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Nice poles? worth it?

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ParkingLotPiss
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What kind of poles are people using, is anyone actually playing double for carbon or composite poles? I cant imagine there's any serious performance boost. I've been buy new aluminum poles almost every season cuz I either lose them or break them. Right now I've got some hot pink Rossi poles from marketplace.

And before anyone says it: I don't care that you don't use poles, you want a fuckin medal or something?
Nov 21 2024 11:40AM
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lil.Boye
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i never buy nice poles, they are going to disappear or break either way. I usually look for old scott poles as they are pretty durable and easy to come by. I have found them at thrift stores or at sale at sporting good stores for very cheap.
Nov 21 2024 12:04PM
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jfp
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I got lucky. Paid a lot for these Line Eric Pollard Poles called Mr Pollards Paint brush like over a decade ago. They're made from some insane ultra light metal that is un-bendable , unbreakable. Before that went through Poles constantly.
Nov 21 2024 12:36PM
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twizzy69
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Scott poles have always been my go to, seem to hold up better than most. Biggest con of carbon poles is that when they break they break fr, you can’t just bend them back. Don’t see any real reason to not go with aluminum.
Nov 21 2024 1:25PM
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jimbobs
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I really love the Line adjustable poles with the tabbed handles. I usually don't enjoy skiing with poles, but those are seriously nice, they have every little feature that make poles more convenient to ski with. I just wait for them to be like 50-60 bucks on sale when I need new ones. They're normally 100 bucks, which is insane for any poles imo.

https://www.untracked.com/p6898c4b88lr-Froogle-23_line_pollards_paint_brush_adjustable_ski_poles.html?gad_source=1#chsku884576
Nov 21 2024 1:52PM
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Jibbcore
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I have some random k2 poles now my black diamond tele poles broke
Nov 21 2024 1:56PM
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joog
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I usually note a pair of poles that seems left unattended and track it for a few days. After about 2-3 days if that pair of poles is still there they are mine. Throw a pair of powder baskets on them and ur good, definitely affects my touring performance though.
Nov 21 2024 1:58PM
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KilaTsunami
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jfpI got lucky. Paid a lot for these Line Eric Pollard Poles called Mr Pollards Paint brush like over a decade ago. They're made from some insane ultra light metal that is un-bendable , unbreakable. Before that went through Poles constantly.


I've snapped them but im also a dumb ass. That grab tab thing at the top makes it entirely worth it.
Nov 21 2024 2:10PM
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Disvo
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whatever looks cool
Nov 21 2024 3:19PM
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EKeasey
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Not a racer, but leki poles with that clip in feature has been a game changer. I never used poles before.
Nov 21 2024 3:48PM
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SurfinCow
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jfpI got lucky. Paid a lot for these Line Eric Pollard Poles called Mr Pollards Paint brush like over a decade ago. They're made from some insane ultra light metal that is un-bendable , unbreakable. Before that went through Poles constantly.


Yooo for real I have a pair of line poles from around that time and they are indestructible. Broken many other poles during the time I’ve owned the line ones and they always come in clutch. Wish all my poles were that durable.
Nov 21 2024 4:01PM
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CRtrailing
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Line Tacs are indestructible. My go to
Nov 21 2024 6:06PM
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iamnotfinnn
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The jibstick carbon poles I have are a perceptible performance increase when whipping them around. Compared them with adjustable and the resort rental poles and they definitely have a lower swing weight and they seem pretty durable.
Nov 21 2024 11:21PM
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Paul.
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Poles are free
Nov 22 2024 1:17AM
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iDontHitRails
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No
Nov 22 2024 2:12AM
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fucintight
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adjustable poles ftw. got a pair of armada ones for touring that ive been using for a couple seasons. found sum nice 90cm-ish rossi flowery lil girl’s poles last season at the local that ill use sometimes too
Nov 22 2024 2:12AM
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BigPurpleSkiSuit
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Just copped some 49 dollar Faction poles that are purple. I'll report back if they were worth it. So far my guess is no, and it's better to just take get poles at goodwill
Nov 22 2024 3:27AM
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micsinthetrees
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I always go to the lost & found and pick a lair thats been there for a while
Nov 22 2024 6:42AM
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muffMan.
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I’ve had some grass stick bamboo poles for about 3 years, they are awesome.

They are insanely durable, I’ve bent several aluminum poles, and the one time I broke a stick (dumbass big sky lifts) I got a replacement for real cheap.

Id say they are worth it
Nov 22 2024 7:48AM
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asparagus
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anyone know if grab tabs are actually helpful? took mine off but haven't tried them yet, would be willing to reattach if yall think its worth
Nov 22 2024 10:29AM
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varsityqb
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I sell ski poles that i personally think are pretty sick. We have full carbon fiber poles, but we get not everyone wants to pay the higher price for that style of pole, so we have aluminum poles that we have been testing and will be up for sale in the next few weeks. Aluminum poles will be around $40 and are 7075 aluminum. We’re skier owned and love supporting the ski community where we can. https://jibsticks.com or jib.sticks on Instagram.

**This post was edited on Nov 22nd 2024 at 3:59:11pm
Nov 22 2024 3:57PM
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tyauer
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fucintightadjustable poles ftw. got a pair of armada ones for touring that ive been using for a couple seasons. found sum nice 90cm-ish rossi flowery lil girl’s poles last season at the local that ill use sometimes too


Nah man, snapped my adjustables and swapped to a custom. I bought extra long pole fixed aluminum pole and then put an extended grip on it and a Central Park ski club bar end and they’re perfect, cheaper too
Nov 22 2024 10:10PM
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PartyBullshiit
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I have some atomic adjustables. Really like being able to change the height. They have the bike grip handles. I’m not a huge fan of the shaped ones.


Nov 23 2024 12:02AM
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walkertolpa
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PartyBullshiitI have some atomic adjustables. Really like being able to change the height. They have the bike grip handles. I’m not a huge fan of the shaped ones.




Second this,

flat head and philips on the inside are a nice touch as well. Also a huge fan of the straps
Nov 23 2024 1:29AM
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PartyBullshiit
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walkertolpaSecond this,

flat head and philips on the inside are a nice touch as well. Also a huge fan of the straps

Ya the tools are a nice little touch.




Nov 23 2024 2:51PM
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fucintight
Posts: 274 - Karma: 737
respect, i feel like the move is truly the splitboard style packable ones
tyauerNah man, snapped my adjustables and swapped to a custom. I bought extra long pole fixed aluminum pole and then put an extended grip on it and a Central Park ski club bar end and they’re perfect, cheaper too
Nov 23 2024 4:45PM
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hi_vis360
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I like my joystick poles for resort riding, they were 60 bucks nothing fancy good low profile grips and why not support a cool brand
Nov 23 2024 7:59PM
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NSCrip69
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Line makes the best poles and they’re very cheap. Grab tab and BMX grip are the best for park skiing.
Nov 23 2024 9:39PM
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-skian-
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Folkrm.
Nov 24 2024 6:30PM
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