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Triscuit
Posts: 118 - Karma: 450
Looking to get some new park poles any suggestions in types and lengths? I'm looking at some line poles rn
Jan 6 2016 4:21PM
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therealsassy
Posts: 85 - Karma: 336
just get the cheapest pair you can find dude...

or pinch a pair of rentals.
Jan 6 2016 4:37PM
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DBack1321
Posts: 410 - Karma: 485
They are literally just metal sticks. It really doesn't matter man. You can usually find some used ones for $5.

i personally prefer 50" aluminum ones.
Jan 6 2016 4:38PM
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lilgapaboi
Posts: 260 - Karma: 580
get any kind but take off the grips (u just rip them off) then cut them down to about your hips then put the grips back on
Jan 6 2016 4:44PM
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BumpzNtrees
Posts: 354 - Karma: 1,037
find some poles in a ditch and if they happen to be line, then there you go. Or just find some sticks laying around
Jan 6 2016 4:56PM
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BumpzNtrees
Posts: 354 - Karma: 1,037
therealsassyjust get the cheapest pair you can find dude...

or pinch a pair of rentals.


Actually this might even be better advice. Just walk into any rental place at the mtn and say "i forgot to get poles"
Jan 6 2016 4:58PM
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bait
Posts: 1226 - Karma: 3,580
go outside the rental loge at any hill and snag a gaper'S sticks.
Jan 6 2016 5:20PM
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.lencon
Posts: 6753 - Karma: 17,183
BumpzNtreesActually this might even be better advice. Just walk into any rental place at the mtn and say "i forgot to get poles"


baitgo outside the rental loge at any hill and snag a gaper'S sticks.


Yo stealing ain't cool guys.


I may be biased, but check out panda poles. They are really sweet and a super high quality pole.
Jan 6 2016 6:49PM
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DominatorJacques
Posts: 11232 - Karma: 76,337
Line poles are sweet, but the best poles are "virtual" AKA no poles at all!
Jan 6 2016 8:59PM
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Bogs
Posts: 4296 - Karma: 1,361
therealsassyor pinch a pair of rentals.


BumpzNtreesActually this might even be better advice. Just walk into any rental place at the mtn and say "i forgot to get poles"


baitgo outside the rental loge at any hill and snag a gaper'S sticks.


Yeah...unless you're a complete jackass, don't do any of these things. Stealing ski gear, no matter how cheap or inconsequential, is a really scummy thing to do. You could go to a shop and ask if they have any old or mismatched poles they'd be happy to give away or sell for cheap, or go dumpster diving until you found something that works if you really can't spare the money for a pair of poles.

My opinion is poles don't really matter as long as they're the right length, or you're really into touring and want something adjustable for the way up.
Jan 6 2016 9:34PM
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Park.
Posts: 2480 - Karma: 4,582
no poles are the best poles




But really, I dont break my fucking thumb every time I fall if I dont have poles which is super nice considering I feel the early stages of arthritis in those motherfuckers.

(P.S. I'm definitely too young for arthritis)
Jan 6 2016 9:41PM
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DBack1321
Posts: 410 - Karma: 485
parkplaygroundno poles are the best poles




But really, I dont break my fucking thumb every time I fall if I dont have poles which is super nice considering I feel the early stages of arthritis in those motherfuckers.

(P.S. I'm definitely too young for arthritis)


If you hurt your thumb everytime you eat it with poles, then you're probably putting the strap on wrong. Hand all the way through then thumb on top.
Jan 7 2016 3:00PM
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Dddsz
Posts: 3042 - Karma: 7,324
LINE pollard's paintbrush poles are sweet. I never really felt like my poles were the right length so I tried adjustable and I have them dialed-in to the perfect length. The wrist-straps are velcro with a little bit of leather and the poles are super lightweight.

They're pricey but I was sick of cheap poles getting bent and baskets falling off.

Jan 7 2016 3:34PM
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Park.
Posts: 2480 - Karma: 4,582
DBack1321If you hurt your thumb everytime you eat it with poles, then you're probably putting the strap on wrong. Hand all the way through then thumb on top.


I never been using the straps man. I just instinctively open my hands up to brace for falls alot and my thumbs get tweaked alot
Jan 7 2016 4:11PM
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pduncan
Posts: 1132 - Karma: 1,607
Get some Stash poles! :)
Jan 7 2016 7:28PM
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freeski1620
Posts: 5670 - Karma: 1,718
Scott Team Issue is the best aluminum pole made. 4 years on mine and still no problems. oh and the grips are also the best out. its all about that dual density baby.
Jan 7 2016 9:54PM
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CabbyArrant
Posts: 779 - Karma: 4,120
Instead of being a douche and ripping of people's stuff you could spend $20 to get a pair of line poles from the-house.com
Jan 8 2016 7:33PM
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cobra_commander
Posts: 16909 - Karma: 4,686
Scott Series4/Team Issue/World Cup.

I have over 7 years on mine. No bends or any damage.
Jan 8 2016 8:24PM
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Deepskier
Posts: 3267 - Karma: 4,829
freeski1620Scott Team Issue is the best aluminum pole made. 4 years on mine and still no problems. oh and the grips are also the best out. its all about that dual density baby.


same other than a small bend and a basket falling off but they are the jr ones I think
Jan 10 2016 5:28PM
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Caucasian_Asian
Posts: 2447 - Karma: 1,665
cobra_commanderScott Series4/Team Issue/World Cup.

I have over 7 years on mine. No bends or any damage.


I had a pair for 10 years before I lost them
Jan 10 2016 6:27PM
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