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Poles vs. No poles

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Kev-Hal
Posts: 1297 - Karma: 91
I guess I have to go buy poles this year, because Pep and Andy are using them in Contrast.

But seriously, does it really matter if they use poles anymore? I mean a lot of you guys stopped using poles because of them. What are you gonna do now?
Oct 6 2009 4:50AM
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nickmiles
Posts: 1070 - Karma: 844
dude i couldn't politely disagree more. i never really thought about dropping my poles until those guys kinda started it. it was a new idea so i tryed it out, like a lot of others. I normally ride with poles, but I am the first to admitt that i drop my poles on more than a handful of pow days, and for a few days here and there in the park. i don't really dabble with the afterbang but it helps me keep my hands quiet.

its just something different to do. mix it up.
Oct 7 2009 12:10AM
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tride
Posts: 1038 - Karma: 26
Just ski with a tall glass of rye and coke (preferably a double) in each hand:

Making sure not to spill any will keep your hands quiet, and when you get proud of your progress, you will be well prepared to celebrate.
Oct 7 2009 2:31AM
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PaleCelery
Posts: 7228 - Karma: 609
I ski without poles all the time, but its usually because I have to carry a bunch of shit down the mountain, like rakes or shovels.

Try pole planting a rake. it works really well
Oct 7 2009 3:44AM
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willmiller
Posts: 364 - Karma: 44
I ski sans-poles and love it. I rollerblade in summer and the transition from skating to skiing is just so much easier without poles. However this year I cut down an old pair of poles to about 20" gonna try em and might start using them permanently. I have to say though, skiing powder without poles has really helped my form or whatnot, let's me focus all on my skis and legs. However, the reason I'm switching back is because something Tom Wallisch said. Apparently, back when he was skiing without poles, judges were giving him lower scores so he started using them again.
Oct 26 2009 10:52PM
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Kev-Hal
Posts: 1297 - Karma: 91
NO... You're using poles because Andy and Pep are again!
Oct 26 2009 11:05PM
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MasterDebater
Posts: 992 - Karma: 27
hey i only wear a bandana cuz i dont want to to buy a 30$ face mask. that money can be better spent.

and no i dont wear tall tee's.
Oct 26 2009 11:21PM
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Doug.
Posts: 2236 - Karma: 457
use poles
Oct 27 2009 12:58AM
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cfox
Posts: 2286 - Karma: 38
i think poles are easier to have good style in the park but if you can pull off no poles and be styley i personallly it looks cooler and better ex:

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Oct 27 2009 1:49AM
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cfox
Posts: 2286 - Karma: 38
well fuck

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Oct 27 2009 1:50AM
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Candy
Posts: 1051 - Karma: 176
I usually switch off skiing with or without poles, but last season I got fed up with breaking my thumbs so much, so I just quit using poles altogether in the middle of the season. I really want to ski with poles again, but honestly I'm still scared of breaking my thumbs more. I have spent so much time at doctors and physical therapy for my thumbs and they are still not 100% and its been like 8 months. Anyone else breaking thumbs a LOT? Am I doing something wrong when I'm using my poles?
Oct 27 2009 2:54AM
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Oreos
Posts: 1207 - Karma: 38
yup i'm feeling you on the thumbs. and breaking poles is also a massive hassle (sorry i don't like stealing poles from rentals)
BUT i still continue buy poles because i like to laugh at snowboarders who can move in lift lines or skiers who waddle about like penguins.
Oct 27 2009 10:13AM
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Gfunkrussell
Posts: 230 - Karma: 1,074
Ohh deeer, should I dare mess with this??? A wise man once told me " a good skier skies with their feet, not their hands..." Colin Farrel a wiser man sang "Judge not, before you judge yourself." Bob Marley and my favorite said "To reach the masses, some sort of big organization (whether) domestic and foreign branch affiliation, is not necessary. To reach the growing number of students, some sort of pre-conformed set must be established as standards for the branch to follow. As a result all members will be conditioned according to the prescribed system. Many will probably end up as a prisoner of a systematized drill.
Styles tend to not only separate men - because they have their own doctrines and then the doctrine became the gospel truth that you cannot change. But if you do not have a style, if you just say: Well, here I am as a human being, how can I express myself totally and completely? Now, that way you won't create a style, because style is a crystallization. That way, it's a process of continuing growth.
To me totality is very important in sparring. Many styles claim this totality. They say that they can cope with all types of attacks; that their structures cover all the possible lines and angles, and are capable of retaliation from all angles and lines. If this is true, then how did all the different styles come about? If they are in totality, why do some use only the straight lines, others the round lines, some only kicks, and why do still others who want to be different just flap and flick their hands? To me a system that clings to one small aspect of combat is actually in bondage.
This statement expresses my feelings perfectly: 'In memory of a once fluid man, crammed and distorted by the classical mess.'""B.L.
Oct 27 2009 11:31AM
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Peach.
Posts: 3879 - Karma: 933
Last time I heard that joke I laughed so hard I fell off my dinosaur.
Oct 27 2009 11:48AM
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OldManFinkyBeans
Posts: 217 - Karma: 16

what this guy said

there is a time place for both

Oct 27 2009 11:54AM
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cct_222
Posts: 1526 - Karma: 141

i answer the same to every one of these threads..........

WHO CARES!!!!!!!!    everyone needs to stop taking themselves so seriously, skiing is fun, do what you want to have fun!

Oct 27 2009 12:29PM
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WikiWiki
Posts: 5584 - Karma: 426
no pants ftw
Oct 27 2009 12:58PM
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willmiller
Posts: 364 - Karma: 44
YES!
Oct 28 2009 12:43PM
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nickyp
Posts: 5673 - Karma: 215
skis vs. no skis
Oct 28 2009 12:45PM
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mikeybski
Posts: 3 - Karma: 10
if you can pull off bandanas and tall-t's then go right ahead, but no poles is for fags. :)
Oct 28 2009 12:56PM
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Uncle.Badness
Posts: 2545 - Karma: 55
boots vs no boots.
Oct 31 2009 11:53PM
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fountain.
Posts: 1399 - Karma: 80
helmet vs. no helmet. poles do not protect your head.
Nov 1 2009 1:35AM
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Leafman
Posts: 2178 - Karma: 251

mini poles

Nov 1 2009 1:54AM
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.peter
Posts: 1222 - Karma: 63
Just do what eels right to you. Don't worry what pros are doing what, if you like/fit a certain style run with it. Don't try to be something else.

I usually use poles, unless I'm hiking a rail or something for a long time trying to learn a trick or something.
Nov 1 2009 4:41AM
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nickyp
Posts: 5673 - Karma: 215
bahahaha. I got it, even if no one else did.
Nov 1 2009 5:15AM
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steveyp
Posts: 166 - Karma: 12
For me pole-less just doesn't feel right but i ski with guys who think using poles doesn't feel right. So just try both and do what you think is best for you.
Nov 1 2009 5:15AM
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YooperSteeze
Posts: 1248 - Karma: 45
STEEZE STIX 4 LYFE!!!!!!11!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Nov 1 2009 11:01AM
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wrichmond
Posts: 562 - Karma: 369
Use poles.
End of story.
Nov 1 2009 11:02AM
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1tenthmoney
Posts: 212 - Karma: 32

If you're just going no-poles to boost your image then you'll have trouble adjusting you're style later on. I'm not saying you have to use poles. but you should if you want to learn to do things the right way. Besides, keeping track of both your poles and skis during grabs is half the challenge. As far as hand drags and plants, go for it, but you should have poles for the other stuff.

Nov 1 2009 11:29AM
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Atypical
Posts: 1339 - Karma: 45
this is such an original thread. Can't believe I've never thought of this topic for discussion.

For the love of god do whatever the fuck you want.
Nov 1 2009 12:22PM
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Cincher
Posts: 3403 - Karma: 535
Does skiing in manitoba, and having to deal with a lot of tow ropes count as an exception to not using poles?
Nov 1 2009 12:28PM
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v0mdragon
Posts: 83 - Karma: 11
yeah you must be way smarter, older, and better than all of us :(
Nov 1 2009 1:24PM
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Newschool_Pope
Posts: 2473 - Karma: 267
hahaha at first i was like whaaaaat? but then i was like ahhhhhhhh.
haha got me thinkin. pretty funny
Nov 1 2009 1:32PM
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flexpattern
Posts: 1090 - Karma: 45
^ ^ ^ ^
Hahahahaha! i wasn't sure what you meant at first! such a joker!
Nov 1 2009 1:42PM
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apcaipse
Posts: 2168 - Karma: 25
Snuggies vs No Snuggies.
Nov 1 2009 3:05PM
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Celone
Posts: 1998 - Karma: 114
and then me who is the other .000001 percent who dont use poles because i hate the feeling of having them in midair when im doing grabs
Nov 1 2009 3:08PM
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daringharry.
Posts: 476 - Karma: 9
wait, what
Nov 1 2009 3:31PM
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Oli_jgb
Posts: 985 - Karma: 95
High brow humour. I'll give you another chance to work it out!
Nov 2 2009 5:45AM
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Matty_C
Posts: 2598 - Karma: 236

funny i'll grant you, i loled, but not really 'highbrow'...

i was one of the greatest anti-no-poles guys. then i tried it this weekend. i learned more tricks in 1 weekend than the last 2 seasons combined. in the park no poles is the shit, outside the park i didn't feel it. each to their own.

Nov 2 2009 6:25AM
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bananas
Posts: 1419 - Karma: 158
oh we have ourselves a d bate!
Nov 2 2009 8:35AM
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larsen.
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ha ha ha good one samuel
Nov 2 2009 9:08AM
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