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Help with pole size +KKK

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Larz-the-Ninja
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Whats up you guys, im thinking about investing in some nice poles, either lines new ones, armadas new ones, or the new surface ones.  I dont know the size of the poles I have right now, so I dont know what size to get.  I dont like them Extremely short but I like them short enough that they are easy to spin with and wont get in the way when your doinng something in the air.  im 6'1 by the way.  thanks +K to anyone with good info
Aug 25 2009 3:20PM
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meth_time
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racist
Aug 25 2009 3:21PM
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*simba*
Posts: 9125 - Karma: 511
i bought the surface ones and they are solid...they are a little wide but they will not bend and they have some cool designs....recomend
Aug 25 2009 4:11PM
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Larz-the-Ninja
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haha sorry, I mean +KKKK, not KKK
Aug 25 2009 4:20PM
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Testicles
Posts: 1432 - Karma: 13
I don't know if this works with all poles but I just bought ones that looked a little big in store and hack sawed em down and tested em out until I got em just right. I'm about the same size as you and I think mine are about nut high.
Aug 25 2009 4:33PM
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Balto
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get ready for rowen to ban you
Aug 25 2009 5:00PM
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jibjunkie
Posts: 3807 - Karma: 191
seriously why waste money on nice poles? just buy some ones off a ski swap or goodwill hack em up and paint. they will most likely last you at least a season i just cant see what good it is to pay anything over 20 bucks for a pair of poles. for size id say 46"
Aug 25 2009 5:17PM
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meth_timez
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Mel Blanc, the voice of Bugs Bunny, was, ironically, allergic to carrots.
Aug 25 2009 5:17PM
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JamesR
Posts: 3396 - Karma: -12

phase one: rental rack

pase two: grab poles you like

phase three: ski with poles until breakage

phase four: repeat as much as necessary

no ??? or profits needed

honestly, it's the least resorts can do after charging you 10 bucks for a slice of pizza

Aug 25 2009 5:34PM
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double_D
Posts: 778 - Karma: 25
id say around mid 40's
Aug 25 2009 6:28PM
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JonnyH
Posts: 239 - Karma: 28
im 6'2 and use 48 so i would say 46 or 48 would do the job perfect depends how much u actually use em whilst jibbin spinning etc go shorter if doing loadsa park like maybe 44
Aug 25 2009 7:41PM
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Big_Spence
Posts: 16177 - Karma: 4,352
I'm 6'1 and ski a 38" pole in the park.
But if I were to cut again, I'd probably go in the 42" range.
Aug 25 2009 7:56PM
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jamodeo
Posts: 3040 - Karma: 663

a good pole doesnt realy make a difference i have some of the orange and green scotts and they arnt any different from so ones i got for free and cut id go 43

Aug 25 2009 8:45PM
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baconeggnsteeze
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get polls that go to your belt they look sick and dont get in the way while throwin down
Aug 25 2009 8:47PM
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JamesR
Posts: 3396 - Karma: -12
my belt's at my knees, nukka
Aug 25 2009 9:39PM
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Larz-the-Ninja
Posts: 2976 - Karma: 14
thanks for the help guys
Aug 25 2009 9:43PM
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yeahitsdave
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i really expected a no poles response on this one..

either way, buy long and cut them down, cant make them longer later

Aug 25 2009 11:27PM
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Thenowhereman42
Posts: 5682 - Karma: 65
I'm 6'2, pretty sure I rock 46, could be 44 though.
Aug 26 2009 5:13AM
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DaveM
Posts: 2936 - Karma: 1,558
sry i dont know inches because im live in canadia but im 6ft and i have 100cm is day around 105-110cm is perfect for you
Aug 29 2009 8:38PM
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GKO
Posts: 1467 - Karma: 1,410
get a pair of poles that you can take the handles off and cut them until you find out what is good for you.
Aug 29 2009 8:44PM
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joly.sp
Posts: 2305 - Karma: 585
Im 5'10 and justbought 44" scott poles
Aug 29 2009 8:47PM
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miker92
Posts: 621 - Karma: 36
the traditional  rule is to take a pole, turn it upside down, holding it just below the basket, and your elbow should make a right angle
Aug 29 2009 9:08PM
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traylortrash
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key word being "traditional"
Aug 29 2009 10:48PM
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[~_~]
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This. I usually do this then cut them down an extra 2 or 3 inches.
Aug 30 2009 3:04AM
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50in07
Posts: 3070 - Karma: 1,471
this. my personal favorites are the 38'' poles and im 6 feet
Aug 30 2009 1:05PM
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Z_rob
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i'm 5'11" and i use 35" poles whenever i do use them, which if i ever do is in the park.

but i rarely use poles
Aug 30 2009 3:35PM
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miker92
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so you use poles in the park and not outside of it? do you ski trees and bumps without poles?
Aug 30 2009 8:53PM
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