Ski Sundown 2007-08 Mogul Tribute

[Greg]

Originally Posted by GrilledSteezeSandwich

wow those are some clown poles..what length pole do you use when you're running gates???

Hey goose stomper, go try and ski some bumps with 180 someday and then tell him he uses clown poles.

[Mikey1]

Haven't checked in lately, but I just got to see the Sundown mogul tribute vid. Great work once again! You really captured the essence of a great bump season at Sundown.

Regarding the topic of pole length - it seems most are using shorter poles in the bumps. But what about when you are not in the bumps? Do you go back to longer poles or just use the shorter ones all mountain?

[Greg]

Originally Posted by Mikey1

But what about when you are not in the bumps?

Don't let this happen and there's nothing to worry about...

Seriously, I do just fine with my clown poles on the flats.

[JimG.]

Originally Posted by Mikey1

Haven't checked in lately, but I just got to see the Sundown mogul tribute vid. Great work once again! You really captured the essence of a great bump season at Sundown.

Regarding the topic of pole length - it seems most are using shorter poles in the bumps. But what about when you are not in the bumps? Do you go back to longer poles or just use the shorter ones all mountain?

I'm 6'2" and use 43" poles. On flats I keep them plumb to the snow surface and don't really care if I touch the snow or not.

If I want a pole touch I just increase my hip angles.

And not using a touch just helps my balance which helps every aspect of my skiing. People rely on poles for balance way too much.

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

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..

[JimG.]

Originally Posted by GrilledSteezeSandwich

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.

[ALLSKIING]

Originally Posted by JimG.

People rely on poles for balance way too much.

I have this problem...

[bvibert]

Originally Posted by ALLSKIING

I have this problem...

You're not the only one.