is this pole worth the money!? can i eventually do advanced tricks, without the feat of getting hurt?
1585919
I like the pole..... It did come off once, I don't know if it had settled cuz I hadn't been on it for awhile. I am a little overweight so it doesn't help. I say to myself that I would play on it more once I lose weight, but I haven't lost enough to be able to hold myself up. I do hurt myself a lot and get pretty sore afterwards. but with lots of practice you could definitely learn some cool tricks to impress your friends or significant other!
1585920
If you have proper surfaces (ceilings & Floors) then it's great!! Otherwise, im not sure how sturdy it will be
1585921
yes it is worth the money. The pole takes allot of upper body streath so it takes alot of work. dont expect to get it and just be able to do what you see on tv it takes alot of physical work and practice. If you are not ready for that dont waste your money. I love mine
1585922
Hi! I bought it for my cousin. She never got hurt, and she is all about the tricks.
1585923
I wouldn't get this if I were you it came w the wrong instructions and many parts it was very hard to set up and it fell a couple of times
1585924
The setup is a bit confusing. But if you watch the video, and take your time, it sets up really well. I've never had an issue with it falling. Sometimes you might have to tighten the pieces. I have been able to do advanced tricks on it without issue. Since it's chrome and not brass, its extra slippery. I use a product called dry hands to make it more sticky. At one point, the little screws at the base wore out and my pole would not lock into static mode. I thought I would have to buy a new one since it was always spinning and I couldn't practice. I took the screws to home depot and they gave me exact replacements. Now my pole is static again and the screws cost about $3. Once I figured everything out, I was really happy with my purchase.
1585925
Hell yeah! I love my pole! It's the correct diameter and spins perfectly. Just make sure you put it on a stud and use a level. If it (or any pole) isn't perfectly vertical, it won't spin right.
340409
No it cant I nearly snapped in three when my 210 dad got on it. it bent so middle was about 1/2" from the ground. go to a skate shop get a bamboo board my new globe one even hold my dad up with the greatest of ease
1266357
No, spend the money and get a quality board. This board snapped inhalf while my daughter was riding down a hill. She ws not trying to do crazy stuff with the board as it is a long board used for cruising. The board broke all the way across the back screws.
1577328
Actually it is. Since the rope was built for speed and its very lightweight I think you can do singles or double unders without a problem. Don't settle for just one trick, I'd recomend you try at least a few tricks because you would probably get bored doing the same thing even though you'll get better each time.
787047
It'll be challenged. My pole eventually failed at the bottom, due to water exposure combined with the weight of a large feeder. I cut it down and reinstalled, and seems to be fine now. It also pulls the pole over in the dirt; it's like a constant Leaning Tower of Pisa.
2098148
We paid to have is assembled befor shipping, the pole is tricky, but works. Good luck
203402
I'm gonna have to say no because its really hard to balance in the first place but if you could track it down somewhere cheaper id say give it a try if you have the patience to practice for weeks. But if your looking for something for rough ground go with a atom 80x mountain board
183637
if you think the most activities you use are underwater, is preferable invest in a waterproof pole. in this case i used this pole once underwater (sea) and then was difficult extend it for using outdoor... it was hard (extend it) , and i guess the water make that effect in metal things.another fact, this pole don't is shaked too much.. i think is stable but as i repeat, for using outdoor
19045
Well, I used the pole as a totem for a festival, and hoisted a 2-3 pound stuffed animal for 5 days. It held up fine with constant shaking and molestation from other totems around. Almost a year later and it still functions the same. Can't speak for its max weight though
2241625
Nothing against these poles but when I used them and would put >50% of my body weight on them, the clamps wouldn't really hold and would start to slide a bit. Climbing something with that much elevation I personally wouldn't trust these poles on the way down. I would highly recommend something with flip lock or any other more solid locking systems instead of just the twist-on ones. A little band of rubber 3 plastic flanges is not a lot to put your life on if you take a tumble. If you can't spring the money for the more securely locking poles, consider renting them from an outfitter.
376155
This is a great, sturdy pole. It seems heavier that 1.5 pounds though. Compared to the typical cheap pole, this is probably twice as sturdy. If it was much heavier, you would get tired using it.
296729
I would build a concrete form (wooden box ) to bring the concrete base for the pole up to the level you need. It would be a good idea to put in a few pieces of rebar to ensure strength.
1455168
Judging by the sturdy construction I would say you will be fine...also taking into consideration the angle of your exercise your full body weight will not be applied. If you have never done these before go slowly outward but beyond your physical strength. It won't take long to figure what your limit is. Be safe and enjoy
2102632
I didn't own mine long enough to give a qualified answer, but any sectional poles (I use an ultra-light one for spin-casting) aren't really going to be well geared for really large fish. I picked this up to throw in the back of the truck as a basic utility rod to use on whims rather than specific fishing trips. I accidentally broke the tip off pulling it out of the car. I only broke about an inch off and picked up a new tip at Cabela's and glued it on and it was no worse for wear. I emailed the company to see if they could send me an extra tip or two and said I was more than happy to pay for it as I'm infamous for bonehead moves like that. They sent me an apologetic letter saying that they don't have separate parts but would see what they could do. A few days later a whole rod kit (two piece instead of a take down) showed up in the mail! A few weeks later my dad stumbled on a more expensive orvis take-down with a smaller tube case, so I sent the Crystal River take-down to a friend of mine in Ukraine who said she had never tried fly casting before and the smaller rod was cheaper to ship than a 2 piece. (it still cost me over $50 to ship, but she enjoyed the gift)
756549
It's worth the cost if you actually use it everyday and commit to stretching. I made progress then became less committed and started back again. I have a friend that uses it daily and he is extremely flexible. He was already more flexible than me, but he pushes himself and actually does use it.
1577326
Actually it is. Since the rope was built for speed and its very lightweightI think you can do singles or double unders without a problem.Don't settle for just one trick, I'd recomend you try at least a few tricks because you would probably get bored doing the same thing even though you'll get better each time.
1823724
I tried to buy one extra pole after purchasing the 20-18 and found that if you buy the pole individually it is more expensive than buying the whole package kit. If you do get the extra pole you will find that using 4 poles will be hard to use due to the flexibility and length which will make it uncontrollable and almost impossible to use at a vertical angle. Also, Frankie is right with 4 poles it would bow like a fishing pole.