clown poles

[Greg]

My method of measurement is reading the poles to see what length the manufacturer says they are.

Gary asked how you measure a cut pole.

End to end.

 

[bvibert]

My method of measurement is reading the poles to see what length the manufacturer says they are.

That's what I thought you meant, doesn't work too well on a cut pole though..

Gary asked how you measure a cut pole.

End to end.

So, from tip to end of grip?

 

[Greg]

So, from tip to end of grip?

Yep.

 

[bvibert]

If I remember I'll measure my poles tonight. I've been curious how long they were...

 

[2knees]

If I remember I'll measure my poles tonight. I've been curious how long they were...

make sure you post that measurement. I'll be on pins and needles till i find out!

 

[bvibert]

make sure you post that measurement. I'll be on pins and needles till i find out!

Your interest in my pole length disturbs me...

 

[gmcunni]

Gary asked how you measure a cut pole.

End to end.

ok, thanks. my everyday poles are 48". i had cut my old ones down to 46 but after reading comments i took another inch off. I'll give the 45" a try next time out.

 

[bvibert]

I'm 6'4". My normal poles measure about 49.5" from the tip to the top of the grip and my bump poles (that I mostly only take out at Sundown) measure about 43.5".

I'd like to find some 46", or so, poles to use as an all purpose pole.

 

[Greg]

I'm 6'4". My normal poles measure about 49.5" from the tip to the top of the grip and my bump poles (that I mostly only take out at Sundown) measure about 43.5".

I'd like to find some 46", or so, poles to use as an all purpose pole.

Next time you have the girly specials out, we'll trade for a few runs (mine are 46"). I'd like to see how I do with a ~44" pole. You might also discover you like the forgiveness of the composite.

 

[severine]

You might also discover you like the forgiveness of the composite.

You mean instead of bending the f* out of his poles when he falls? :lol:

 

[bvibert]

Sounds like a plan. I'll have them out on Sunday. I'll try not to crush your fancy green handled poles...

 

[mondeo]

That's what I thought you meant, doesn't work too well on a cut pole though..

But I'm trying to follow 2knees's lead in not posting any useful information...

 

[Greg]

You mean instead of bending the f* out of his poles when he falls? :lol:

Ha! That and he might find them to be a bit more forgiving on the pole plant. They absorb a bit of shock.

 

[bvibert]

But I'm trying to follow 2knees's lead in not posting any useful information...

Well, then you're doing a good job.

 

[WJenness]

Ha! That and he might find them to be a bit more forgiving on the pole plant. They absorb a bit of shock.

Agreed. I like my composites.

I also appreciate that on cold days they stay warmer than aluminum poles. (under the leg on a lift ride they are appreciably warmer.

-w

 

[gmcunni]

Agreed. I like my composites.
-w

me too. i remember when i first got them how impressed i was with the flexibility and strength they had.

 

[2knees]

But I'm trying to follow 2knees's lead in not posting any useful information...

hey, i told you i was your height and used 42" poles. that's worth its weight in gold right there.

I have feelings too man. that hurt me, deeply.

 

[Grassi21]

hey, i told you i was your height and used 42" poles. that's worth its weight in gold right there.

I have feelings too man. that hurt me, deeply.

do you know how i know you're gay? ;-)

 

[2knees]

do you know how i know you're gay? ;-)

more unprovoked insults hurled my way.

keep it up, someday i wont come back here and then you'll all be sorry.

 

[jack97]

I lost the whole of the point of this thread.