Pole Tribe Pole Dance Mats, 3.6" Thick, 5ft Wide Pole Crash Mats, Specialized Fall Safety Padding Made for Pole

My girlfriend does pole fitness, and she was bugging me to get a pole in the house for months. After much research, we purchased the XPERT Pro from X-Pole. This specific pole has an "X-LOCK" which allows you to switch from a static to a spinning pole (and back) in an instant with no tools needed. Now that we had the pole, we needed to take extra safety precautions. We looked into a variety of mat options and came across this circular crash mat from Pole Tribe at 3.4 inches thick with a diameter of 5 ft. At $195.95, I thought it was a bit pricey compared to other mats, but reading through the reviews gave me confidence in my decision. When the mat arrived, it came in a huge box, and it was covered in plastic. After removing the plastic, I saw the mat came with a fabric carrying bag which is nice if you'll be traveling with it. I removed the mat from the bag, and I saw it was divided into quadrants (four quarters of a circle). All 4 quadrants are connected together (except for one side with a Velcro flap underneath). When unfolding the mat to become a full circle, you can secure the last quadrant with the first quadrant with Velcro to keep it all in place. In the center of the mat, there is an opening for the pole itself. The mat itself is quite hard. If you're looking for a squishy mat that feels soft on landing, don't purchase this mat! Soft, squishy mats may be nice on impact, but they are hard to stand on or do any inversions. This particular mat is designed for dancers who may wear big stiletto-heels that would puncture a typical mat. I tried to crash land a few times, and although it was terrifying, it gave me peace of mind that I wouldn't actually hurt myself. I'm curious to see if the mat will soften up through continued use. As far as X-Pole's spinning functionality with the XPERT Pro, the mat covers up the X-LOCK. You must move the mat out of the way before enabling/disabling the spinning function. On spin-mode, the pole seemed to function fine even with the mat in place. So, if you're looking for a mat that works with X-Pole's spin-mode, my initial tests can verify that this one from Pole Tribe works. I will update this review further if I notice any issues with the spin-mode later on. Have fun!

I really like this mat. It's dense enough that I can practice spins, pirouettes, and floor work on it, and it's easy to remove, fold, and store in a corner when I'm practicing routines. Plus, it's a confidence booster as I learn to invert. One of the reviewers described it as 'hard' and said she hoped it softened up. I like its density b/c it protects me when I'm practicing moves that otherwise hurt bones and joints when I land. So I hope it doesn't soften up! Might be nice if it was just a bit wider than 5 feet. That said, it's a good width for when I'm sitting on it doing ab work and practicing shoulder mount preps and warm-ups.

I am very happy with my purchase. The pole tribe crash mat is thick and sturdy. It secures while around the pole so it's not sliding. Works on spinning and static X poles and does not stop it from spinning. I did try it on my X stage and it only works on static because of the base plate. It's large enough to completely cover the stage. It's not super soft so don't expect to be landing on a bed of pillows but it is better than landing on a hard floor. I did test my 7-inch pleaser heels and it is puncture-proof I weigh about 200 lb and there was no concern that the heel would tear the material. Although I do not recommend practicing on it and heals very often as it is not a hard stable surface. I debated between this and a higher price option but I am completely satisfied with my purchase and have no concerns that even though I paid a lower price tag I'm still getting a quality product.

This mat is nice and thick, well packaged, and has a great carrying case. Just be careful if using scissors to open the package- I accidentally cut through part of the carrying case. Still works great and the material doesn't fray, so it really didn't effect it. The mat folds up easy, Velcro stays put and overall the mat is absolutely worth the purchase.

Great mat for pole especially for the price. Highly recommend. I feel safe and it stays in place very well.

I think it has great quality! The only downfall I find is where the circle connects my foot can get caught there. I also prefer to wear socks on it so my movements can be more fluid.

I love the product but was blown away by the customer service!!! (Going directly through Pole Tribe not Amazon) I had an unusual request and it was cheerfully granted. I wanted a cover for my crash mat in a different color than the one I bought came with. I originally got the hot pink and it is NEON!!! It’s cool but doesn’t work in the room so the customer service person that I spoke with found a black one in the warehouse and sent it to me, the shipping was high (not her fault) but the price of the cover was incredibly reasonable for such an unusual request!!! I’m super happy, I wish they had a wider array of products just so I could buy more from them!

I'm very happy with this purchase. The pole tribe crash mat is firm enough that I don't struggle to stand or walk on it, but thick and cushiony enough that I can let my kids climb the pole without worrying so much about them falling. There is velcro to connect it so you it won't come apart while you're practicing. Also, the pole seems to have no issues spinning while the crash mat is set up around it. Very happy as now I will be able to practice tricks at home that before I only felt comfortable practicing at the studio.

This pole dance mat has saved me a few times already. I’m really happy with it, I love now that I can practice riskier positions and not feel scared. The quality is really good. It has plenty of cushion and its firm padding too- not super squishy like some mats when you step on them and you can feel the floor through it. It measures about 9-10cm thickness and about 150cm across. I'm really happy with it.

Exactly like the ones used in fitness classes. Very padded and easy storage. Highly recommend