Choosing the right pole for pole dancing - best brands, pole types and finishes, grip factors

[@MoreThanFuel]

I have to chime in about ceiling requirements. You do not need a “concrete ceiling” in order to safely install a pole at home. You simply need to buy a stud finder and be sure to install the pole underneath a beam in your ceiling for support.

[@christinegentrynelson]

Hi all, I just thought I'd add a quick comment regarding customer service experience with X Pole. I just emailed them with some pre-purchasing questions about the type of pole, mount (pressure vs. screw-in type), and even though their initial email said they have a high volumne of emails to respond to, Roxanne got back to me 2 days later! With the most detailed and thoughtful, complete response to every single question! So I for one can vouch that even though they may have suffered a bit through the worst of covid, they're definitely on point now! Very excited and about to purchase my first ever pole! Woot!

[@ThePoleDancer]

Thanks for sharing your experience!

[@jemmamills]

I had great customer support from lupit pole and it is well made, but honestly the powder coated pole I got from them seems marginally more slippery than the chrome stage pole I have from x-pole, and more slippery than the chrome studio poles I use. I have also used a powder coated x pole in a studio and I think it was quite a lot grippier. I know that the ones which have been more used can be grippier from the wear but I got my two both from new and I got the lupit first and have been using it for a couple of years. In general I think maybe I have oily hands, perhaps in combination with sweaty hands, so maybe it does depend on your skin. People talk a lot about sweaty hands or dry hands but I havent heard people mention much about if oily skin is a contributing and separate factor which I would imagine it must be.
just thought I would share my experience in case it helps someone

[@ThePoleDancer]

Thanks for sharing your experience with Lupit's powder coated pole. And for bringing up the "oily skin" type. You're right, I haven't heard much about it. The grip must be a struggle, and I'm surprised you find powder coated pole more slippery than chrome. I'll definitely keep an eye out for the oily skin issue.

[@ForeverMayClay]

Thank you for the info! I just bought my first pole from Lupit using your code. I’m very excited for it to come! Thank you!

[@austinswart5329]

Awesome video! I have Xpole and I have also noticed that the spin quality isn't 100% up to par from what I've seen in videos such as yours. I will definitely be investing in lupipole in the future

[@patriciasiarra1032]

I thought I was doing something with my xpole - as the cycles I get out of it, barely allows me to finish a combo with more than 2/3 transitions - it started becoming so frustrating so I’ve now ordered the G2 stainless steel it hasn’t arrived yet but I’m really hoping for the best 🙏🤞

[@Love_goddess_333]

This was very helpful! Thank you!

[@chezaliee]

Your video was so helpful thank you! And your dancing is amazing. New subscriber and follower on IG. Can't wait to get into pole dancing!

[@BLONDIANN94]

I purchased a brass pole from x-pole, I sweat a lot, my skin is extra oily, and my school’s chrome poles are terrible during summer, even when the air conditioning works, hence my choice. But brass seems even worse. I heard cause I need to break it in, and it’s been over a month, and I try to do at least something every other day, until I’m crying in frustration, even if I clean it, dry my hands, use magnesium and hand glue, nothing helps, after 5 secs on it I am sliding down, cause it’s wet and not grippy, even if I’m not really sweaty. It is so frustrating, I feel like suddenly I am a pole beginner all over again, cause it’s so hard to do even basic climbs. Now I just use it mostly to work out and for stretching, which is already difficult, cause I really don’t know what to do, and it’s been a month already. I tried to even use a hair-dryer on it to warm it up. But it doesn’t help at all. I have to stop after 5-10 sec to re-apply alcohol and magnesium, I’m wasting so much product and nothing works, I also clean it with brass cleaner once a week. Please someone tell me that it’s normal and it will get better, and it happened to you. Cause now even basic simple moves for me require so much more strength to resist the slipperiness. I didn’t have an experience of some other people of skin burns cause it’s the opposite, I can’t grip it safely. It feels like I’m gonna drop, the diameter is 45mm like in my school.

[@ThePoleDancer]

You’re right. I haven’t tried brass poles from X-Pole yet, but brass usually works better for those who sweat a lot.
Brass does absorb humidity, but I’m not quite sure if it works the same with extra oily skin.
Have you ever trained on a pole where you were like “wow, I’m having extra good grip”?
And about “breaking brass poles in”: it’s generally a thing but it takes a long time and maybe this is not even going to solve your problem.
If your pole gets wet quickly, have you tried anti-perspirants for your hands (like Dry Hands) or for your body (like iTac)?

[@adelinecarol]

@@ThePoleDancer What is the correct way to clean a brass pole? Can Brasso be used?

[@ThePoleDancer]

@@adelinecarol I actually don‘t know the exact names of the brass cleaning products. I‘d ask the pole manufacturer. I cleaned the brass poles in a studio ones and it was quite a work, luckily you don’t do it too often. During the training you use regular alcohol, only once every few weeks you should do it with the special brass cleaning product.

[@mikaylahenderson1025]

Did you choose stainless steel or chrome for your home pole?

[@ThePoleDancer]

I chose stainless steel

[@baroozles]

Can you do a video for those of us who can’t do spins or lifts yet?

[@Culloth]

Hi! Very educational and helpful video, thank you! 😊🙏
Have a few questions though 😉
1.How would you compare the installation of the Lupit and Xpole? Are they similarly easy to install by a single person?
2. Since I do have a motion sickness and find the spinning pole really hard to get used to, would you think that Xpole might be better for my basic home training?
3. Did Lupit say when do they plan to release the new poles? I am planning to buy one really soon, but waiting 3-6 months for the new one-click mechanism is a bit too long for me at this point 😉
Thank you soooo much for this video!

[@ThePoleDancer]

Hi! Sure, let me answer your questions:
1. Yes, the installation of both Lupit and X-Pole home poles is similarly easy. Both can be installed by a single person.
2. There are indeed many factors for how loose a pole spins. No guarantee that X-pole is easier to spin on, because it may be a bit more tight (which isn't a guarantee either). I won't make the decision based on this. I recommend to "micro-dose" your spinning practice - a bit of spinning (even if it's just 3-5min) in every training session. Consistency is important for the body to build tolerance. Also, there are techniques for creating less momentum and for slowing down on the spin pole. Oh, and have you tried ginger drops?
3.For this video I asked Lupit Pole for an official statement regarding the quick lock and they replied: "We have our prototype in the testing phase and plan to launch the pole in the first trimester of this year." However, I'm not sure if this is a guarantee. I have the impression that new products often take time and have delays. But if you're not using spinning that often, is a quick lock really important for you? It would be extra expenses for sure.

[@Culloth]

@@ThePoleDancer thank you!
I am trying to microdose my training and build tolerance, but it is going really slow, especially now with the lockdown. I'll try ginger drops for sure!
Since I am stubborn and want to learn new things, I want to have a spin option for home as well, and in my head it seemed easier not to go on the floor and screw those bolts every 5min when I feel dizzy and wish to switch on static until I feel better. Also, I don't like the idea of potentially losing the key to lock/unlock.

[@ThePoleDancer]

@@Culloth I understand. This makes sense.

[@meemeeciicii]

I use fit2flaunt and I love it however I with the bottom base was a littleeeee but smaller

[@Brittny33]

I currently have that one and mine doesn’t spin well. And it’s such a hassle with all the screws and stuff.

[@healthytoni1866]

I just ordered mine, thanks for the information and code!

[@franzabananza]

Omg no wonder. I got a pole from a good place but it keeps sliding so I took it down. And I have a plaster ceiling. Ugh. Looks like I'll have to get a stage pole in the future

[@iloveanesthesia]

Thank you for the info!

[@xox_diana]

I have a chrome 45mm X-Pole and I find it sooo slippery! I constantly need to apply Dry Hands onto the pole itself to help me grip. It's so weird because the poles at my studio are also chrome 45mm X-Poles but I rarely need Dry Hands (only in the summer or towards the end of my training). Do you have any idea why that is? And is there any product other than Dry Hands you would recommend? I've heard about iTac but never tried it. Thanks for your help!!

[@ThePoleDancer]

The poles in your studio are most likely more used, and therefore more grippy. Usually home poles have an extra protective layer that is more slippery. It takes time until it wears off. I've never tried iTac, but have also heard good things about it. I don't have more recommendations because I haven't tried much grip aid.

[@xox_diana]

@@ThePoleDancer thank you ☺️

[@OneMinuteHappiness]

@@xox_diana iTAC is very very sticky. While this is necessary when you are working on new tricks, be mindful that the substance is hard to get off your skin and the pole. Particularly if you put it on the pole it will take a while to clean/rub the product off.

[@xox_diana]

@@OneMinuteHappiness ohh okay! i just got my first pair of sticky leggings and I think I’m just going to train in those when I feel particularly slippery, iTac sounds like too much of a hassle! but thanks replying!

[@janiandres8765]

I hate my iTac so I just ordered dry hands. The iTac leaves a horrible residue on my hands and on my pole. It also has a bad smell so hopefully the dry hands works better. I ordered a chrome x pole and I'm waiting on it. I wanted the powder coated but who knows when they will be back in stock.

[@wenmoves]

So helpful. Is your pole at home chrome or stainless steel ?

[@wenmoves]

Do any of your videos explain how to slow down a fast spinning pole?

[@ThePoleDancer]

I have a master course called Spinning Pole Demystified. This sneak peek into the course explains the main technique of using the hips to slow down. instagram.com/p/CMPqhnEsCx3/

[@gracepan1424]

Just bought one from Prior Fitness, was considering Lupit, but shipping to Canada is about 100 dollars😭😭😭😭 on Amazon. Wish I bought the pole one week later after watching this😭😭😭😭.

[@ThePoleDancer]

Ohh What a bummer! I haven't heard of Prior Fitness before. Let us know how you like it. If it's not good, you could return it (especially if it's from Amazon) and get a better one.

[@gracepan1424]

@@ThePoleDancer Sounds good! The reviews of the pole seems to be good, so hopefully it works! I was debating on the Lupit pole, the shipping is much slower as well....😞 I’m buying my first home pole, as the studios are closed due to the virus and don’t know when will reopen. I’ll let you know after putting it up (delivery should be today and planing on making it happen this week), and how it goes.

[@eleonorruthtempongko1857]

Hi, does the studio quick lock system included in the package that you bought or did you buy it separately ? thank you!

[@ThePoleDancer]

Hi! When you purchase a pole on LupitPole, you can choose between standard and quick lock.

[@splash4891]

very helpful thank you

[@leak404]

Thank you so much ! Your video helped me a lot ! You give good advices and you are precise ! I could also use your code !!!

[@ThePoleDancer]

Thank YOU!

[@mariareyna9183]

Hi! Did you mention what finish your Lupit Studio pole is? Is it Stainless steel? Thank you!

[@ThePoleDancer]

Yes, it‘s stainless steel

[@mariareyna9183]

@@ThePoleDancer Thank you!! and for your video too :)

[@annarenzel1252]

This video was so helpful, thank you!! I want to buy a pole for home, but I‘m scared it will damage my floor, since it uses so much pressure. Does anyone know anything about it? Any help is appreciated ☺️

[@ThePoleDancer]

Shouldn’t leave any marks. What material is your floor?

[@annarenzel1252]

@@ThePoleDancer thanks so much already for your fast reply 🫶🏻 I‘m moving into a new apartment soon and I‘m not sure about the floor. It might be either a wooden or laminate/fake wood floor. But I heard that the lupit pole‘s bottom disc has a rubber material? Thanks for your help!

[@ThePoleDancer]

@@annarenzel1252 Exactly! Rubber or silicone. That‘s why it doesn‘t damage the floor

[@promophobe69]

Hi, From the UK here.
Where I live, at least, the lupit poles are about twice the price of the X-poles and stages, are they twice as good or better?

[@anastasiajarrell9006]

Does anyone know what the current shipping times are for lupit pole?

[@user-ro7lk6ty2c]

Very informative video! I'm planning on buying my own pole in the summer, is your code going to be available still?

[@ThePoleDancer]

I think so. It’s not time limited.

[@moodybassist]

what I need to know is how to keep mine from falling over, I tried to drill it into a metal stud in the ceiling and that did not work 😬

[@ThePoleDancer]

Ohh Falling over is a NO-GO. This is more typical for the cheaper poles. Which brand is it?

[@Face_Reality]

@@ThePoleDancer whatever, girl bye. The expensive ones do that, too.

[@sputniksweetheart5187]

@@Face_Reality .....do they ?

[@MichelleReneeMusic]

Thank you so much!
I am wanting to get the freestanding lupit pole. I need as much space as possible for storage, but also want to be certain it's super sturdy.
Are the short legs very stable?
Thank you again!

[@ThePoleDancer]

Hi! I’m not sure if I’ve ever tried the short legs stage poles yet. Sorry!

[@MichelleReneeMusic]

@@ThePoleDancer no problem 💗 I went with long legs, as a precaution, so I could work into more complex motions without having to worry about it.
I appreciate your feedback. 🙏

[@monicamarotto6337]

I have a question about titanium gold finish and beginners. Is this a decent alternative for someone who wants to avoid nickel, and doesnt have access to stainless steel options to purchase at this time?

[@ThePoleDancer]

Hi Monica! I honestly don‘t know. I know that titanium gold provides a great grip (more than chrome, less than brass). But I don‘t know if it‘s safe for allergies. Have you google searched for reviews of pole dancers on this subject? I remember that the forum of Studio Veena had many discussions about pole finishes.

[@lisaniederschick7811]

Hello! Thanks for the video! It helped a lot!
I want to buy the home pole G2 stainless steel and have a question regarding the security and stability.
Our ceiling in the cellar is made out of concrete. But I also have a wooden substructure under the parquet floor.
Are there going to be any problems because of the substructure?
Do you have any recommendation?
Would it be better to clamp an additional wooden plate, protective mat, etc. under the pole to distribute the pressure/forces?
Information about me:
Weight: 60-65kg
Height: 162cm
Thank you in advance!

[@ThePoleDancer]

Hi Lisa! I’m not entirely sure, but here‘s my guess. I‘ve never heard about any floor damages from the pole before. Just like you can walk and put heavy furniture on it, it should also be able to stand out the load of your body weight together with the pole.
There‘s probably no gap between the parquet, wooden substructure and the concrete floor, so it should be fine. I‘m just wondering how tense and endurable the substructure is. Hmm
Are you German-speaking? There‘s a facebook group called „Poledance Deutschland“ and the people there are very helpful regarding installation and technical questions. You could also contact Lupit‘s sales or customer service to be sure.
Please share your insights here, when you find it out. Might be helpful to someone else.

[@korbezzola]

Hi, I just got my lupit pole 45mm with chrome finish with quick lock system, costume made for my high ceeling. And I find it very weir that this chrome lupit pole is more slippery than my stainless pole. ( I have tried chrome x-poles before and they were perfect for my skin). In the video the chrome pole that you show is it lupit or x pole? Have you tried lupit chrome pole? is it as shiny as in the one in the video or not? because my chrome lupit looks like and feels like a stainless, and I have dry hands and very slippery for me not shiny at all, thank you for your help :)

[@ThePoleDancer]

Hi! The chrome pole in the video is x-pole. I just got a new chrome pole from Lupit Pole. It is also shiny and looks like X-Pole. I assembled it just to check if all is good and dismounted it again, because I' traveling. I haven't trained on it yet, but my first impression is that the grip is very similar to x-pole. Maybe even better than when my X-Pole was new. I'll use it in February and then I can report back. If it looks shiny, it must be chrome. It's weird that it feels more slippery than stainless steel. Maybe the chrome poles you've tried in the past were used and the grip was already "broken in", while Lupit is new? Have you cleaned it well? Generally, there are differences between poles of the same material but of different brands.

[@cesargonzales1194]

@The Pole Dancer I want a pole that can be switched from static to spinning My hands and feet sweat way too much I’ve used dry hands and all sorts of other products but my hands &feet are just too sweaty I do have a silicone pole and as soon as I grab onto it my hands aren’t going anywhere the only thing is that I also want to be able to have freedom of rotation around the pole so should I get a brass pole?

[@ThePoleDancer]

A brass pole could be a good option, but you can’t know for sure without testing it

[@Maliyahwp]

What about the xpole gold vs brass??

[@ThePoleDancer]

I‘ve tried X-Pole‘s Titanium Gold twice and I‘d say it‘s sticker than chrome and less sticky than brass

[@princesspurpleforce96]

I love pole dance.

[@yourmom-pn1jh]

Is an 109£ xpole hood should I buy it?

[@ThePoleDancer]

Hey, I just checked. The pole available on the X-Pole website at that price is a static-only pole.
Static-only is okay, it's better than nothing. However, I really recommend investing a little more and getting a pole that has both a static and a spinning mode. That way, you can switch whenever you feel like it.
If you have already tried spinning a few times and you absolutely hate it (and don't want to do it again), then go for the static pole.
Lastly, make sure to purchase your X-Pole from a verified seller or even better - the X-Pole website.
Hope this helps!

[@sushitalks6045]

Hi lovely just wondering what size ur lupid pole is ? Xx

[@ThePoleDancer]

45mm

[@NoneOfYourBusinessDuude]

I have a very specific question and hope someone has an answer. So I have short hands (about 16cm) and I sometimes struggle with the 45mm at the studio. So I'm thinking of buying a 40mm Pole but I'm not sure that my legs will like that :') do you guys have any suggestions? Sadly I can't try one bc they don't have that diameter there.

[@ThePoleDancer]

I’ve noticed (with students) that the struggle of not being able to properly grip with the hands is much bigger than having a bit of harder time with the leg grip due to the smaller diameter. Some don’t even have that leg grip problem. But I’d love to hear more from polers with small hands who have switched to 40mm.

[@anitachiu625]

I have been using 40 mm but one day I went to a new studio and did quite badly (and then realised it was because the pole there was 45 mm). I would say that my hand can tell the difference much more than my legs. But the problem is that if the studios you go are all using 45 mm, you might as well buy a 45 mm pole?

[@ThePoleDancer]

I think Lupit Pole has 45mm and 42mm, no 40mm. Maybe 42mm is a good midway. I‘ve tried 42mm and it does make a big difference.

[@TheYogina]

I've had a lupit powdered coated pole for over a year and there is no way in good conscience that I would recommend them to anyone unless I hated them. Extremely slippery and never ever seems to break in regardless of all sorts of grip aids and other useless advice. Very inconsistent in regards to slip factor. Also their customer service isn't that good either.

[@ThePoleDancer]

That's interesting. It's the opposite experience that I've had with powder coated poles regarding slip factor in general (no matter the brand). People usually get them because they're more sticky than other materials. Have you tried any other pole materials?

[@spyce1102]

RIP XPole. Lupit Pole spins as fast as a fidget Spinner 😅

[@Soshi701]

Expensive

[@AnnaArs09]

Weird - I feel that my grip is better when I am cold and my hands are cold.

[@ThePoleDancer]

Lol What finish has your pole? What‘s your country? Do you have sweaty hands and body?

[@AnnaArs09]

@@ThePoleDancer It's chrome. I live in Estonia (north). I'm not that sweaty. I think)

[@ThePoleDancer]

@@AnnaArs09 That‘s really interesting! It’s rare, based on my own experience. I‘d make a wild guess that you have a naturally grippy skin. And that extra skin moisture that comes through warmth is a bit too much and makes you slide. Brass „absorbs“ moisture very well, chrome not that much. The hands get more moist than the body. That‘s why washing the hands with cold water improves the grip.

[@AnnaArs09]

@@ThePoleDancer Interesting. I will test this theory today )