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POLES OR NO POLES

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tomorton9
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when learning new tricks and even doing some tricks eg. rails, backflips (1 i do with rails 1 without) but what is easier to use poles or to use no poles?
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.Morton
Posts: 443 - Karma: 1,559
It depends really, some people are better at going without poles. But for others, who have used poles their whole lives it can really throw your balance off if you switch to not using them.
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Rice
Posts: 311 - Karma: 2,230
It's up to you. Personal preference I suppose.

And there is a search bar btw. This thread has been repeated so may times.

In the park, poles aren't really needed. There is no need to pole plant, but I personally find it easier to ski with poles in general.

Grabs are slightly harder with poles and you can't grab with 5 fingers.
10 years ago
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fresh_prince
Posts: 993 - Karma: 11,916
who needs poles when you have the search bar
10 years ago
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270on420out
Posts: 7522 - Karma: 51,280
I love the no poles look, but I look really stupid when I go no poles, so I now ski with poles all. the time. Even when learning new tricks.
10 years ago
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Dobber
Posts: 1698 - Karma: 9,832
I lost a bet and I had to ski with one pole all day. I just rowed with it like I was in a canoe.

One pole.
10 years ago
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Easy-E
Posts: 751 - Karma: 1,686
I use poles to show all the females how long my "ski pole" is. I have 176cm poles.
10 years ago
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dingus
Posts: 1328 - Karma: 7,879
I prefer poles, they weigh down my hands so my hands are not touching the sky, I wish I could be like Henrik with the no pole steeze but I have yet to find it in me
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JGWI
Posts: 2842 - Karma: 7,812
It really depends on the day for me.
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Pac2
Posts: 800 - Karma: 3,042
Depends on what I'm feeling but honestly poles don't matter much, I mean it's more of a style preference. Although this is my first year on skis and when first skiing in the park I didn't use them and never really enjoyed using them, but once I started using them and got used to doing grabs while holding a pole which can be tricky with mitts, I sort of just kept using them and one day I tried went without them and it was fine but it didnt feel right, but then a few days later I went and didn't use my poles much so it depends on the day but I usually go with poles now.
10 years ago
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Nikolaus
Posts: 863 - Karma: 1,000
switching to no poles made tricks easier for me
10 years ago
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Brocka_Flocka
Posts: 1215 - Karma: 8,744
Candide said he doesn't like the no poles thing. That's pretty much all you need to know.
10 years ago
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peterspringer10
Posts: 153 - Karma: 439
They both have their ups and downs. In my opinion skiing with poles gives you better style typically, but I ski without poles because it feels better, easier to grab, etc
10 years ago
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GeorgiaJibber
Posts: 1608 - Karma: 1,354
No poles in the park, but poles when skiing out of the park
10 years ago
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andymcnipples
Posts: 154 - Karma: 724
Cut down poles are where it's at
10 years ago
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danbq2310
Posts: 141 - Karma: 362
10 years ago
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danbq2310
Posts: 141 - Karma: 362
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danbq2310
Posts: 141 - Karma: 362
couple of poles there
10 years ago
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mike759
Posts: 887 - Karma: 1,989
I use poles for balance unless im in my backyard or anywhere thats not a legit mountain then no poles
10 years ago
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skiguy04
Posts: 1640 - Karma: 1,275
I only ski with one pole… and its in my pants
10 years ago
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Swandog7
Posts: 4957 - Karma: 9,033
I use poles for learning new stuff and getting comfortable at it. I used poles for a couple months this season to get comfortable keeping my hands down and prevent my arms from waving around. Now I don't anymore and on an average day I wont. Way better and more convenient, especially with rope tows in Minnesota
10 years ago
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Crucify
Posts: 43 - Karma: 160
What I do is go no skis
10 years ago
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