Removable Dance Pole Safety Tips

By Susan Peach

If you're thinking of buying a home dance pole and want the safest possible installation without having to buy a permanent pole, a removable dance pole is an excellent choice. The ceiling mount that defines this type of pole ensures a much more secure installation than a friction pad.

Below are some examples of different ceiling mounts used by different brands of removable dance poles, so you can see how they work.

Lil Mynx standard ceiling mount

Lil Mynx vaulted ceiling mount

X-Pole home ceiling mount for static or rotating poles

The reason that a ceiling mount increases safety is that the pole fits over a mount that has a small protrusion. This means that the top of the pole is held in place by something other than friction.

Due to this extra security, the pole is much less likely to come down if the base of the pole shifts, as the top of the pole will continue to be held in place

Because of the ceiling mount that holds the top of the pole in place, a removable pole is generally considered safer than any of the friction fit models.

However, as with all dance poles, it's wise to familiarize yourself with the safety information specific to your particular model before installing and using it.

3 Steps To Removable Dance Pole Safety

Here's what you need to know to stay safe if you're thinking of buying a removable dance pole.

• As noted above, removable dance poles are installed by way of a ceiling mount that must be properly installed into a ceiling joist. The top of the pole then slides over this mount when you want to put it up, and easily pulls off again when you want to remove it.
  
  In order to function properly (ie, safely), it's important that the ceiling mount is installed correctly. You'll need to not only find a ceiling joist, but ensure that the mount is installed securely in the center of the joist so that it doesn't work its way loose.
  
  Typically, you'll leave this mount in place when you take your pole down. However, you should check the screws that hold it in place from time to time. While unlikely, they can loosen over time, reducing the safety of your pole.

• Like friction fit models, removable dance poles usually require some degree of tightening once they've been installed. Otherwise, the base of the pole can shift out of plumb, creating an unsafe situation.




• Be sure to tighten your pole sufficiently so the base doesn't move. However, it's also important not to over-tighten it, as this can create excessive wear on the plastic parts of your mounting hardware, as well as internal mechanisms.

• And finally, always make sure you understand and follow the manufacturer's instructions to the letter so that you don't compromise your safety through an incorrect installation.

Remember, for maximum safety always treat your equipment with the respect it deserves, no matter which type or brand of pole you choose.

By using common sense and following a few specific dance pole safety guidelines, you'll find that a removable dance pole ranks very high on the safety scale.

X-Pole is one of the world's leading dance pole brands, carrying a wide variety of both pole and aerial equipment. Their portable dance pole can be installed over a permanent ceiling mount, converting it into a semi-permanent, or removable, dance pole. This type of installation is very stable and offers greater safety than a friction mounted pole.

XPoles ship worldwide, though if you're in Canada, the USA or Mexico you'll need to order from the XPole US website. All other countries are serviced by the XPole UK website.

Lil Mynx makes a very high quality removable dance pole, and they produced the first home dance pole to use a permanent ceiling mount to create an easily removable but very sturdy and safe dance pole. This very reputable brand has been around for more than 20 years, and ships worldwide from their online store.

Removable Dance Pole Safety Recap

• Make sure you understand how to install the ceiling mount correctly

• Check the mounting hardware regularly for any signs of wear, and replace if necessary. All dance pole manufacturers sell replacement parts at a reasonable price, so you may want to purcahse an extra set of mounting hardware at the time you buy your pole. That way you'll have it on hand if/when its needed.

• Tighten your pole after installation, but only as much as is needed to keep it safely in place; over-tightening can damage the mounting hardware and/or the internal mechanism

• Understand and follow the manufacturer's instructions carefully, and contact customer support where you purchased your pole, if in doubt about correct installation.

Thinking of buying a removable dance pole? Be sure to check out this dance pole reviews page for detailed information on your options

Susan Peach is an early pioneer in pole dance fitness and the voice behind Your Pole Pal, a long-running resource for the pole community. She taught dance & fitness for nearly 30 years, leading hundreds of classes and working with thousands of students aged 6 to 80+, and created original programs when formal training did not yet exist. She also produced one of the first pole fitness DVD series, along with instructor training and Latin dance fitness programs. Today, she writes and builds Your Pole Pal, still with a soft spot for Latin dance music.

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