Pole suggestions?

[Phildozer]

I'm going to be recreational racing at Wachusett this year and want/need to get some new poles.

Any suggestions?

[JimG.]

Originally Posted by Phildozer

I'm going to be recreational racing at Wachusett this year and want/need to get some new poles.

Any suggestions?

Leki makes a variety of great recreational and racing poles; I bought a pair last season, used them all year, then sawed a basket off of one early this season while skiing in some ragged bumps. My shop sent them back to Leki under warranty, and last weekend I got a brand new pair.

[shenty]

My son (who races SL and GS) used Scott last year, and is using Swix this year. He liked the Scott, and they took a pretty good beating, though by the end of the season, they were pretty scratched up. The Swix's he just got are lighter, but we'll see how they survive the gates.

[bigbog]

Lekis, Swixes, Goodes... There were some K2s on sale at local shop way up here....have been nice too.
Goode was supposed to have a ultra-lightweight model out...but from what I've heard...has not reached market yet...probably from it being originally designed with a carbon grip... :P , maybe that grip didn't go over too well...

[thetrailboss]

Leki is all I use.

(Moving to gear... ).

[NYDrew]

Depends, first I'm a firm believer in the standard aluminum $15 poles being I am always breaking them.

Anyone that compains they are too heavy should just hit the gym and do a few reps at 5 lbs, even that should be enough to bulk you up to pole carrying standards.

If your running slalom, I would go with your everyday cheap poles. Anything else, perhaps a more shaped pole would be instore, but I would still skimp on the quality...its just a freaking pole.