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Ski Poles

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Juan1325
Posts: 80 - Karma: 90
Just write what you think about ski poles in general.
Do you use ski poles?
How long are they?
How long have you been using them?
Did you buy the first pair you found or one specific model?

Sorry for my bad english
Jun 19 2018 8:21PM
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tsingtaofanatic
Posts: 3344 - Karma: 4,585
I just use really short poles.
Jun 19 2018 9:02PM
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weastcoat
Posts: 6402 - Karma: 73,964
Yeah lets make another ski poles thread
Jun 19 2018 9:48PM
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sklermang
Posts: 2981 - Karma: 1,954
i cut my poles down
so that they are sixty-five
degrees from my elbow.

A haiku that is approximately true.
Jun 19 2018 9:49PM
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Skibumsmith
Posts: 5432 - Karma: 11,811
These grips...
Jun 20 2018 1:30AM
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BrawnTrends
Posts: 1102 - Karma: 2,438
I use regular 120cm (47") Scott poles for everyday skiing, and I have Armada adjustable poles for touring and powder.
Been using the Scotts for 3 seasons now. They're bent and chipped but they do the job just fine. Bought the Armadas last season and I really like them.
Jun 20 2018 5:17AM
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nmwninjart
Posts: 2984 - Karma: 14,997
I use these old beat up poles that were given to me. They were cut down to fit my short self so i have no idea how long they are. I sometimes go without and during those times i miss them when in the lift line to help with getting to the chair
Jun 20 2018 7:13AM
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crustyboot.420
Posts: 989 - Karma: 4,273
I use some old poles i found from my garage. I only use them when i'm not skiing park.
Jun 21 2018 4:52AM
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Skrp
Posts: 27 - Karma: -77
Depends on the snow fall
Jun 21 2018 11:00PM
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dwt802
Posts: 3234 - Karma: 31,919
Yes, old rental poles are the shit, free and find some at a decent high and you’re good to go
Jun 23 2018 9:40PM
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lmmcc
Posts: 292 - Karma: 680
I don't know about you guys but I like to stick with normal poles
Jun 24 2018 2:12AM
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milo-mcsenderson
Posts: 618 - Karma: 8,037
I have kind of used a bizarre selection of poles.

Line junior adjustable poles that were my park poles. They’re battered and don’t adjust so easily anymore. Got some tiny armada poles that a mate on season found lapping a gondi solo, they’re super fun.

Then I have some 130cm’s that I use for steeps and ‘real’ skiing but the adjustment back to the ‘right’ length and they always feel so bizarre and throw out my technique when I adjust.

I also don’t use poles indoors or on dry slope/some park laps.

Essentially. I use what I’m in the mood for. Love swerving with no poles. Love a good fall line pole plant on the steeps.

Use whatever’s clever (totally) Trevor.
Jun 24 2018 8:23AM
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nmwninjart
Posts: 2984 - Karma: 14,997
Why do poles used in the park appear shorter than "regular" poles? Are they actually shorter and why ?
Jun 24 2018 8:32AM
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mattm7
Posts: 355 - Karma: 1,974
nmwninjartWhy do poles used in the park appear shorter than "regular" poles? Are they actually shorter and why ?


I think its just because they're less likely to get in the way if they're a bit shorter
Jun 24 2018 10:08AM
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mattm7
Posts: 355 - Karma: 1,974
Every pair of poles i've owned i've lost, i don't use poles
Jun 24 2018 10:09AM
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powpatrol
Posts: 1659 - Karma: 10,829
mattm7I think its just because they're less likely to get in the way if they're a bit shorter


Yeah it’s basically this and some people have either learnt or are just really used to poles that their balance isn’t right without them. Saw a kid in Val Thorens absolutely shred the park there but at the same time had these 50-60cm poles just for the right balance

**This post was edited on Jun 24th 2018 at 10:55:44am
Jun 24 2018 10:55AM
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CalumSKI
Posts: 4133 - Karma: 23,256
very, very short
Jun 24 2018 7:38PM
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B_K
Posts: 723 - Karma: 1,291
i make sure my poles are the same length as my skis
Jun 25 2018 9:54AM
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JoeF2661
Posts: 1627 - Karma: 6,296
Why do I use poles? Because I like to make proper turns. Proper turns, as in the turns that 95% of the skiing community cant do. Ah, the lost art of the turn. Get on it park rats.
Jun 25 2018 10:50AM
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OregonDead
Posts: 6876 - Karma: 24,425
nmwninjartWhy do poles used in the park appear shorter than "regular" poles? Are they actually shorter and why ?


Shorter is always relative so if you think you have shorter poles someone can always show up with shorter poles and then you'll have longer poles.
Jun 25 2018 12:20PM
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tomasvillegas
Posts: 49 - Karma: 43
I think they are garbage and that they do not help at all just bother your hands
Jun 26 2018 7:12AM
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freestyler540
Posts: 13078 - Karma: 18,713
Wow I am so bored...I never write about this kinda stuff.
I have 2 pairs; one for ripping park and shredding inbounds. im 6'2'' and like them waist high, graphite type.
The other are aluminum single stage collapsible for back country touring. As long as they arent bent to shit, it doesnt matter.
Jun 26 2018 7:20AM
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