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[Grassi21]

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.

They are new and I have the receipt. What length should I look for? No bumps yet, maybe towards the end of the season.

 

[NYDrew]

48'' Atomic Metron m2's, 48'' Rossignol Zenith Z3's and a pair of scotts that I just bought so I dont know the model...but they are 48''.

 

[JimG.]

They are new and I have the receipt. What length should I look for? No bumps yet, maybe towards the end of the season.

I would go for 44"...may be tough to find because that's the shortest pole most manufacturers make for adults.

 

[roark]

They are new and I have the receipt. What length should I look for? No bumps yet, maybe towards the end of the season.

Experiment with your adjustibles.

 

[andyzee]

Lekis, not sure of model, length will be in the 48-52 range. Seem to be poplular poles with this crew.

 

[Grassi21]

Experiment with your adjustibles.

I would go for 44"...may be tough to find because that's the shortest pole most manufacturers make for adults.

I'll take a look for some 44s and tinker with my adjustables. Thanks guys.

 

[highpeaksdrifter]

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

I'm your height and I use 44s.

 

[highpeaksdrifter]

I would go for 44"...may be tough to find because that's the shortest pole most manufacturers make for adults.

Being 6'3" you wouldn't know, but they're easy to find.

 

[JimG.]

Experiment with your adjustibles.

I was going to suggest this too, but since the regular poles are new he may as well exchange them now while he can.

 

[JimG.]

Being 6'3" you wouldn't know, but they're easy to find.

That's good, cause I'm looking.

44" poles will be bump specific though. Too short for standard carving stuff on groomers or even for powder days.

 

[WWF-VT]

Smith...not sure what model or length

 

[2knees]

scott poles, 46 or 48 inches and bent.

I bend every set of poles i buy within one or two days of using them. Its annoying as hell.

 

[JimG.]

scott poles, 46 or 48 inches and bent.

I bend every set of poles i buy within one or two days of using them. Its annoying as hell.

Considering you love bumps, I think the bent pole syndrome is a sure sign that....








your poles are too long!

 

[Warp Daddy]

Scott WC racer 52"
Atomic SX1`0 52"

 

[DEVO]

50" K2 4-speed that I cut down slightly and Yakima (not sure who makes them for Yakima), yes they say "Yakima" as in the roof rack company in huge letters down the side, 2 piece adjustable poles.


edit: just looked and the Yakima adjustable poles are made by "Gabel" of Italy

 

[NYDrew]

Considering you love bumps, I think the bent pole syndrome is a sure sign that....








your poles are too long!

i disagree jim, I love bumps and also have BPS. But my BPS is caused by a disease, its called alcoholism. It seems that I put my poles between my legs and forget to take it out when I get off the lift. As the chair turns around the flywheel, the pole is wrapped around my thigh.

 

[Hawkshot99]

Scott Composites. They were 50", but I cut them down to 48".

 

[marcski]

For years I used a mixmatch pair from the single pole bin or from the rental shop bin. Then about 6 years ago a buddy got married. Gave everyone in his wedding party a pair of the thin composite poles and a bottle of bourbon. I have no idea what brand the poles are (without looking) but I do remember the Knob Creek was nice and smooth!!!

 

[AHM]

Yep, I know.

Alpine: 1 leki Venom vision, custom cut and one Kerma Banshee. This is my primary pair. One is all carbon, the other is half carbon half aluminum.

Backcountry: Life link carbon race.

 

[JimG.]

i disagree jim, I love bumps and also have BPS. But my BPS is caused by a disease, its called alcoholism. It seems that I put my poles between my legs and forget to take it out when I get off the lift. As the chair turns around the flywheel, the pole is wrapped around my thigh.

That sounds painful...it may also explain why 2Knees skis without goggles on sub-zero days.