LindaLu
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Send me an invite pleasehttps://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif. LindaLuPoledancer@yahoo.com.
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I emailed Platinum stages about this. Their answer was not very helpful, but here is my question and the answer I recerived:
Q: Is there anyone there that may have suggestions for how to create a framework on which to attach poles? A few of us that are opening up studios are finding that all of the ceiling heights in the spaces we are looking at are well above 14 feet. I know that your poles are installed in several of the studios I have been to where they have a drop ceiling with holes cut in for the poles. They have to be attached to something up there. It seems like we are all trying to recreate the wheel. I know this has been done plenty of times, there is just not a good network for us to find out what others have done.
A: Hello Linda,
I will do my best to explain what I have heard other people do with the issues you are having. I don’t think there is one answer and it takes some creativity.
Drop Ceilings – I know some people hire licensed general contractors to build down the ceilings for the pole. Some attach a large piece of wood or metal down to whatever height they need. General contractors might be a BIG help for you if you need to get creative. Some others do cut holes into the drop down and attach to whatever is above it. Sometimes it’s a steel beam, other times ceiling joists.
Attaching Poles – We sell vaulted ceiling adapters for any angled ceiling up to 45 degree angles. Although we do not recommend it as the best way to attach, some people I heard to purchase U bolts to attach poles to the side of beams or joists.
Spinning Poles over 14ft. – Although we do not recommend or sell the poles over 14 feet, many studios purchase Static Stationary Poles with Spinning Kits to convert the poles themselves. Let us know you will be doing this and we will cut the poles to account for the plates and bearings and ship out the pole without the top coupler. You will want to insert a metal conduit to increase the support of the pole and then pound in the top coupler. We usually suggest 2 inch and Stainless Steel for the best results.
Free Standing Poles – Some studios don’t even want to worry about the ceiling so they purchase the free standing poles. Most popular for studios is the Star Stand Alone because it gives you about 6 feet diameter of working stage space and with the extension, it can go up to 9 feet.
Hope this helps. Please let me know if you have any more questions or feel free to give me a call to discuss.
Bests,
Janice Stahler
Director of Operations
http://www.platinumstages.com/
1582 Monrovia Ave
Newport Beach, CA 92663
(949) 574-7133 Phone
(949) 650-1573 Fax
(866) 85-POLES Toll Free
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I have been wondering the same thing. Please let me know if you find an answer. I am looking at 14ft Platinum Stages and every space I have looked at has ceilings way higher than that. The only studio I know of that had higher poles ended up with really warped/bent poles.
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I didn't know we had started. Guess I better get to work!
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I would like more poling friends too! Feel free to add me https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif
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@PoleTender – email sent 🙂
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I have had the DVD's for a long time and have only done each of them once. I have been meaning to "get with the program". This is exactly what I need! Count me in :-).
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@Pippi. Will do. 🙂
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I'm looking for an instructor in Northern Illinois. Definitely create a post that you are looking for a studio and/or an instructor position. Hopefully there will be a studio near you. And, if there is not someone on here in that location, one of us might know of a someone. The forum is a great place to network.
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Pole class ettiquette should definitely be adddressed somewhere. It's actually helpful to new students who have never been to a pole class before to have an idea ahead of time about what is expected of them and what to expect from others.
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I also recommend trying a different chiropractor. It sounds to me like you have a rib out of place. Has the one you are going to adjusted ribs too, or just your spine?
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I <3 shopping. Looking forward to that coupon!
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I have been having this problem myself. My X-pole X-pert was fine over the summer, but now that it is starting to cool off it is super slippery. It feels like there is a layer of condensation on it. I had never heard about warming it up first. Thanks everyone for all of the info.
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Thanks! It sounds just perfect. Do I need to do anything besides pay on your website?
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I want to sign up for the Indy class. Can you give me more information, like what time does it start and end, etc..? I will be driving about 5 hours to get there. I'm wondering how many hotel nights I would need.
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Hi all! What an fantastic weekend. Congratulations to all of the contestants. Everyone was amazing! (Actually, this is my first post ever as I just learned of this site at the competition.)
I did attend Kelly Yvonne's seminar. I enjoyed it very much. She did a great job explaining how a dance routine is a story, how all of the pieces fit together, and how to go about getting them there.
