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Safety Dance: Pole Dance Equip Survey Results

Question

01

What pole brands have you used? Please select ALL brands that you have experience using.
0% 23% 46%

Answers

99
99%

Skips

1%
PERCENT

COUNT

X-Pole Platinum Stages Lil' Minx Other (please describe in the box below) R-Pole Carmen Electra Pole Danzer FitPole

97 51 28 19 6 4 4 3

46% 24% 13% 9% 3% 2% 2% 1%

Question

02

Answers

What pole brand do you MOST PREFER overall? Choose one.

98
98%

Skips

2%
PERCENT

0%

36%

72%

COUNT

X-Pole Platinum Stages Other (please describe in the box below) Lil' Minx R-Pole

70 19 4 3 1

71% 19% 4% 3% 1%

Pole Danzer Carmen Electra FitPole

1 0 0

1% 0% 0%

Question

03

Answers

What pole finishes are offered by the studio(s) where you dance? Please select all.

99
99%

Skips

1%
PERCENT

0%

15%

30%

COUNT

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0% 15% 30% COUNT

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PERCENT

Chrome Brass Stainless Steel "Titanium Gold" Powder coated Chinese/rubberized Other (please describe below)

64 50 50 22 15 12 2

30% 23% 23% 10% 7% 6% 1%

Question

04

Answers

What pole finishes do you MOST PREFER for your own training? Select one.

98
98%

Skips

2%
PERCENT

0%

20%

40%

COUNT

Chrome Stainless Steel Brass "Titanium Gold" Powder coated Chinese/rubberized Other (please describe below)

39 23 22 8 5 1 0

40% 23% 22% 8% 5% 1% 0%

Question

05

Answers

What type of pole setup do you MOST FREQUENTLY use?

98
98%

Skips

2%
PERCENT

0%

23.5%

47%

COUNT

Tension mount / removable Bolted to floor and ceiling (non-removable permanent pole) Bolted to ceiling (swing-away) Freestanding / "stage" style

46 36 12 4

47% 37% 12% 4%

Question

06

What height are the poles in the studio/space where you MOST FREQUENTLY dance? If you are not sure, please estimate.
0% 20.5% 41% COUNT

Answers

99
99%

Skips

1%
PERCENT

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7-10 feet 10-13 feet 14-17 feet Over 17 feet

40 36 22 1

40% 36% 22% 1%

Question

What pole diameters are offered in the studio(s) where you train? Please select all diameters offered by those studios.
0% 22% 44% COUNT

Answers

98
98%

Skips

07

2%
PERCENT

45 mm (1.75 inch) 50 mm (2 inch) 38/40 mm (1.5 inch) Other (thicker) Other (thinner)

80 63 37 3 2

43% 34% 20% 2% 1%

Question

08

Answers

What pole diameter (width) do you MOST PREFER to use?

99
99%

Skips

1%
PERCENT

0%

36.5%

73%

COUNT

45 mm (1.75 inch) 38/40 mm (1.5 inch) 50 mm (2 inch) Other (thinner) Other (thicker)

72 20 7 0 0

73% 20% 7% 0% 0%

Question

09

How many poles are installed in the studio where you MOST FREQUENTLY dance? If you dance in a multi-room studio, please choose the AVERAGE number of poles in the room.
0% 19% 38% COUNT

Answers

99
99%

Skips

1%
PERCENT

5-10 poles 1-5 poles 10-15 poles Over 15 poles

37 30 26 6

37% 30% 26% 6%

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Question

10

Answers

How often do you use freestanding / "stage" style poles?

100
100%

Skips

0%
PERCENT

0%

17%

34%

COUNT

Once a year / very occasionally Never Every 6 months Monthly Weekly Daily

33 31 18 9 7 2

33% 31% 18% 9% 7% 2%

Question

11

What do you USUALLY use to clean the poles in the studio where you MOST FREQUENTLY dance? Please select all relevant options.
0% 21% 42%

Answers

99
99%

Skips

1%
PERCENT

COUNT

Spray bottle of alcohol Rags / cloths Glass cleaner / ammonia Paper towels Other (please describe below) Branded pole cleaning spray (iTac2 pole cleaner, etc) Water Pre-moistened wipes

80 71 11 11 7 6 3 2

42% 37% 6% 6% 4% 3% 2% 1%

Question

12

Answers

Do you experience any allergic reactions or rashes to metal pole surfaces?

99
99%

Skips

1%
PERCENT

0%

42%

84%

COUNT

No, my skin does not react to metal poles. Yes, occasional minor irritation and/or itching. Other (please describe below if you are comfortable) Yes, frequent severe itchy rashes and/or red bumps. Yes, frequent minor irritation and/or itching.

83 11 3 2 0

84% 11% 3% 2% 0%

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Question

13

If you are a studio owner/manager, select the problems you have had with poles in your studio. If you are a student, select the problems you have seen or experienced in the studio(s) where you dance.
0% 9.5%

Answers

75
75%

Skips

25
25%

19%

COUNT

PERCENT

Pole bowed Spin locking screws stripped Pole fell down / was pushed / bumped out of position entirely Threads stuck on screw-together poles Pole joints bent/broken/chipped Spinning mechanism broken or worn out Pole finish flaking Spin locking pin broken Ceiling or floor attachment pieces broken Other (please describe below)

37 27 26 25 21 19 18 13 11 8

18% 13% 13% 12% 10% 9% 9% 6% 5% 4%

Question

14

Studio owners / managers: How often do you perform maintenance on your poles (including checking for problems, replacing parts or replacing entire poles)?
0% 36% 72%

Answers

89
89%

Skips

11
11%

COUNT

PERCENT

I am not a studio owner or manager As needed (as problems occur) Monthly Weekly Every 6 months Daily Yearly

64 8 6 4 4 3 0

72% 9% 7% 4% 4% 3% 0%

Question

15

Studio owners / managers: Have you customized your poles after purchasing for height, performance or safety reasons (not cosmetic)?
0% 37% 74%

Answers

90
90%

Skips

10
10%

COUNT

PERCENT

I am not a studio owner or manager No, poles are installed as manufacturer recommends
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66 17

73% 19%
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No, poles are installed as manufacturer recommends Yes, my studio has customized poles (describe below)

17 7

19% 8%

Question

Answers

Studio owners / managers: who installed the poles in your studio?

92
92%

Skips

16
I am not a studio owner or manager Installed poles myself / with staff Hired a professional rigger to install poles Installed poles myself / with staff, and consulted with professional rigger Installed by pole manufacturer

8%
PERCENT

0%

36%

72%

COUNT

66 13 7 4 2

72% 14% 8% 4% 2%

Question

17
Yes No

Answers

Do you have a pole at your home (outside of your studio)?

99
99%

Skips

1%
PERCENT

0%

41%

82%

COUNT

81 18

82% 18%

Question

18
No Yes

Answers

Have you ever been injured as a result of a POLE MALFUNCTION?

98
98%

Skips

2%
PERCENT

0%

44%

88%

COUNT

86 12

88% 12%

Question

19

Answers

Where do you hear about new pole designs, finishes, diameters, etc?

99
99%

Skips

1%
PERCENT

0%

24.5%

49%

COUNT

Social media (Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Instagram, etc) Online forum community Pole studio

87 41 30 16

48% 23% 17% 9%

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