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Old May 10, 2008, 9:37 AM   #16 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by GrilledSteezeSandwich View Post
So those of you with short poles..can't reach forward and pole plant unless their in bumps??? I use 50 inch poles and even 48 inchers would seem incredibly short. In bumps I do hold a little lower on the grip..
Why would you reach forward? You mean like bowing? That's a back seat move.

Move your hips forward and up and increase the hip angle by flexing your external obliques. That'll bring your hand closer to the snow without reaching forward.
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