Buying a Pole for Home Use

What material should I choose?

There are several different materials available for poles.  The most common in Canada are Brass and Chrome.  Stainless Steel and Powder Coated are slightly less common but have been gaining in popularity in recent years. Other finishes that you can find home poles in are Titanium Gold (electronically coated finish exclusive to X-pole) and silicone.

Chrome -  Standard grip.  Industry standard for competitions and showcases.  Students who are used to brass will generally find chrome "slippery" but will eventually get used to it.  People with contact allergies to metals such as nickel may react to chrome depending on length of exposure and severity of allergy.

Brass - High grip.  Common in studios (in Canada).  More expensive.

Titanium Gold - Exclusive to X-pole. Electronically coated to enhance grip to somewhere between chrome and brass.  Aesthetically looks more like brass (yellow/gold colour).  Mid-priced.  Coating will eventually wear off with extensive use to reveal chrome beneath.

Stainless Steel - Grip similar to chrome.  Best for sensitive skin.  Will not tarnish in humid climates.

Powder Coated - Painted surface similar to automotive paint or the paint on playground play structures.  Also better for sensitive skin or those with metal allergies.  Very high grip (could be too much for students learning spins on static poles).

Silicone covered - Maximum grip/cannot spin on static mode or slide down.  Can be gripped while wearing clothing.  Similar to Chinese Pole.
 

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What size/circumference should I choose?

Poles can be purchased in different diameters.  45mm is the industry standard now, used for most competitions and showcases, especially in North America.  Standards in studios will vary regionally.  Thicker poles (48-50mm) will be more challenging for students when learning spins and tricks requiring hand grip, however they may make sitting and tricks that involve hanging from the legs easier/more comfortable.  Skinnier poles (38-40mm) are the opposite.  They are easier to grip with hands for the beginner but may make sitting and leg tricks more painful or harder to learn.  This is why 45 mm seems to have been chosen as the "happy medium" standard for the industry.  Students with larger hands/longer fingers or smaller than average hands, may want to opt for a larger or smaller pole diameter but I recommend sticking to 45mm for most students.  

How much space do I need?

You should be able to swing your body out from your pole without danger of kicking a wall or furniture.  A good rule of thumb is minimum 5.5' from a wall or solid object and at least 7.5' between two poles.  If you are very tall/long limbed, you may want a bit more space.

How much height do I need?

The average residential ceiling height will range from 7.5 - 9&#;. Any shorter than 7.5&#; will make learning challenging as even the most basic spins require the height of an arm extended straight overhead. You can learn and practice with standard 8&#; ceilings, but 9-11&#; is the sweet spot range that allows room for climbing and aerial inversions. Standard X-pole (Xpert, Pro or Sport) and Lupit G2 Home pole basic kits come with extension pieces to allow installation with ceiling heights ranging from 7.5 - 9'.   Additional extensions can be purchased to extend poles up to 12' for brass or 14' for chrome.  Anything higher than this will multi-piece removable poles have too much sway/give and could be dangerous. If you have ceilings that are higher than 14&#;, you will want to purchase a custom, one-piece studio grade pole and should contact your local studio or the manufacturer directly for help before ordering.

Spinning or static?

Most new generation home poles contain bearings which, when "unlocked" or set to spin mode, allow the pole itself to spin in place.  Spin pole is an integral part of competition and showcasing, however it is not usually introduced to students in North America until they are beyond an introductory level. Spin pole, for the most part, is actually more difficult and requires more strength than static pole.  However, investing in a pole that will eventually be able to be used in both static and spin mode is a good idea, even for a beginner, if they think they will eventually want to learn spin pole, so that they won't need to sell and upgrade their pole later, which may cost more in the long run.

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Product Details

Item Description Size UPC Retailer Alumiglass 2.1-3.6 ft / 0.6-1.1 m SEARCH Alumiglass 3.2-5.7 ft / 1.0-1.7 m SEARCH Alumiglass 4.1-7.6 ft / 1.3-2.3 m SEARCH Alumiglass 6.1-11.6 ft / 1.9-3.5 m SEARCH Alumiglass 8-15.4 ft / 2.5-4.7 m SEARCH

*Sizes reflect the industry standard for extension pole lengths. For the most accurate measurement see SIZE in the chart above.
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