So, I've been on my pole journey for about a year and a half, and finally, after much planning and plotting. I was finally able to get a pole. One of the major hold ups, besides the cost, was the fact that I live in a 600 sq ft apartment that is narrow. I was concerned that if I got a pole, I wouldn't be able to do any tricks on it without hitting something ( I have a lot of junk ). Thankfully, that is not the case. While I won't be able to do wild spins, I can do most of the trick and treats that I need to.

The pole that I purchased is the X-Pole Chrome 45mm pole. Because I have super duper high ceilings, I had to buy an extra extension piece, which brings my pole height to 10ft. So far, everything is going really great. I am able to climb the pole with no issues, and as soon as my muscles heal from the four classes I took this week, I'll test out the spin function.

Here's me trying out my new pole by working on a new skill I learned, the "Vortex" into a one leg pole stand:

I thankfully was able to buy my pole at a local studio near by, which enabled me to get to know what I was working with before buying. I paid $340 for my pole, plus $30 for the extension piece. I researched other pole options, such as MegaBrand that is a bit cheaper at $120, but after looking at different reviews, I found that it was best to go with X-pole. Installation was pretty easy once I was able to get the part, and only took about 30 minutes. The hardest part was trying to center the pole so it wasn't leaning. My next task is to get a crash mat so that I can start working my level three tricks. Hopefully, now that I have my pole, I can focus on cleaning up some skills and building my strength so I can hit the competition circuit!

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Happy Poling!