Edd
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My ski poles are so beat up it's ridiculous. Some frozen crust ripped off a basket at Wildcat recently so they're looking kind of sad. Anyone have a strong recommendation? Adjustables would be nice.
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Actually Edd, I've got a set of I believe 48" Scott poles in great shape. They're all yours if you want them. Too long for my liking. I prefer clown poles.
Should I edit the thread title to read: "Old man ski pole recommendations.". :lol:
Go with Carbon, it's more than the swing weight. Take an aluminum pole and stab the ground, you'll feel all the vibrations right up to you hand and arm. Take a carbon fiber pole and do the same thing, it absorbs the shocks. May seem like a small thing, but after a day of pole planting it adds up. I do understand that most times your suppose to be just tapping the snow lightly with the pole, but there are time when an assertive pole plant is necessary.
clown pole adjusters,
Go with Carbon, it's more than the swing weight. Take an aluminum pole and stab the ground, you'll feel all the vibrations right up to you hand and arm. Take a carbon fiber pole and do the same thing, it absorbs the shocks. May seem like a small thing, but after a day of pole planting it adds up. I do understand that most times your suppose to be just tapping the snow lightly with the pole, but there are time when an assertive pole plant is necessary.