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How tall should my ski poles be for park and all mountain.

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gnarRat
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I recently got some cheap k2 ski poles for Christmas, and they are kind of big on me. I am very picky when it comes to pole length, because a pole that is too short makes me hunch over, but a pole that is too long feels awkward, and adds too much weight when doing spins. So I want to find the happy medium between a park pole that I can use all over the mountain. If anyone can help me out with sizing, or reccomend a pole that is light won't be too big that would be great. I am 5,10'' thanks for the help.
Dec 28 2014 4:59AM
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HappySoda
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You should probably look into getting those adjustable poles as park poles are usually too small to be used in the rest of the mountain. Something like this perhaps.
http://www.evo.com/ski-poles/line-skis-pollards-paint-brush-adjustable.aspx
Dec 28 2014 8:53AM
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justinchapman
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S0DAYou should probably look into getting those adjustable poles as park poles are usually too small to be used in the rest of the mountain. Something like this perhaps.
http://www.evo.com/ski-poles/line-skis-pollards-paint-brush-adjustable.aspx


I love my paintbrush. all mountain length is where you make a 90 on your arm. Park is waaaayyyyy shorter
Dec 28 2014 11:02AM
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.lencon
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Even if you don't buy panda poles, head over to their site. They have a really nice sizing chart depending on what kind of skiier you are. Or look into adjustables
Dec 28 2014 12:17PM
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