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No poles= more style?

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Skurfer
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So I noticed lately that allot of the guys with some of the best style are skiing with out poles. Check out Keiran McVeigh in R2R and pretty much all of the guys in B&E Be Yourself episode.

Not saying that dudes with poles dont have style because that would be a straight up lie. Clayton Vila killed it in the creep. Just seems like lately the dudes not rocking pointy sticks are making it look easier than those who are. Anybody have any idea why?
Dec 13 2012 9:17AM
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dan1080
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some pool it off, some don't.  personally i prefer poles
Dec 13 2012 9:24AM
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coolflash8
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someone stole my poles this year so im going no poles. and so far it feels a lot more free, and you can be a lot more creative once u get used to not being able to pole yourself to rails and stuff
Dec 13 2012 9:29AM
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Round-Four
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repost
Dec 13 2012 9:29AM
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Skurfer
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Not trying to repost, and definitely not look for advice on the subject. Just wondering if people noticed that all the guys really crushin it lately werent using poles.
Dec 13 2012 9:36AM
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KJacks
Posts: 440 - Karma: 2,329
A few guys can pull it off, but for the most part i think you look way better with poles than without
Dec 13 2012 9:46AM
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jason...
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pool =/= pull.

wow.
Dec 13 2012 10:12AM
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coolflash8
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it isnt really about looking good, for me its about functionality. I can ski way better without them, but i dont know if i can "pull them off"
Dec 13 2012 10:24AM
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Mr.Bishop
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Free your hands, free your mind.

Dec 13 2012 10:57AM
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Dr.Dealgood
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^ hahahaha
Dec 13 2012 11:02AM
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Mr.Bishop
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Maybe Free your hands, free your soul.

I dropped poles a few years for a gag and I just can't stand to pick them up again.
Dec 13 2012 11:08AM
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NinetyFour
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No-poles, free souls?
Dec 13 2012 11:16AM
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Shredability
Posts: 2756 - Karma: 501
I can't ski without them, arms all over the place looking like complete tool
Dec 13 2012 11:56AM
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whoa-dere
Posts: 10596 - Karma: 7,105
Truth, no pole is the shit
Dec 13 2012 11:58AM
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TNORTS
Posts: 2077 - Karma: 2,761

Havn't used them once this season and not going back. I'll keep them fro when I'm shredding all mountain, but honostly it feels so much better skiing park without poles. Also, if you can't ski without poles without flailing your arms around, you are relying too much on your poles to ski. For me there was literally no adjustment for skiing without poles other than lift lines. Regardless, I suggest everyone try it. It's definitely not for every skiier, but you wont know until you at least try.

Dec 13 2012 12:00PM
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FroesenSkeeze
Posts: 638 - Karma: 673
Skiing without poles is nice, cause when your hands get cold, you can put them in your pockets!
Dec 13 2012 12:05PM
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ejm
Posts: 794 - Karma: 196
no poles=flailing arms for me.
Dec 13 2012 12:08PM
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Stickity
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no poles also makes grabs easier
Dec 13 2012 12:17PM
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Holte
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I wish Wallisch and Andy still went no poles from time to time.
Dec 13 2012 1:01PM
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Session
Posts: 5400 - Karma: 22,469
I would really like to see video of some of you who claim to have gone no poles. It's not that I don't believe you do it, but to see if you can actually pull it off without looking like shit. Most people can't.
Dec 13 2012 1:11PM
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Stickity
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if you can ski with poles, it's the exact same thing as long as you don't flail around. that being said, i flail like a motherfucker but it's just as bad with poles
Dec 13 2012 1:13PM
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coolflash8
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here u go, i am the third person in the video. drop kicks and grey pants.


Dec 13 2012 1:32PM
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FroesenSkeeze
Posts: 638 - Karma: 673
Making no poles look good. And I laughed my ass off at your sig "HIV Aladeen" hahaha. Just watched the Dictator a couple days ago.
Dec 13 2012 1:37PM
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dayinthelifepc
Posts: 242 - Karma: 88
Not even a chance that no poles make for better style
Dec 13 2012 1:41PM
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coolflash8
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thanks, that was my second day without poles so i dont feel totally stable without them. and my filmer fucking sucks dick, and cut out my good shots on the DFD and a few off the canted up rail. but the dictator is the shit
Dec 13 2012 1:42PM
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MANDER
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Still the best.

Dec 13 2012 1:46PM
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NinetyFour
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This video is the new standard for potatoed quality.

Sick edit otherwise, he pulls it off pretty good.
Dec 13 2012 1:53PM
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FroesenSkeeze
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YES, this video is one of my favorites, and it's been a huge influence for me . Watching it during the summer years ago and getting me pumped for the season. Also, the song is so chill. Just an overall great edit, thanks for the post.
Dec 13 2012 1:55PM
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450out.
Posts: 596 - Karma: 517
Skiing with no poles is like getting head from a dude. It feels cool, until you look down and realize you're gay.
Dec 13 2012 2:00PM
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Session
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That's cool, but that edit didn't have any footage of you actually skiing, unless you count snowplowing.
Dec 13 2012 2:05PM
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BlackCupid
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You don't even ski so your opinion is irrelevant.
Dec 13 2012 2:07PM
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coolflash8
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i actually ski better without poles, i have a more aggressive stance and less leaning back and getting shinbang.
Dec 13 2012 2:35PM
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Zimmy
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For me, it's no poles + heart = more style (so it's all about what you replace your poles with that determines whether the outcome is better or worse)

A lot of people look and ski better with poles. Nothing to be ashamed of, but I think long-term it's a relic of a bygone era.. at least if I can make my statement)

Maybe it's a matter of getting your music right.
Dec 13 2012 2:41PM
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CKpolicy
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gay dudes are all about style. your point is flawed.
Dec 13 2012 3:05PM
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Plod
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Yes!
Dec 13 2012 3:08PM
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a_burger
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Not using poles increases your balance a lot, so it makes it a lot easier to focus on style. That doesn't mean you can just drop your poles and be flowing with style though, takes some getting used to (as in figuring out wtf to do with your hands most of the time)
Dec 13 2012 3:12PM
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Mr.Bishop
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Is skiing a fashion show?

I just think it feels good.
Dec 13 2012 3:15PM
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Zimmy
Posts: 1258 - Karma: -1,327
You've nailed it. If you can increase flow without poles then it's all the better.

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I think the newschool progression (dare I say it) has gone from steeze to stoke at this point, but the real benefits are when speed is introduced. That's why I've called my skis speedboards, and to get big speed, you need a straight back, not a computer back, and to get that you need good style.


Dec 13 2012 3:45PM
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TNORTS
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Now that ive gotten used to the look of no poles (since it seems to be having a resurgance) I like the look alot better than poles in general. However style is style, and if you have bad style it doesnt matter if you have poles or not.
Dec 13 2012 3:54PM
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whoa-dere
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Your mom
Dec 13 2012 4:10PM
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Stickity
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consume cockmeat
Dec 13 2012 4:16PM
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NinetyFour
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Ehh I don't think poles are part of a bygone era. For tight compact rail hits in some places they are really the only way to get good speed, no way you can skate everything in. Super essential for any form of touring as well.

Not necessary everywhere though, that's forsure.
Dec 13 2012 4:19PM
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will_powder
Posts: 3194 - Karma: 5,445
Little flipper boards are not going to let you ski faster, there's a reason downhill skiers rides 245 cm long skis and 145s for slalom. Your points are invalidate and heartcarving is dumb
Dec 13 2012 4:20PM
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SkiTennessee
Posts: 345 - Karma: 44
id say that having some dope park poles could be more steezy than no poles, it shouldnt really matter, who gives a fuck if you have poles or not, its skiing
Dec 13 2012 4:23PM
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Peach.
Posts: 3879 - Karma: 933
I like skiing without poles from time to time but for some reason I just feel like edits without poles just look so much less clean. Nothing against guys who ride without poles it's just I get the rollerblades on snow vibe. Not that there's anything wrong with that either.
I don't know I'm weird.
Dec 13 2012 4:24PM
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ejm
Posts: 794 - Karma: 196
Yeah I agree, just my opinion but skiing without poles makes ur hands look out of place, hard to explain
Dec 13 2012 5:18PM
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Zimmy
Posts: 1258 - Karma: -1,327
Clyde, you're just dumb man.

I should be flattered Henrik's trying to rip my stoke...
Dec 13 2012 5:40PM
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Peach.
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fuq u clydes kool
Dec 13 2012 5:45PM
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Stickity
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:D
Dec 13 2012 5:46PM
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Chubz.
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i leik clyde yo'.
Dec 13 2012 5:53PM
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