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highpeaksdrifter · Oct 24, 2006

Do you know the make and model of your ski poles? I have 2 pair of good light weight poles, but sitting in work I can't think of what kind either are.

I can tell you chapter and verse all about my boots and skis, but don't pay much attention to the poles.

Greg · Oct 24, 2006

I have a pair of 50" Lekis and a pair of 48" K2s. I have no idea what model they are.

Moving to Gear...

mattchuck2 · Oct 24, 2006

I don't have poles right now. I need to buy some before the season.

I had a mismatched set last year that I picked up from the lost poles bin at Gore.

The year before that I had Scott poles.

Grassi21 · Oct 24, 2006

I have a pair 48" Lekis (not sure of the model) and adjustable Indigo Epics (couldn't resist them on SAC).

Rushski · Oct 24, 2006

50" Lekis - cheapos, bent one bought another pair, so now I have an extra. Also have a better pair of Volkl poles from late 80s somewhere...

JimG. · Oct 24, 2006

Without looking...I'll bet if I get to ski with a few of you who have answered I'll tell you you need shorter poles.

My longest poles are a pair of 48" Lekis...I'm almost 6'3".

I also have a pair of 46" Lekis and adjustable Black Diamonds.

Looking to buy a pair of 44" poles this season or cutting my 48" Lekis down to 44"...48" is just too long for me.

Greg · Oct 24, 2006

JimG. said:
Without looking...I'll bet if I get to ski with a few of you who have answered I'll tell you you need shorter poles.

My longest poles are a pair of 48" Lekis...I'm almost 6'3".

I also have a pair of 46" Lekis and adjustable Black Diamonds.

Looking to buy a pair of 44" poles this season or cutting my 48" Lekis down to 44"...48" is just too long for me.

I agree. I went with the 48 inchers and wish I went shorter.

roark · Oct 24, 2006

Yup, mine are 115cm (~45.3 in). Feel about right (I'm 5'11''). Couldn't tell you the brand/model/year. $5 at a sporting goods store about 6 yrs ago.. they've got the funny bend forward just below the grips. Wife has 48's and they feel silly.

tree_skier · Oct 24, 2006

I have a pair of leki's that are my primary and a pair of goode for backup. The lekis are 18 years old and the goodes are about 10. Yes for all you that are wondering they were both FREE.

ski_resort_observer · Oct 24, 2006

That's easy since I have used my Scott Gold USA's since 1968. I have replaced the baskets and one is slightly bent. I used to always carry them in the base lodge with me but I have been asked not too so many times I do leave them outside on the rack. They are 40 years old but not a pretty sight so I figure no one in their right mind would take them.

bvibert · Oct 24, 2006

I haven't got a clue. They're whatever was the cheapest that didn't look hideous at SA after I dropped one of my previous poles (whatever was thrown in when I bought my skis) off the lift at Stowe....

bvibert · Oct 24, 2006

Greg said:
I agree. I went with the 48 inchers and wish I went shorter.

Shouldn't be hard to cut them down a bit...

Greg · Oct 24, 2006

bvibert said:
Shouldn't be hard to cut them down a bit...

Indeed. Jim gave some good advice here.

Grassi21 · Oct 24, 2006

Greg said:
I agree. I went with the 48 inchers and wish I went shorter.

Know you have me thinking my 48s are too long. I'm an imposing 5' 8".

Greg · Oct 24, 2006

Grassi21 said:
Know you have me thinking my 48s are too long. I'm an imposing 5' 8".

Depends on what you like to ski. For bumps, those poles are way too long. If you're cruising the groomers, maybe not, but it still sorta sounds long.

JimG. · Oct 24, 2006

Grassi21 said:
Know you have me thinking my 48s are too long. I'm an imposing 5' 8".

Yeah, those are long for you.

But keep them (unless they are new and you can exchange them); ski a day or two with them and then we can cut them down to a shorter length.

This way, you will really feel the difference and hopefully understand the biomechanics involved.

JimG. · Oct 24, 2006

ski_resort_observer said:
They are 40 years old but not a pretty sight so I figure no one in their right mind would take them.

Unless they're into antiques.

Poles are poles...as long as they're the right length, age is meaningless.

SKIQUATTRO · Oct 24, 2006

48" Leki

Birdman829 · Oct 24, 2006

Swix Impulse 46".

roark · Oct 24, 2006

tree_skier said:
I have a pair of leki's that are my primary and a pair of goode for backup. The lekis are 18 years old and the goodes are about 10. Yes for all you that are wondering they were both FREE.

What about those dumpster swix I saw in your trunk last year?

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