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Poles or no poles

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i have rode poles for a couple years now and i was thinking of dropping them. but im not really sure any help
Jul 12 2009 10:16AM
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fragglemuffin
Posts: 3312 - Karma: 444
search "no poles" in that nice little searchbar feature and you will find many similar threads
Jul 12 2009 10:58AM
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Posts: 93 - Karma: 11
are u being a dick about it i was just asking a question seeing if i cud get some help no need to be a dick about it
Jul 12 2009 11:02AM
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fragglemuffin
Posts: 3312 - Karma: 444
sorry if i came off as a dick; im not trying to be.  its just that poles or no poles is one of the most discussed topics on here with tons of identical threads so there isnt really a need to make a new one
Jul 12 2009 11:07AM
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[e][a][s][t]
Posts: 93 - Karma: 11
alright i understand sorry if i was i prick i have a short fuse and pissed off pretty easily
Jul 12 2009 11:08AM
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JaseOfSpades15
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i only ride no poles if its icy and rly warm and sunny out cuz i know ill be in the park all day.
Jul 12 2009 11:52AM
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Dylan_
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omfg.
Jul 12 2009 12:04PM
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[e][a][s][t]
Posts: 93 - Karma: 11
wats ur problem
Jul 12 2009 12:23PM
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twinpride34
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...geez chill man he answered your question promptly and positively. In my opinion poles of some kind, even if theyre too short to touch the ground...i just think a skier needs them in his hands but to each his own.
Jul 12 2009 12:27PM
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AntiBang
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i have a confession to make...i dont like using the searchbar either....
Jul 12 2009 1:15PM
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family_vacation
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Seeing as you just joined this site, you have plenty of time to learn. You should use it before making threads, you will get flamed.
Jul 12 2009 1:19PM
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no_steeze
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oh dear, not this again
Jul 12 2009 1:21PM
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Ben.
Posts: 21463 - Karma: 683
well lets see

a) do whatever the fuck you want, i dont see why you need anyones opinion on it

b) just try it, its not like it costs extra money to ski without poles.....

and c) fucking searchbar. this and tom wallisch are pretty much half the threads on ns. before you make a thread think, hmmm could this have possibly maybe been discussed before on NS?
Jul 12 2009 1:26PM
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Posts: 93 - Karma: 11
finally someone that feels the same way
Jul 12 2009 1:45PM
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FiveCrew
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no poles bitch
Jul 12 2009 2:58PM
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moose93209
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yea i agree that search bars just gay it gets me more confused than y people have to be dicks about people asking a question

and i ski with poles skied without um and i hated it so id say poles man
Jul 12 2009 3:07PM
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ilikeplants
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Do you really need help to drop your poles?

1. Release grip from pole.
2. Pole will fall on ground.
3. Repeat process for other hand.
4. Go ski.

Let me know if you need some more help.
Jul 12 2009 3:13PM
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i.ski.troll.
Posts: 4692 - Karma: 247
this.
Jul 12 2009 3:19PM
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skyabamba
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agreed. i use really short ones, but wheather i use them or not is dependig on the conditions.

Jul 12 2009 3:30PM
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tedmgee
Posts: 1502 - Karma: 111

god damn it ok you dont need permission from us. if you dont want poles then dont use them.

i personaly think poles look better. i ride with no poles for fun somtimes

Jul 12 2009 4:28PM
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Detroit_Steeze
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First of all this thread is a waste of space, second release the grips on the poles and you will be on your way to the success of riding with no poles. Have a good day!
Jul 12 2009 4:55PM
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[e][a][s][t]
Posts: 93 - Karma: 11
if u all have such a problem with the thread why do u keep contributing to it
Jul 12 2009 4:57PM
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5four-tee
Posts: 63 - Karma: 8
yo dude id goo no poles but poles look sick i dont understand y everyones feaking our on u
Jul 12 2009 5:24PM
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skyabamba
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no shit gtfo if your hatn
Jul 12 2009 5:26PM
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5four-tee
Posts: 63 - Karma: 8
its just a question theres no need for them to get upset about it
Jul 12 2009 5:31PM
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K2theExtreme
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hmmm, its pretty easy to answer this question...because its in FIFTY MILLION OTHER THREADS!!!!! eh, im to lazy to searchbar either, but I have to have poles. I just recently shortend them though. The only time I dont use poles is summer sesh, I dont need them.
Jul 12 2009 6:47PM
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KennyC
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ya thats what i do. i learn all my new tricks without poles to. and for the OP this thread has been made a MILLION times before. i know somone already said that but i just had to say it again. not trying to be a jackass or anything. *cough* *cough* *searchbar*
Jul 12 2009 7:58PM
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ScuffDUFF
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bahaha this thread made me lawl
Jul 12 2009 8:29PM
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iFail
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Instructions:
1. go to top of park, find tree or something else you can use to hide items
2. take pole straps off of wrist
3. place poles behind object from #1
4. ski without poles
5. decide if you like it more with or without poles
6. kill self

Jul 12 2009 8:31PM
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tedmgee
Posts: 1502 - Karma: 111
who wants to piss this kid off even more?
Jul 12 2009 8:31PM
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Paoli_Steeze
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Poles = no steeeze
Jul 12 2009 8:47PM
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Paoli_Steeze
Posts: 191 - Karma: 10
****no poles = no steeze****
Jul 12 2009 8:48PM
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i.ski.troll.
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so not true.
Jul 12 2009 8:57PM
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i.ski.troll.
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Sugar Dorzynski, has some of the sickest no pole steeze iv ever seen.


and in T-Wall's Super Unknown edit 95% of his park shots were no poles and it looked a hell of a lot better than when he uses poles.
Jul 12 2009 9:01PM
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[e][a][s][t]
Posts: 93 - Karma: 11
wats ur problem
Jul 12 2009 10:42PM
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iFail
Posts: 2066 - Karma: 65

again, follow these^

I hate to join in on this thread because this is the millionth time it was asked...but,  I will say that some people can look super good in park w/o poles.  IMO you have to be super steezy to pull it off and not look gay, but if you are not filming and prefer it for learning, then go without, no need to ask permission!!  I may spend a bit more time next year w/o poles since I will actually be spending a good amount of time in park and it can help progressing.

  Lastly, MUCH, MUCH WORSE than no poles is poles that never touch the ground.  If you use those, go give them to a 4 year old on the bunny slope!  It's like you don't know how to use poles, but want to have something worthless in your hand because you are embarresed that you don't want to use poles.

Jul 12 2009 11:29PM
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KennyC
Posts: 1922 - Karma: 46
umm idk you fuck head maybe the people who have been on NS longer than a day are fucking tired of talking about the same shit over and over and over again.
Jul 12 2009 11:37PM
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EasyEast
Posts: 1983 - Karma: 118

This thread is ultimate summer ns

There is hate everywhere bahaha

I know there are a a ton of other threads on this but i just thought i'd give you my two cents and it is to just give it a go and if you dont like it then just pick up your poles again plain and simple. I do it all the time sometimes i just dont feel like having them so i ditch them. Do what ever you feel is right bud.

Jul 12 2009 11:42PM
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KennyC
Posts: 1922 - Karma: 46
^^^ hes right im sorry NS and the OP. but im still tired of talking about this subject.
Jul 12 2009 11:50PM
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JaseOfSpades15
Posts: 230 - Karma: 9
learn without poles. video tape with poles.
Jul 12 2009 11:54PM
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iFail
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Yeah, but it's not like this guy has made lots of repeat threads.  I mean look at his threads-
Wat binding shud i get
which boot
mounting blends
Jul 12 2009 11:54PM
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.peter
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I mean do whatever feels right to you.
Personally I think it looks bad and it throws me off balance when I'm just riding around
but idk do what you want.
Jul 13 2009 12:19AM
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A-Lee
Posts: 256 - Karma: 19
The only time i ski wihout poles is when i have skiers thumb and on my summer set up when i get bored other than that i use poles.
Jul 13 2009 12:43AM
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ReetsAdeets
Posts: 1531 - Karma: 611
If you have a locker or something, leave your poles in there and that way you can see if you like it. I dont like poles in the park, but theyre nice in the BC on traverses and stuff, even tho i dont use em much. U might like super short poles also
Jul 13 2009 12:55PM
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jibjunkie
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whatever you decide do not:
Jul 13 2009 3:48PM
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[e][a][s][t]
Posts: 93 - Karma: 11
i wont. wats the point of those poles
Jul 13 2009 4:02PM
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HamFaceGirl
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its up to you. For me, skiing with no poles makes it awkward because theres no way to get more speed and i just dont like it. But does it really matter what we think about you?
Jul 13 2009 4:26PM
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[e][a][s][t]
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doesnt i was just looking for some opions on it
Jul 13 2009 4:33PM
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