Hi folks,
is there anything I need to think abotu with regards to buying poles?
I've tried them at a ski shop & I need to get 120cm ones but I've had about 1 week of skiing in my life so I'm not bothered about Carbon poles or anything racey.
Are they just "sticks for helping you stand up after cartwheeling down the mountain" or shoudl I be looking for them to do something?
Thanks,
Lee
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are you sure? :?: :lol: don't we make a correction for that fact ski boots and skis stack height is quite high (unless you're doing it in high heels)?
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Started by Elgius in Ski Hardware 12-Jan-2009 - 13 Replies
Elgius posted Jan-2009
Bandit
reply to 'which poles' posted Jan-2009
The grip should be comfy in your hand when you are wearing your gloves. Avoid small grips. Try and get a pair with decent sized baskets. Too many poles these days are supplied with teeny little disc baskets which are hopeless if it snows.
You should be able to get a decent budget pair for £15-£20 I reckon.
You should be able to get a decent budget pair for £15-£20 I reckon.
Tony_H
reply to 'which poles' posted Jan-2009
I got my pair in Decathlon, good quality metal, great grips, strong and durable too, £25. Wed'ze.
Make sure you get the right size!!!
Make sure you get the right size!!!
Xt600
reply to 'which poles' posted Jan-2009
Can someone please tell me what size of poles one should be using? I've always hired in the past and not taken much notice of the poles...
My skis are usually 165cm and i'm 5'10"
Colin... :D
My skis are usually 165cm and i'm 5'10"
Colin... :D
RossF
reply to 'which poles' posted Jan-2009
Go to a shop, flip a pole upside down, grab it beneath the basket and if your elbow is at a right angle then those are the ones for you!
Tony_H
reply to 'which poles' posted Jan-2009
..............is the correct answerRossF wrote:Go to a shop, flip a pole upside down, grab it beneath the basket and if your elbow is at a right angle then those are the ones for you!
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Ise
reply to 'which poles' posted Jan-2009
RossF wrote:Go to a shop, flip a pole upside down, grab it beneath the basket and if your elbow is at a right angle then those are the ones for you!
are you sure? :?: :lol: don't we make a correction for that fact ski boots and skis stack height is quite high (unless you're doing it in high heels)?
RossF
reply to 'which poles' posted Jan-2009
Now I think about it, it is too late for me to change it now you have quoted me so go for it, now is your chance to shine Ise!
Topic last updated on 12-January-2009 at 22:57