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CabbyArrant
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I just kind of want like a rough size of some sticks for the park. like should they come up to the waist or around there?
Dec 5 2015 10:05PM
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stinkypinky
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I flip the pole grip down and grab under the basket, if my forearm is parallel to the floor (elbow makes right angle) they seem to work out for me
Dec 5 2015 11:54PM
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Shoey-Ski
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I'm 5'10" and ski 32 inch poles
Dec 5 2015 11:56PM
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Rice
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stinkypinkyI flip the pole grip down and grab under the basket, if my forearm is parallel to the floor (elbow makes right angle) they seem to work out for me


that's for a traditional pole length.

for op, do ^ or shorter.

Shorter poles are better in the park as they don't get in the way as much and are more nimble.

If you're skiing outside of the park, don't go too short as u can't pole plant as well. also try no poles as well to mix things up.
Dec 6 2015 5:25AM
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supersquid
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mine are super short like i let my arms hang down and they should be where my hands are. I need poles to balance it seems but I always stab myself so I just cut them ridiculously short.
Dec 6 2015 9:57AM
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CabbyArrant
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i have traditional sized poles but in the park i tend to not use poles because the ones o got just get in the way.
Dec 6 2015 10:10AM
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stinkypinky
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CabbyArranti have traditional sized poles but in the park i tend to not use poles because the ones o got just get in the way.


I'm the same way, except for slower days. I've got some real short ones for pushing around the park
Dec 6 2015 11:08AM
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Casey
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Just get telescoping poles they can be whatever length you want them to be.
Dec 6 2015 12:04PM
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HAMNATION
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poles are good but sometimes you gotta rock canoe paddle.
Dec 6 2015 9:19PM
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Anesteezia
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I never caught on to the whole short poles thing. I use fitted poles all over the mountain and in the park, never had a problem.

I also have some adjustable poles which are very nice for different conditions.
Dec 7 2015 12:14AM
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sbarlett
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mine are 37 inches i think. they're short and great for the park but not rediculous and they can still actually serve a purpose outside of the park. im 5'9 for reference
Dec 7 2015 2:32PM
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The.Fish
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I just bought a cheap pair, took off grip, cut the pole, then put the grip on and repeated until it seemed short enough for park but i could still get around.
Dec 7 2015 2:47PM
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dyer
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stinkypinkyI flip the pole grip down and grab under the basket, if my forearm is parallel to the floor (elbow makes right angle) they seem to work out for me


this s how you do it. if you want em shorter i make a 45degreee angle with my elbow, the they fit
Dec 7 2015 7:43PM
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