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Shoey-Ski
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I am 5'7 and am looking into picking up some line tacs what length should i get???
Oct 26 2013 9:08PM
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JOYSTICK*
Posts: 271 - Karma: 1,719
Thats a tough decision... I would probably go with this size HERE.

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Oct 26 2013 9:10PM
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milk_man
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Oct 26 2013 9:23PM
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milk_man
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But in all seriousness I would do 36 inches. It really depends on how and where you're gonna ski tho. For me I never use poles, I pretty much just carry them so I would want a shorter one, but if you use them to push off and for turning you might want a little longer like 44 in.
Oct 26 2013 9:26PM
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joe_dirt
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Knee height is perfect.
Oct 26 2013 10:00PM
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JDUBSki22
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Im 5'7 and i ride 100 CM poles. they go about to my belly button.
Oct 26 2013 11:43PM
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KingGeedorah
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It depends on what you're skiing. If it's power you're gonna want something longer obviously, but if it's park, it varies on personal preference. My poles are up to my belly button or waist. This way, I can use them out of the park, but they don't get in the way.
Oct 27 2013 12:30AM
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HalKK
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Ones that go up to your shoulders should do the trick. Pole planting galore.
Oct 27 2013 4:08AM
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humpty
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Honestly dude don't spent more than 15 bucks on poles. I have two different poles and they are poles from the lost and found or ski swap
Oct 27 2013 8:35AM
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kkeatz
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Buy them big then pop the grip and cut them to whatever size you want.
Oct 27 2013 10:20AM
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Shoey-Ski
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i ski mostly park

Oct 27 2013 12:03PM
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Skibumsmith
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Are they for cross country skiing? If they are then nipple height is what you want.
Oct 27 2013 3:57PM
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Lick
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Being honest, get some at about hip level. That's what I like
Oct 27 2013 4:36PM
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