Placement of your pole:

Different ceilings will accommodate some poles and not others.

A removable pole must have a flat (non-vaulted) and secure ceiling. These poles are installed with a high amount of tension between the floor and the ceiling to hold it securely in place, so you must also be able to locate the joists in the ceiling to make sure your ceiling will be strong enough to take that tension without damage. Install your pole directly UNDER a joist for the best support - not between them.

If you have a concrete ceiling, you do not need to locate the joist but you can place your pole anywhere on the ceiling.

Ceiling height will affect your choice as well. Some portable poles will go up to 14 feet high but some will not. They may require the purchase of extra extensions so check the base height of the pole as well as the availability of extensions if you have a high ceiling.

The higher the pole the more it will flex. Some poles can be fitted with steel liners to reinforce them for increased stability. Steel liners are always best used on poles above 11 feet...if your pole flexes it is not as stable and can come down during use.

If you have a vaulted ceiling, you will need to find a permanent or semi-permanent pole which installs with a special vaulted ceiling adapter.

Space around the pole should be a MINIMUM diameter equal to the reach of your outstretched arms. In other words you should be able to hold on to the pole with one hand, and be able to walk around the pole with the opposite arm fully extended without encumbrance - so approximately 6 feet open space on all sides of the pole. More room is better for full leg swings, but this is the absolute minimum.

Do your homework and know the features of the pole you are considering purchasing!