The Pole Guy
+27766442480

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Manufacture, repairs, installations and rigging for 
poles, lyras, aerial silks, and hammocks 
in the home, studio or competition venue

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Pole Sport

Our latest design allows poles to be installed or removed WITHOUT ANY tools or ladder.  Coupled with our awesome, easy to use, dynamic and static mechanism in the base, makes it one of the best designs yet.


Once removed, the pole can be safely and securely stored in the corner of the room, using the pole clamp. If removing the pole isn't an option, we can install a hinge onto the ceiling which allows the pole to tuck away, again, WITHOUT ANY tools.


The tuck away hinge can be fitted to any pole available in SA or the world. 

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    Our Offerings.....

  • Dance Poles (home and studio) 38, 42, & 45mm
  • Flying Poles (With/Without Silicone Sleeve) 38, 42, Or 45mm
  • Silicone Sleeve Conversions To Existing Poles
  • Tuck Away Hinge Systems For Ceiling Storage Of Dance Poles
  • Bearings & Repairs To Any Pole Brand, Local Or International
  • Brass 2-Piece Dance Pole
  • Chrome 1-Piece Dance Pole
  • Removable Dance Pole Conversions To Any Pole Brand, Local Or International

What about installation?

  • We often get asked if a pole can be installed into a concrete ceiling, or, that a pressure mount pole is required, because a person has a concrete ceiling.
    Concrete ceilings are superb for mounting of anything aerial. Any ceiling or beam type is good - wood, concrete, steel.
    The only ceiling that needs a frame built inside, is a suspended ceiling.  These can look like concrete at first glance but a quick knock with a broom stick, will reveal all.
  • Most are also concerned with the holes made in concrete or rhinoboard ceilings saying landlords wont approve, but these are only 2 holes, and arent big at all, but best of all, are easily closed and covered up, if you move out.
    The same is also true for the floor pins - holes are made in the grout lines between tiles, as grouting is easily mixed up to fill in holes, rather than drilling holes in tiles.
    Where laminate and wooden floors are concerned, wood fillers are also available that closely match floor colours, so holes are easily closed and covered up.
  • Safety is the priority, and attached poles are safe poles.  Dont forget, our poles are made to be removable, so the need for pressure mount poles is redundant.  Read below for more reasons why our poles are best...

Why Buy our POLES?

It's all about that BASE...

  • Flat base and small bottom bearing system allow feet to be placed flat, and really close to the pole, for certain routines.
  • Locking mechanism is a pin system located in a groove in the base plate, supported along its whole length, eliminating the problem of pins popping out while performing static routines. This pin is also recessed into the base plate, preventing it from being a tripping hazard, while still being easy to operate, and allowing a smooth surface for feet, should they be placed over the locking pin.
  • Bottom base and bearing gets coated with same coating as pole, for hard wearing/resistance to abrasion.
  • Flat base and small bottom bearing system allow feet to be placed flat, and really close to the pole, for certain routines.
  • Locking mechanism is a pin system located in a groove in the base plate, supported along its whole length, eliminating the problem of pins popping out while performing static routines. This pin is also recessed into the base plate, preventing it from being a tripping hazard, while still being easy to operate, and allowing a smooth surface for feet, should they be placed over the locking pin.
  • Bottom base and bearing gets coated with same coating as pole, for hard wearing/resistance to abrasion.
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It's not just any pole...

  • No joints to join pole sections with. This eliminates the flex that eventually causes peeling of the coating, and has caused cut hands and fingers, and tearing of the metal pole itself
  • No screw adjustment, because a screw adjuster allows users to overtighten their pole, squashing the bearings in the base, and causing the pole to spin slowly – some poles have even been bent by over-tightening. Screw adjusters also remove that last bit of pole that’s often needed to place your hand on, in order to complete a routine.
  • Wall thickness on poles as standard is 4mm. Poles being used for competition or studio purposes and are higher than 3.5m, get made using a 5mm wall. This compares with the dual-lined thickness of a popular brand of pole from the UK. Our poles are solid and instill confidence.
  • Apart from surface finish in mirror-polished stainless, chrome, or brass, our latest colour-coating is a waterbased, hydroxy-acrylic polyurethane, which gives the same finish/grip as powdercoating, better scratch/abrasion resistance than powdercoating, and an INFINITE amount of colour choices.
  • Both top and bottom fittings in the pole are drilled through and pinned all the way through pole and fitting – this makes a very strong connection and prevents breaking of screws and the issue of the pole still spinning, when on static.
  • Every single component in our pole system is serviceable and replaceable. Design has been considered very carefully, and components have been sourced or made in order to allow this. This eliminates expensive re-engineering when the lock mechanism is worn out.
  • Our poles feature our removable pole system, which can be done without tools or a ladder.
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  • TUCK AWAY POLE
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You spin me right round baby.....

  • The top bearing AND bottom bearing are spherical, which means both can swivel – this allows the pole to bend and flex without pulling the screws out of the floor – this system has been reworked from a popular pole brand from the UK.
  • With both top and bottom bearings being spherical, sloping or uneven ceiling AND floor are no problem, and will allow perfect operation of the pole and positive locking of the static system.
  • Bearings are superior grade items, offer very consistent spin, and are guaranteed for life (excluding water damage).
  • Top bearing is covered with a 3d printed cover to eliminate the industrial look, especially in the home, where pretty and finished-off are important.
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Why Buy our CRASHMATS?

  • Crashmats need to be big enough to catch you if you fall, and thin enough to not take away from the available height there is between floor and ceiling, especially in home installs where height is limited. 
  • Our mats are only 50mm thick (5cm) which means its only as high as the bearing system, so very little height loss.
    The density is a carefully advised and selected foam that's hard enough to be a good platform to stand on without your feet sinking in, but soft enough to break a fall.
  • Our mats as standard are 2m x 2m square, which ensures you'll be safe no matter how far from the pole you land.  The mats can be made round if required.
  • They are available standard in charcoal grey, and this can also be customised with a vinyl cover in any colour, for an additional cost.
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Lyra/Hoop

Lyra's are filled with a dense liquid which dries inside the tube. This allows the lyra to be weighted at the bottom third of the hoop in order to be the correct weight for lyra competition requirement.

Many competitors make hoops cheaper but there is a reason why. Circus aerial acts dont require weighted hoops, and many manufacturers sell these hoops to lyra competitors. A lyra that is too light can flip too easily causing injury. Also, a competitor training on a light hoop will get to competition and not place anywhere due to the competition hoop being too heavy to handle/ work with.

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    Our Offerings.....


  • Lyras (circus & competition spec)
  • Swivel bearing and fixed point systems for lyra, hammocks and aerial silks
  • Lollipop lyra add-on to stage base pole system
  • Lyra
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  • Aerial Silks
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  • Aerial Silks
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Why cHEMICAL ANCHORING?

  • Rawl bolts and sleeve anchors are not good enough for aerial mountings.
    Many handymen just use & install them but theyve been proven to crack cement/concrete when they expand mechanically, and in an aerial install that literally means, you could (and some do) pull out the whole bracket or plate (fall on your head).
    Many hammock kits come with the plate and sleeve anchors - these pull out with each hard jump/pull made on aerial apparatus.  Sleeve anchors are worse than rawl bolts as they literally rely on friction to stay in a hole.
    Rawl bolts often make big ugly holes because of their expanding system, which doesnt look pretty in a home.  Rawl bolts and sleeve anchors are good for wall mounted equipment.

  • Chemical anchor fills the entire cavity and doesnt rely on mechanically expanding parts - it sets harder than concrete and adheres/joins to the concrete for a SAFE aerial install.  There is some knowledge and training that goes with a good chemically anchored component, but you can rest assured its all been done.  Safety is no.1 priority.

Accessories

We assemble and install swivel bearing assemblies to allow lyra's to be attached. These can be installed into any ceiling type or overhead frame Swivel bearing assemblies can also be installed for use with silks.


The type of ceiling determines what type of fitment system is installed to hold the swivel bearing. The swivel bearing is equipped with all the safety measures necessary for aerial acts and is the lowest/thinnest swivel bearing assembly available, where a single carabiner can be used to minimize height loss from ceiling to hoop.


Slings are also available in ANY length needed and any colour. 

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  Our Offerings......

  • Ballet Bars With Fold Away Bracket and portable
  • mirrors and Crash Mats
  • Bespoke designs
  • Pole clamps For wall
  • Pole mounted attachment for silks
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With a 20 year background in the automotive industry, I am passionate about mechanical ingenuity and creating the highest quality products and solutions.
With all the years of installations and manufacture in the pole industry, I am constantly reviewing and optimizing all services and products. You can always expect a personal, engaged and high quality product from The Pole Guy.

With the introduction to the pole and aerial fitness industry, the drive to manufacture & install the best & safest products, was born.

Designs are continually undergoing advancements, based on input from awesome customers, and homework being carried out in the industry. These revolutionary designs are made possible through a close collaboration with my highly qualified engineer.
- Vince, Founder

CONTACT US

thepoleguy@yahoo.com
+27766442480
Contact us today for quotation, and a solution designed to fit your individual need!