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H4wG
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So I like no poles. It just feels cleaner I guess. Helps me do grabs/hand drags too because I suck. I'll definitely bring my poles if there's pow, but most other days I feel like I'm not really doing anything with em.

People say that pole planting makes your skiing better, and then post a video of some dude on a groomer as evidence of the superiority of pole plants. I have yet to see any thoughts on what pole planting actually does to help (balance, timing, why do you need to hold poles for this?). I personally don't care at all about groomers, they're just what's in between fresh tracks and things to jump off of.

So am I putting myself at a disadvantage here? Are pole plants essential for good skiing technique?
Dec 23 2018 6:33PM
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xxACIDTRIPxx
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Dude where can I find pole plants?
I need some new ones
Dec 23 2018 7:06PM
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H4wG
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They're kinda rare these days. You can grow your own though. Fill a pot up with snow and jam a ski pole right in the middle. If you keep it at the right temperature the ski pole will grow roots and bloom.
Dec 23 2018 7:11PM
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xxACIDTRIPxx
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H4wGThey're kinda rare these days. You can grow your own though. Fill a pot up with snow and jam a ski pole right in the middle. If you keep it at the right temperature the ski pole will grow roots and bloom.


Recommended pH for the soil?
Dec 23 2018 7:30PM
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lil.Boye
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i have no idea what the fuck you are talking about but get some poles. i feel like my style, stability and control gets way better. only thing is that my creativity isn't always there since i can't put my hand down for doing dumb tricks like tripods, prenose, styleturns etc.
Dec 23 2018 7:41PM
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H4wG
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XxAc1DtR1PxXRecommended pH for the soil?

No soil, just snow. Neutral pH is ideal, but if you're having trouble you can tear open a handwarmer and sprinkle the contents on your pole plant once a week to give it some additional nutrients.

**This post was edited on Dec 23rd 2018 at 7:56:17pm
Dec 23 2018 7:55PM
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hootsquad
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they can help with timing and rhythm of your turns, also helps to keep your weight forward
Dec 23 2018 7:56PM
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nmwninjart
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I learned to ski with poles. I was taught as mentioned eariler timing, rhythm and keeping the hands forward. This season Ive been going without and I still can do all those without the poles.I feel more free and I felt they just got in the way and it opens up for more creative options with your hands.
I havent tried it but how do people with short fingers do grabs with their pole in hand?
Dec 23 2018 10:21PM
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Erikaaa
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nmwninjartI learned to ski with poles. I was taught as mentioned eariler timing, rhythm and keeping the hands forward. This season Ive been going without and I still can do all those without the poles.I feel more free and I felt they just got in the way and it opens up for more creative options with your hands.
I havent tried it but how do people with short fingers do grabs with their pole in hand?


Companies like Line make poles with pretty thin grips, almost the same width of the pole.. *pointy sticks with grips* - would recommend their poles
Dec 23 2018 10:49PM
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Dunderflip
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pole plants only really help when youre skiing bumps. yeah you can plant into a nice carve on corduroy but you can also just not and get the exact same turn. ive been skiing with poles recently to help me keep my arms down but thats like literally the only thing theyre good for if im not in a mogul field
Dec 23 2018 10:56PM
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ASSholebomber22
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Pole plants really help get your weight forward consistently when making tight turns on shit-your-pants steep terrain. With a proper pole plant your body is in the correct position it needs to be in before every turn.
Dec 23 2018 11:05PM
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Legend27
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If you're not in the park then please use some poles. If you ski without poles on the rest of the mountain people will think you're a park rat and shit at reg skiing.
Dec 23 2018 11:08PM
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John18_6
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Switched back to poles this season after going no poles for 7 years. Don't get me wrong, I loved skiing without poles but I had a sudden change in heart this year. I think I just wanted to be different than everyone else because 95-98% of park skiers in Minnesota don't use poles. And getting speed without having to do your best Wayne Gretzky impersonation is pretty sweet.

Aside from the occasional thumb bruise from slamming on them they don't really get in the way, they just add another aspect of skiing that you have to control. And in my unpopular opinion, if you got two identical tricks (one with poles, one without) the one with poles is going to look better. Especially if you've got big pow baskets, straight aesthetic.
Dec 23 2018 11:39PM
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WoFIowz
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Steeper terrain- a must
Dec 24 2018 12:20AM
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skiguy04
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runforlove2018Steeper terrain- a must


Naw dawg can still use your mitt for ya emergency
Dec 24 2018 1:31PM
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ThatSkiierKidd64
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Poles will make you automatically ski better, I bought a pair from the homeless man outside my resort, and I landed a dub 180 right after.
Dec 24 2018 5:35PM
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tschums
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got sick of jamming my thumbs
Dec 24 2018 11:02PM
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dietcoke.man
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H4wGSo I like no poles. It just feels cleaner I guess. Helps me do grabs/hand drags too because I suck. I'll definitely bring my poles if there's pow, but most other days I feel like I'm not really doing anything with em.

People say that pole planting makes your skiing better, and then post a video of some dude on a groomer as evidence of the superiority of pole plants. I have yet to see any thoughts on what pole planting actually does to help (balance, timing, why do you need to hold poles for this?). I personally don't care at all about groomers, they're just what's in between fresh tracks and things to jump off of.

So am I putting myself at a disadvantage here? Are pole plants essential for good skiing technique?


they throw your weight forward and set you up for your turn but if ur a decent enough skier u shouldn't need them

also poles are gay
Dec 25 2018 12:08AM
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Lokdog
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If you ski park you do you, but as far as all mtn/freeride goes you need that shit, not just for turns but if you want to stomp some fatty cliffs or big sends to hardpack you gotta have poles to 4 point those landings. Sure you could do it without poles but guarantee you'll be stomping a lot more stuff with poles. Skiing without poles is defs a fun time and get more creative with stuff, but you won't be charging the way you would if you had poles.
Dec 25 2018 2:59AM
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Dddsz
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shittyswrvskieralso poles are gay

Do people still actually use gay as an insult? I thought that was some 2005 playground trash talk. Weird to see it brought back.
Dec 25 2018 8:55AM
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WoFIowz
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QuaffDo people still actually use gay as an insult? I thought that was some 2005 playground trash talk. Weird to see it brought back.


Uhhhhh yeah. That phrase was popular more than just in 2005. Definitely still gets said
Dec 25 2018 9:08AM
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Dddsz
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runforlove2018Uhhhhh yeah. That phrase was popular more than just in 2005. Definitely still gets said

Uhhhh don't use that tone with me you stupid motherfucking bitch. Have a shitty Christmas.
Dec 25 2018 9:37AM
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PsychicMigration
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Skiing bumps or trees they are definitely essential. Just ripping around the mountain I'll more then likely have them to, but for park its such a waste.
Dec 25 2018 11:20AM
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c0ntentcreat0r
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I ski park sometimes with poles, sometimes without. I feel like they make spins(especially spins onto rails) harder, probably because they make my arms feels heavy. I also find it impossible to grab with poles. I agree that when skiing anywhere with bumps, pow, trees, or steeps poles have a benefit, and I would ski all mountain with poles but I currently don't own any and don't wanna spend 100$ or more on adjustable length poles.
Dec 25 2018 11:48AM
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AbiH
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Does Full Tilt make poles??? If not this should be a thing
Dec 25 2018 1:40PM
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3mania
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Candide uses poles. That's all I need to know.
Dec 25 2018 3:56PM
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AbiH
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So much hate on this thread.... didn’t realize this was a sensitive subject haha
Dec 25 2018 7:36PM
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xxACIDTRIPxx
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AbiHDoes Full Tilt make poles??? If not this should be a thing


This deserves more down votes tbh
Dec 25 2018 7:40PM
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AbiH
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XxAc1DtR1PxXThis deserves more down votes tbh


Why? What did I miss?!
Dec 25 2018 7:41PM
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Woos
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AbiHWhy? What did I miss?!


BECAUSE LINE MAKES POLES AND LINE OWNS FULL TILT

Your posts are always the worst ma'am.
Dec 26 2018 2:07PM
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JmckR
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Anyone who skis outside of the park without poles looks and skis like a fucking dumbass
Dec 26 2018 2:19PM
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AbiH
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teamSESHBECAUSE LINE MAKES POLES AND LINE OWNS FULL TILT

Your posts are always the worst ma'am.


oh got it, now I know, my apologies for being subpar kind sir.
Dec 26 2018 2:24PM
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VV.XTREME
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teamSESHBECAUSE LINE MAKES POLES AND LINE OWNS FULL TILT

Your posts are always the worst ma'am.


Y you dissing guy?
Dec 26 2018 4:55PM
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tahoearmada20
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line def does not own full tilt... theyre both owned by the same company though
Dec 26 2018 7:15PM
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mattybaums
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Tried a pole plant cork 3 today. Ate shit.
Dec 26 2018 7:38PM
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Woos
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sharpskiY you dissing guy?


Sometimes my autism flairs up and people take me too seriously
Dec 26 2018 10:11PM
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H4wG
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TheMailManAnyone who skis outside of the park without poles looks and skis like a fucking dumbass


I feel like the only way to settle this is to have a no poles vs poles movie contest. And then it would still be like 50/50.
Dec 29 2018 5:12PM
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