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Park: With or without poles?

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woollygangster
Posts: 235 - Karma: 18
Do you ski park with or without poles, and why?
Mar 30 2010 8:37PM
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OGSlopewatcherAssassin
Posts: 393 - Karma: 16
thanks for asking dumbfuck. it's only been asked infinity times....fuckin idiot.
Mar 31 2010 5:03PM
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leahey
Posts: 2548 - Karma: 32
When I hit jumps mostly, I don't use my poles, just because they get in the way. When I'm either only hitting rails or just seshing everything, I use them. But I just cut down some poles so I will probably use them always.
Mar 31 2010 5:23PM
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DJ_Pauly_D
Posts: 1043 - Karma: 42
with poles,... because without it feels weird and you look weird
Mar 31 2010 5:25PM
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Ben.
Posts: 21463 - Karma: 683
i ride with a searchbar in each hand.
Mar 31 2010 5:29PM
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the-big-lepowski
Posts: 1212 - Karma: 541
do you do that to push around, for better balance, or TO AVOID REPOSTS?

I dunno, could be any of those
Mar 31 2010 7:08PM
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meat_sack
Posts: 160 - Karma: 10
park, poles or no poles, usually no poles

all mountain always no poles especially glades and bumps

seriously
Mar 31 2010 8:13PM
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Pee_and_Ski
Posts: 1869 - Karma: 57
same it changes day to day
Mar 31 2010 8:33PM
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O.G.Surachai
Posts: 334 - Karma: 84
I ski with poles but only because I don't spend the whole day in the park.  If I did I'm not sure what I would do.  I think poles are a little more stylish though overall
Mar 31 2010 8:38PM
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bkap
Posts: 446 - Karma: 23
to pole or not to pole that is the question.
Mar 31 2010 9:30PM
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max...
Posts: 1379 - Karma: 802
it depends if i snapped my poles last time i went skiing. but seriously this question is abused.
Mar 31 2010 9:40PM
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Jenser
Posts: 375 - Karma: 16

i figure if you desprately dont wanna use poles than just snowboard, if you can ppull it off (many can) keep itup

Mar 31 2010 9:45PM
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freestyler540
Posts: 13083 - Karma: 18,725
I am a mogul skier, so poles are crucial
Mar 31 2010 9:51PM
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.Natty.
Posts: 1030 - Karma: 84
riding no poles is like getting head from a guy, it feel's great until you look down, and realize your gay...

unless youre really good, then you can pull it off
Mar 31 2010 10:03PM
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skinakedfast
Posts: 1294 - Karma: 434

both pairs of my poles were stolen early season.

whatev

Mar 31 2010 11:12PM
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Tjacks19
Posts: 342 - Karma: 42

I CANT DECIDE! I SKI WITH POLES. BUT, THATS BECAUSE I'LL FAIL WITHOUT THEM. I  THINK TRICKS LOOK COOL WITH POLES. BUT, TRICKS ALSO  LOOK COOL WITHOUT POLES. SO, IDK.

Mar 31 2010 11:28PM
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Tjacks19
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Mar 31 2010 11:30PM
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woollygangster
Posts: 235 - Karma: 18
i honestly did serach this thread and this is everything i got when i searched poles

Getting outta the game, line invader 09's used like 4 days. scott jr poles CHEAP
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How do i cut line poles
To the BM skier who was given the white camo Scott World Cup poles at Boston Mills today...
FS: LINE invaders w/bindings, poles, pants, hoodie.
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Just scored $ 60 ,, what poles should i get?

i actually didnt think i was reposting. how bout this no one else comment and it will soon disappear...
Apr 1 2010 12:14AM
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dreadyboy
Posts: 2306 - Karma: 34
chill
Apr 1 2010 1:00AM
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Pahina22
Posts: 151 - Karma: 13
^
Apr 1 2010 1:18AM
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hue.
Posts: 1518 - Karma: 220
No poles is ok if your hiking a box, or if your Andy parry
Apr 1 2010 2:09AM
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Cptn.J
Posts: 51 - Karma: 44
I always ride with poles, whether I'm hitting jumps, rails, or cruising through powder. I remember breaking these poles I had one time and for the rest of the day it just felt weird riding.

I do see some benefits to riding without them, but riding without poles is just not for me
Apr 1 2010 2:15AM
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Tatutu
Posts: 118 - Karma: 11
with poles
cuz i can't ski without them
Apr 1 2010 6:19AM
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Yung_Gnarley
Posts: 9092 - Karma: 3,022
Yeah same. They have really nice grips.
Apr 1 2010 10:58AM
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MADDECENT
Posts: 5579 - Karma: 951
Midget poles are the only plausable solution
Apr 1 2010 11:08AM
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Tjacks19
Posts: 342 - Karma: 42
Hike a box
Apr 1 2010 5:23PM
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beaucottington
Posts: 242 - Karma: 53
poles are a crutch (literally) and not necessary at all.
everyone is used to the style because that is all they know, so changing that looks weird and the trendy fuckers will say it looks gay because it is different. All i gotta say is homos love the pole.


May 19 2010 5:37PM
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Ryanvdonk
Posts: 12811 - Karma: 1,971
hey, maybe they're just listening to outkast, you know: "now throw your hands in the air, and wave 'em like you just dont care..."
May 19 2010 6:27PM
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i.ski.troll.
Posts: 4692 - Karma: 247
No poles in park. They are basically pointless in the park. If I am just riding around, then yeah I will use my poles.
May 19 2010 6:29PM
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panojibber
Posts: 3382 - Karma: 216
I use poles because they help me ski better.

If I get really bored and there is nothing to do, I drop them.

If you're going to ski with midget poles, drop them or get longer poles. If you're using poles as a fashion accessory you don't deserve to have them.

If you're riding pow without poles, chances are you could do it better with poles. Pick some up and charge a bit harder.

Poles are a crutch, yes, but there's a reason they're in use. Touring without poles? Good luck. Skiing moguls without poles? Perfectly possible, but done better and easier with poles. Skiing pow without poles? Perfectly possible, but done better and easier with poles.
May 19 2010 6:38PM
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alvy.
Posts: 2134 - Karma: 377
same.
May 19 2010 9:07PM
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Backyard.Skier
Posts: 5397 - Karma: 1,497
i like no poles for jibbing around and hitting rails but when i go and hit jumps ill bring them along for the ride.
May 19 2010 9:56PM
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a_pla5tic_bag
Posts: 9215 - Karma: 5,398
not having poles is nice for when you do lots of hand drags and plants on things. But I usually use them anyway. Then again I haven't held  pair of poles since march... sad face.
May 19 2010 10:00PM
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dompuch
Posts: 1449 - Karma: 1,186
^this

its personal preferance
May 19 2010 10:06PM
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Jibbin_Ur_Face
Posts: 2536 - Karma: 763
I use poles, but one day i broke mine and skied a day without them and I found it easier to do rails. (Spin on and off)
May 19 2010 10:07PM
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lanny94
Posts: 1374 - Karma: 165
this
May 19 2010 10:38PM
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Sitch.
Posts: 841 - Karma: 13
with poles i find you look very gay without them...but i dont like long poles either
May 20 2010 6:20PM
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cwillygood
Posts: 6831 - Karma: 1,829
poles i think it balences me out better
May 20 2010 7:57PM
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steezenskis
Posts: 1044 - Karma: 31
you gotta have at least short poles for balance.
May 20 2010 9:13PM
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Killa_BeeKnees
Posts: 211 - Karma: 30
only went without poles when trying a front cus i thought they would get in the way. other than that all the time. without just looks gay
May 20 2010 9:34PM
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Fischer-Addicted
Posts: 1064 - Karma: 30
Really depends. At the mountain I ski with poles almost always. On urban though I tend to shy away from them.
May 20 2010 9:36PM
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snowking249
Posts: 1452 - Karma: 34
not true at all, i dont use poles and i have great balance. its just a matter of getting used to not usinng them as a crutch
May 20 2010 9:40PM
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remove
Posts: 2566 - Karma: 1,026

I get mine from the back dumpster at the local ski swap every year............ don't judge me

sometimes i go without if i get bored though. I kinda like it for all mountain for some reason. Park not so much but maybe i'll try it

May 20 2010 11:09PM
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84891jnf92048
Posts: 11552 - Karma: 2,550
always use poles. looks weird when yiu dont
May 20 2010 11:15PM
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84891jnf92048
Posts: 11552 - Karma: 2,550
sry for the dub post, im on iNS and hit post by accident, but i mean i always use poles, and i use tiny, about 33-34" poles for park, and 40" for everything else.
May 20 2010 11:17PM
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panojibber
Posts: 3382 - Karma: 216
Not to be a douche, but its a lot different when you have actual terrain to ski. Pow, big mountain, lines, moguls, all are much MUCH easier and more fun with poles. There's a reason the entire nimbus crew is using poles again.
May 20 2010 11:32PM
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Thenowhereman42
Posts: 5682 - Karma: 65
Does anyone else fee like poles are totally necessary for balance in park but really fun to ditch on a pow day?
May 21 2010 3:47AM
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ISellMeth
Posts: 1440 - Karma: 673
haha thats great dude
May 21 2010 9:08AM
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Colt45er
Posts: 1650 - Karma: 336
with poles, good balance. without poles helps create more balance. I will toss my poles in the woods to spice things up a bit, have fun with my free hands! more high fives to kids, double grabs, hand dragz!
May 21 2010 9:39AM
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EvanMeyer
Posts: 3822 - Karma: 3,449

i use my poles about 70% of the time and the other 30% is either when im just messing around in the park and what not or working on grabs i refuse to hit any jump bigger than 40 without poles though

May 21 2010 10:33AM
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tacobellslayer
Posts: 1493 - Karma: 214
I remember this one saying about what no poles is like.....
May 21 2010 3:30PM
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