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Best way to cut poles?

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Balzberg
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I just got a pair of Scott Team Issue poles, and I was wondering what you guys think the best way to go about cutting them down is. Also, what's the best way to determine the length they should be?
Aug 3 2011 11:44AM
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idskithat
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use a pipe cutter, and size is all preference
Aug 3 2011 11:54AM
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mountainviper
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Just guestimate and grab an ax and swing away.....haha....jus kidding....first get a c-clamp pipe cutter...a good one because a cheapo will shift and not cut a prefect circle.....put it on the desired place you want the cut and crank it down until the blade is just penetrating the paint....then do a circle....it should score a perfect circle in the paint....then do another half turn on the tightening knob and do another circle.....repeat that step until your all the way through....it's important to not get impatient and jus crank the thing down too much because it will bend the pole....hope that helps.
Aug 3 2011 11:57AM
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mountainviper
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Yeah also the length is preference but generally ya go short for super tech park stuff but I would look at Scotts pole sizing chart to see what's recommended for you....most park guys go about 2" shorter than what the recommended traditional length is for them when it comes to park....but remember not to go too short because then the pole becomes fairly non functional and is therefore jus something to hold jus because....your gonna want to be able to stab the snow when need be.
Aug 3 2011 12:03PM
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Balzberg
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thanks for the help everyone!
Aug 3 2011 12:31PM
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OldDirtyPete
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Dude I just use a hacksaw then sand the edges. I mean I guess you could use a pipe cutter but its probably easier to get ahold of a hacksaw. Pipecutter is a good idea but I dont have access to one and if you don't you shouldn't be afraid to hack away works good.
Aug 3 2011 1:08PM
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mountainviper
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Yeah alot of people go the hacksaw route.....ya jus gotta be careful on how much pressure you apply and ya won't get a perfect cut either....it's kinda the Jerry-rig way to go but it does work.
Aug 3 2011 1:14PM
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Thick.Black.Gurl
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It won't matter cause your grip will cover up any shitty cut you did, I mean I cut my down with a steak knife, dont worry much
Aug 3 2011 1:41PM
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BigBadWolf
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This
Aug 3 2011 3:14PM
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mountainviper
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Well there is the half assed way and the right way but damn bro a steak knife?...that's hardcore....but FYI to op...a precise cut will help to keep the poles structural integrity....and angled or mangled cut will create weak spots further down the poles and could potentially cause a bend where otherwise it wouldn't...do it the right way.
Aug 3 2011 4:58PM
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steezysteeze
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I love you
Aug 3 2011 5:07PM
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Thick.Black.Gurl
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Haha, ya steak knife is pretty ghetto, but it dont matter cause I break poles so I just get like $2 poles from thrift store but I guess if you got nice ones, you probally want to use something other than a steak knife :)
Aug 3 2011 5:13PM
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Pudge
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this is a perfect example of why tech talk thursdays need to be brought back
Aug 3 2011 5:21PM
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mountainviper
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Yeah but the dude bought the Scott team poles....theys a little pricey ya know?....do it right the first time to save the leg sprain of tryin to kick yourself in the ass.
Aug 3 2011 5:39PM
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razors-chaz
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What to do to find your prefered length before cutting is to run a marker pen on the pole around the bottom of the grip. Take the grip off and measure the length from the end of the pole to the mark. You will then know how much pole is covered by grip and then with the grip off find the place most comfortable to you mark (subtley) slightly below and measure up the grip covering length and cut with pipe cutter.
Aug 3 2011 6:03PM
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Balzberg
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my thoughts, and i got em for $45 so not too bad
Aug 3 2011 6:11PM
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SKI.ING
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Pick up Armada poles, the grips make it way easier to cut down and then watch 4Frnt's tech talk video about pole cutting and you are set!
Aug 3 2011 6:20PM
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tjenk
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TRY SHOVING THE POLE UP YOUR ASS TILL IT REALLY HURTS AND YOU HAVE DIFFICULTY ARTICULATING WORDS AND THEN JUMP OUT THE BACK OF A MOVING CAR.........


no but really..........eyeball the length you think you'll want, then heat up the grip slowly with a hairdryer to pull it off. Use a coping saw to cut the pole to length, use some masking tape around the cutline to make a clean cut without any burs, then slap the grip back on.


then go beat your dog or sister with the newly cut poles
Aug 4 2011 12:46AM
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Blake.P
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For size, I'm 5'10/11 and I find 38-40 inches to be perfect. They are short enough, but can still be used. Except in pow. I only had those on a Pow day and hiking out of flats was hell
Aug 4 2011 2:40AM
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Balzberg
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thats the best thing about new poles!
Aug 4 2011 9:24AM
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mountainviper
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Holy 38-40"....why even ski with poles?... Im 6' and rock a 50" in pow and 48"s for park/all mountain....I've seen kids rockin like 36"s yet the pole never touches the ground....it's like why? Why even ski with poles?....guess it makes airs still look tech and can help somewhat with balance but IMO if you ridin with poles that short jus ditch em ya know?
Aug 4 2011 10:20AM
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Balzberg
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In park, I feel like all they help me with is balance. Long poles in the park just get in the way. But in pow, adjustable poles are for sure the way to go.
Aug 4 2011 11:55AM
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Toasty.
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nanobots /thread
Aug 4 2011 5:11PM
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I_Am_Mod
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burn it off with acid!
Aug 4 2011 5:54PM
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Thug**
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i put the top of the basket in my hand then hold the pole twords my body and where my pole meets my arm pits is where i cut the pole so arm length
Aug 4 2011 7:07PM
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dispatchQ_main
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Hack saw. A wrong angle doen't make them tougher. Come on they're poles, if you fall on em they will still bend.
Aug 4 2011 7:38PM
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TNORTS
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I used a hairdryer to heat up the glue on my grips and pull them off. Then I used a hand saw to cut the poles down and just jammed the grips back on with brute force.
Aug 4 2011 10:27PM
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