Remember, they are never a substitute for developing the strength to grip with your own bare hands and you should dance without them as much as you can. Marion here! I am so pleased to report that thus far things have been great. My whole family loves the pole. Every uses it as a fitness tool. I bought it because I have wanted one for years and because it will help me with my grips and upper body strength. I train Bazillian Jiu jitsu. It is so secure.
I installed it with the help of my guy. I am so so pleased. I researched for a long time. Thank you girl! If you are on the fence… Hop off! Just do it!
One life. Make the rest of your years the best of your years. Watching how to install the dance pole of your choice can also help you decide which pole to choose and whether or not paying extra for a pole that is easier to install or take down is right for you.
This is especially important to do if you plan to take your pole down every day. Dance Save. Get Details. The section below titles brand name poles versus no brand dance poles will go into detail on this topic If you are on a tight budget, the removable and spinning Pro Quality Dance Pole is a high quality safe alternative to name brand poles. Here are some great reference to help you: Worried about popcorn ceilings? Powder Coated Dance Poles in black and pink. Brass Dance Poles — polished, solid brass tubing, enhanced grip.
Titanium Gold — electronically coated to enhance grip. Stainless Steel Dance Poles — polished, best for those with sensitive skin and allergies. Those extra sizes are: 40mm dance poles 1. This is the standard size used in stripper clubs. Odd sizes: 48mm dance poles and 53mm dance poles are silicone dance poles. Pin It on Pinterest. Are you thinking about starting pole fitness at home? Perhaps you take pole classes but you're ready to go that step further to work on your pole goals? Whatever the reason, you've come to the right place to help you decide which type of pole is the right one for you!
That's why I've created this ultimate guide to buying a pole, to take you by the hand and lead you to your perfect pole. The first thing you'll be wondering if you're new to pole shopping is who are the big brands? Who can I trust with my safety as I perform my gravity defying feats of strength? There are many great brands of dance and fitness pole available but the main five that I would personally trust are:.
I'll be going through the details of the width and style of pole from some of these great brands with you along the way, along with the pros and cons of the different materials step by step! While this will be one of the most expensive investments you make in your pole journey it will be worth it in the long run, both for your safety and the lasting quality of the pole you buy.
I'll also be covering all of the due diligence checks you should be performing before you even think about installing your pole, just incase you do take a chance on a cheaper pole. You might be feeling a bit confused about which type of pole to choose which is completely normal at this point. If you are just starting out it's often recommended that you try a static not spinning 50mm chrome pole. While it's great to start with those in a studio where you can change poles as you level up, it's not so great when you have to sell it on and get a new one to advance.
Static poles like the X-Pole Sport are just that, completely stationary and do not spin, whereas a spinning pole like the X-Pole X-Pert will give you both static and spinning functions. Many people also move on to 45mm poles as they progress, so this size might be a better starting point. The slippiest of all the materials that you could choose for your pole, stainless steel is great for sensitive skin.
Anyone with a nickel allergy will benefit from having a stainless steel pole as the allergy is often triggered by chrome poles. It's also weather resistant so if the only place you have space for your pole is outdoors then this could be a good choice for you. As I said earlier chrome is the chosen material for most competition poles and it's also the most popular choice in the pole community. It gives a regular grip and can be considered quite slippy by some, so perhaps this isn't the one for you if you never want to compete.
These poles are made of solid polished brass and have a high grip. The favourite and most common choice for people who struggle with grip. These poles are not solid gold. Electronically coated these poles have still more grip than the brass although for studio use the coating seems to wear off quite quickly. Powder coated poles are great for sensitive skin and provide maximum grip. What was perhaps the only down side is that it felt quite slippy on my hands in a handspring scenario — but that could just be me.
Silicone poles are similar to a Chinese pole which means they have maximum grip and it's recommended that you use them fully clothed. The silicone coating is not a sleeve, it can't be removed and you should avoid spinning on static mode to avoid those friction burns I was talking about.
With the pole set to its spinning function though, the pole can be used for some beautiful spinning moves with the most grip possible. This pole could be perfect for you if you don't ever want to compete, don't like exposing your skin or if you struggle with grip. Being the most popular company to get your pole, all the features I have just described are from various X-Poles. Most other brands use stainless steel poles as far as I can see apart from Lil' Mynx who also offer a selection of coloured one-piece steel poles that are powder coated.
The two main types of pole for sale at X-Pole are ' Sport ' which is a static only, stationary pole and ' X-Pert ' which has both a spinning function and the option to lock it in static mode with a screw and a hex key.
Lil' Mynx have the regular 'Dance Pole' which is static and a 'Rotator Dance Pole' which can change from spin to static in just a push of a button. RPole currently only have one type of pole on the site which is a freestanding stage style pole and mentions nothing about a spinning function. Platinum Stages have a selection of poles with both spin and static functions which all come in either stainless steel or brass.
Except their Platinum Glow Pole v2. The new and innovative fast Locking system from Lupit Pole really simplifies the experience of swapping between static and spin pole with ease. Spinning pole requires a lot more muscle and it's better to wait until you feel more confident and have built up a bit of strength to try it out. That said, you don't want to be buying a new pole when you want to try out spinning and most if not all spinning poles have a static function too.
If you've started to look at any of these different poles you might have noticed that there are many different thicknesses to choose from. So if you're finding that a little confusing, here's a quick overview of the pros and cons of each size for you to consider;.
The smallest width of pole I have seen. This size is only available via RPole and Platinum Stages and could be great for you if you have super tiny hands.
Probably best for spins this small surface area could cause armpit, thigh and knee holds to be quite uncomfortable. This is the smallest width of X-Pole you will find. It's fantastic for people with small hands but will make things like thigh and armpit holds more painful as you have much less surface area of pole to stick to.
It's ideal for people who find 45mm just a little bit too wide but want to avoid those armpit and thigh ouchies I mentioned earlier. Don't forget though, RPole only offer a freestanding stage style pole in stainless steel so if you're looking for a 42mm removable pole you should check out Lupit Pole. This is because it is a 40mm pole which increases in size to 48mm with the silicone coating. This is the original pole size and mostly suited to people learning thigh and armpit holds or any other manner of ouchy areas.
With the 50mm feeling so wide on the hands I can't imagine this one being comfortable but it's also not ideal for spinning due to its coating anyway. Perhaps the increased grip on this pole makes up for the wider size. If you have any experience with this size pole do let me know in the comments!
This is the best idea for your first dance pole due to their safety and ease of use. This type of portable dance pole is held in place by pressure between the ceiling and the floor. Usually positioned directly beneath a joist beam , they require no ladders, drills or screws and cause minimal damage. You can also take it down very easily and move it to a different location without any hassle. A permanent ceiling mount requires drilling, so it will cause some damage to your ceiling, unlike a pressure-fit pole.
A freestanding pole is a good option if you want to use your pole outdoors. Links open in a new tab. We have even used pieces of scaffolding cemented into the concrete before, but specialist pole stages are available. These freestanding dance poles use a large and heavy round base and the top of the pole is completely detached. So, in order to avoid repeating myself, check out these guides all open in a new tab if you need more information about different pole types:.
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Read our Privacy Policy. In my studio I have 45mm chrome xpert poles, and I use a 45mm chrome xstage lite for outdoor events. The Sport Poles are very similar, but without the spin feature. Even if you only work with static poles for now, chances are you'll want to spin eventually, so I recommend spending the extra money up front to have both features. First time pole buyers often contact me about stage poles, because they sound portable, or because they worry an X-Pert will damage their ceiling.
Properly installed X-Pert poles will not damage your ceiling, are lightweight and portable, and can be set up by one person in 10 minutes. Even the Lite version of the X-Stage weighs over lbs, comes in 4 large carry cases, can be tough to assemble on your own, and despite being completely safe, feels wobbly.
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