Not Sure
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Killington South ridge mid got mine, Learned to hang em on the outside so they pop off if I forget.
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Killington South ridge mid got mine, Learned to hang em on the outside so they pop off if I forget.
Not Sure
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Do you mean the molded plastic things that looked like a guard on a sword? I had a pair of those and used them for years!
Stolen at Jay Peak circa 2009.
One benefit of this type of grip is while sking moguls I use my arms alot for balance and feel that I don't have to maintain alot of grip pressure to keep my poles in my hands.
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catsup948
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I love my poles. Bought them at a generic sporting goods store in Albany, CA for 20 bucks 10 years ago and they have taken a beating ever since! Changed out the baskets several times and bent them back a couple times. I can't imagine skiing without poles.
VTKilarney
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Is there any reason to spend a lot of money on poles? Other than graphite versus aluminum, how much difference can there really be?
I have always tried to spend as little money as possible on poles, which I'm always breaking. I can be persuaded otherwise, however.
BenedictGomez
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They're lighter and more resilient. Try good poles versus cheap poles and you should notice a big difference in swing weight, which is really nice. Personally I like the Trigger series by Leki, very convenient when boarding the lift. As for "breakage", I broke one at Whiteface 2 seasons ago and they replaced it free of charge, so they're got great customer service working for them too.
Scruffy
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I don't use straps either, unless I'm racing or XC skiing. With those disciplines you use the straps wrapped under your palm as leverage.
I'm always ducking into the woods, and to stop and remove the straps is a pita.
Once you get use to hanging on to your poles and not leaving them behind, stuck in the snow, life is much simpler. No more moments at the lift when you forgot to unstrap.
VTKilarney
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Maybe I should look for some used poles at the Kitchen Wall on Mt. Mansfield this spring.
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I've been stocking up on 70s-80s ski poles, Almost every yard sale near my house in Franconia has old poles for $2-$5!
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My current poles came from the swap shop at the transfer station for free!
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Cannonball
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I found a pair on the ground at Jay Peak in 2009. Been using them ever since. Cool grips on them.
Savemeasammy
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I don't think I have ever broken any, but they always end up bending at the bottom...
For the record, I have NO idea what I paid for my poles.
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Ragman
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what should I expect to pay for a new set of basic poles at a ski shop?
steamboat1
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$20. Cheaper if you pick them up off the floor at a ski area.
That happens to me, too. Last time I broke one was when some mutant spring mogul ate my poles two-thirds of the way up to the grip, basket and all.
Don't tell me you haven't shelled out $159 for these yet: http://www.idoneusa.com/category-s/1818.htm
BenedictGomez
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I think most people here know how remarkably cheap I am. So if I'm saying there's value in paying a bit more for a quality set of poles, you should at least keep an open mind about it and perhaps borrow a pair from a friend for a run and try them. Ironically, in some ways having Cannonball steal my poles at Jay Peak back in 2009 turned out to be beneficial.
MadMadWorld
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I bought a pair of Scott poles for 70 and they have lasted probably 7-8 season without a Crack or break. Plenty of scratches but no major damage
Savemeasammy
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Darn. On principal, I am not willing to spend more than $150 on a pair of poles. This is a shame.
For real, I have a pair of Scott poles. I'm pretty sure they aren't holding me back...!
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I don't believe I've spent over $60 on poles.
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