Andy,
If I was to give a prize for the most "imaginative" use,,,,,yours would be tops!
the hundred or so uses of ski poles
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60. (or is it 61 as there were 2 56??) When you fall over skis go everywhere and there are no kind fellow skiiers around to pick up your various items of clothing, hat, skis....using them as a handy tool to fish everything back!
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Started by Pavelski in Ski Technique 20-Feb-2007 - 46 Replies
Pavelski
reply to 'the hundred or so uses of ski poles' posted Feb-2007
Iceman
reply to 'the hundred or so uses of ski poles' posted Feb-2007
60. (or is it 61 as there were 2 56??) When you fall over skis go everywhere and there are no kind fellow skiiers around to pick up your various items of clothing, hat, skis....using them as a handy tool to fish everything back!
Iceman
The Northern Monkey. Jan'23 Les Arcs
KP Ski
reply to 'the hundred or so uses of ski poles' posted Mar-2007
Hi all, seems a good place for my first post!
61. for playing noughts & crosses in the snow whilst waiting for the go slows in your group to catch up.
62. for placing between moguls to create a rail to ski or board across
63. for carrying your ski's - you know that trick of hooking the wrist straps around the skis either end of the skis & hooking the pole tips into the wrist straps effectively making the poles a long carrying handle - make sense?
64. as a walking stick if you've injured your knee, leg, ankle or hip.
65. as a walking stick if you've NOT injuried your knee, leg, ankle or hip to get a free ride through the airport on one of the buggies.
Sorry can't think of any more for now, but edging towards the magic 100!
61. for playing noughts & crosses in the snow whilst waiting for the go slows in your group to catch up.
62. for placing between moguls to create a rail to ski or board across
63. for carrying your ski's - you know that trick of hooking the wrist straps around the skis either end of the skis & hooking the pole tips into the wrist straps effectively making the poles a long carrying handle - make sense?
64. as a walking stick if you've injured your knee, leg, ankle or hip.
65. as a walking stick if you've NOT injuried your knee, leg, ankle or hip to get a free ride through the airport on one of the buggies.
Sorry can't think of any more for now, but edging towards the magic 100!
Everything in moderation except moderation itself!
CoolDaddy
reply to 'the hundred or so uses of ski poles' posted Mar-2007
66. Use as support for elderly in ... summer.
67. Combining 2 poles to one long line to make fun tow ride for kids or tired beginner lady. :D
68. Use in my garage as marker where car shoud stop.
67. Combining 2 poles to one long line to make fun tow ride for kids or tired beginner lady. :D
68. Use in my garage as marker where car shoud stop.
"Do it right or do not do it at all"
Edited 2 times. Last update at 14-Mar-2007
Keithus
reply to 'the hundred or so uses of ski poles' posted Mar-2007
69. Use for propulsion on the lift line or the flats (did we really miss that one?)
70. Hold both poles up in front of you to absorb tree impact when you bite it in the woods.
71. Use to test the "edgability" of the snow. If you can stand your pole up in it it's not hardpack. So you Western skiers can quit crying..
72. Brandish one like a spear over your head when you beat your rival down the hill. Singing Wagner is optional.
73. Confidently use them to bring timing and rhythm to your turns.
That's one of my challenges these days.
70. Hold both poles up in front of you to absorb tree impact when you bite it in the woods.
71. Use to test the "edgability" of the snow. If you can stand your pole up in it it's not hardpack. So you Western skiers can quit crying..
72. Brandish one like a spear over your head when you beat your rival down the hill. Singing Wagner is optional.
73. Confidently use them to bring timing and rhythm to your turns.
That's one of my challenges these days.
Jacki CZ
reply to 'the hundred or so uses of ski poles' posted Mar-2007
Hi Some more ideas:
69. Tape 3 together to use for pole dancing.
70. tape 4 together in the right shape, practice dancing with stick partner.
71.Exercise pole.
72. Making set of weaves for dog agility.
73. Hanging jacket on while having a break for coffee, chocolate or beer.
73. Gently tapping other half/friend in snow blizzard/bad visability to tell them its time to leave the mountain for a beer.
74.adding undies to the snow god sacrifice tree!
75. Poking fallen spanish skier to make sure there alright.
Hope these help!
Jackicz
69. Tape 3 together to use for pole dancing.
70. tape 4 together in the right shape, practice dancing with stick partner.
71.Exercise pole.
72. Making set of weaves for dog agility.
73. Hanging jacket on while having a break for coffee, chocolate or beer.
73. Gently tapping other half/friend in snow blizzard/bad visability to tell them its time to leave the mountain for a beer.
74.adding undies to the snow god sacrifice tree!
75. Poking fallen spanish skier to make sure there alright.
Hope these help!
Jackicz
Trencher
reply to 'the hundred or so uses of ski poles' posted Mar-2007
76. littering under the lift (always seem to be rental poles).
77. Boosting the sale of P-tex sticks (poles under the lift that have been "groomed in").
78. All kinds of uses in and around the lift station (the pieces of poles that have been retrieved from under the lift after they have been groomed in).
Trencher
77. Boosting the sale of P-tex sticks (poles under the lift that have been "groomed in").
78. All kinds of uses in and around the lift station (the pieces of poles that have been retrieved from under the lift after they have been groomed in).
Trencher
because I'm so inclined .....
Pavelski
reply to 'the hundred or so uses of ski poles' posted Mar-2007
We need to break the 100 uses record.
Come on everyone. Think outside the box!!!
Just some 30 more uses.
79. To plant seeds
80. To check snow depth
81. To make chimes with cut pieces
82. To scratch back while on chair.
83. To take snow off tops of skis while on chair
84. To tape ice off wires above chair lift
85. To take bindings off
86. To dull too sharp edges
87. To create a Slalom course
More and more.....
Come on everyone. Think outside the box!!!
Just some 30 more uses.
79. To plant seeds
80. To check snow depth
81. To make chimes with cut pieces
82. To scratch back while on chair.
83. To take snow off tops of skis while on chair
84. To tape ice off wires above chair lift
85. To take bindings off
86. To dull too sharp edges
87. To create a Slalom course
More and more.....
Topic last updated on 13-December-2007 at 09:25