So I bought the Platinum Stages Removable Pole. It looks good. And no, you can't make this one at home. You can't go to The Home Depot and find parts to replicate it. It's made very well. The tension mechanism is awesome. It's sturdy enough for twirling. Though, the package insert says:
"For your own safety never invert your body or swing from the Platinum Pole."
WTF?
I called customer service about this. She said that it's just a disclaimer (like the kind you find on cigarette packs?). I could make it even sturdier by using 2 small nails (no drilling or bolting involved) and securing the top part. She said she does all sorts of crazy tricks on hers and that I should be fine.
I weigh about 100 lbs (Don't hate me yet - I'm short too!) so I am not worried about going upside down. If you weigh 150, then I don't know.
It says that "it is not designed to support weight excess of 200 lbs." Even with my engineering backround (Yes, I have a B.S.), I don't know what that means because when you do tricks, you put a lot more force on the pole than your weight alone.
I must admit that I wish I had gotten the stage because it looks super sturdy and the current price is excellent ($369). But, the removable pole *is* more convenient. I can take it down on short notice and my ceiling and floor will not get all f*ked up.
Poles from other companies:
http://www.mypole.co.uk/iwantone.htm
http://www.lilmynx.com
http://www.poledanzer.com/



WTF?
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