pole flexing

race911 started this discussion · 4/14/2013

what causes the pole to do this at the mid joint? mine just started out of no where and its bad enough i feel its unsafe to use..help out a newb!

8 replies

Dancing Paws · 4/14/2013
do you mean it bows when you spin on it? If so, that's normal. If it is bowing when set up, it is either too tight, or starting to warp (which can happen.)
race911 · 4/15/2013
yup,right where it screws together its moving when you push on it..creating a nice little spot i see getting pinched in if your in the right spot when it bends back.still safe to use or should i upgrade my pole? thanks for the advice,love this site,everyones been so nice!
chemgoddess1 · 4/15/2013
What kind of pole? There should not be a gap of any kind at any joint.
race911 · 4/15/2013
its an off brand my husband found on te internet.two peices,top tensioner rod. its gapping where you screw the pole together.
chemgoddess1 · 4/15/2013
If it does not screw back together as it should then I would not use it. This is why we stress getting a good pole to begin. If it is gapping and flexing that is a weak point and the reality is the pole will probably break at this point if you do any aggressive move and/or spin on it.
race911 · 4/15/2013
thats what i was kinda thinking,but wasnt sure.it was a well intentioned gift,nd help up to rigorous use for a few months.but i guess ill just upgrade to an x pole..better safe than sorry! thanks so much for the advice! much appreciated!
Dancing Paws · 4/15/2013
Unfortunately, that is one of the problems with the off brand poles. They do not have the same quality or safety precautions as the more expensive name brand poles. Honestly, I'd invest in a high quality pole.
race911 · 4/15/2013
thats what im thinking im going to do.my poor hubs..he meant well!