Is it okay to have bent ski poles? - Page 2

andnyleswillriot · 27-10-09, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by k2skier

good poles don't bend

obviously you don't freefall off cliffs or ride expert trees at all. LOL

k2skier · 27-10-09, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by andnyleswillriot

obviously you don't freefall off cliffs or ride expert trees at all. LOL

You got the first part right. For the second part, I've learned in 32 years of skiing that tree's win when you hit them...

Mine are Leki half carbon fiber half aluminum poles with trigger straps, (releasable for tree skiing and not dislocating body parts), they will break, but they don't bend well at all. Because of where I ski, is why I have quality poles.

Don't assume, you look foolish when you do.

kevcinma · 27-10-09, 11:32 PM

I was going to rip on you also K2 before I saw your response to andnyles. Good explanation.

k2skier · 27-10-09, 11:43 PM

Aluminum has many different grades and characteristics, hard aluminum is very brittle and doesn't bend well (it breaks), cheap soft aluminum bends easily; guess which aluminum is used for gaper poles?

kevcinma · 27-10-09, 11:59 PM

Both kinds. I have seen more than enough gapers with the nicest, most expensive stuff. I'm sure you have too.

k2skier · 28-10-09, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by kevcinma

Both kinds. I have seen more than enough gapers with the nicest, most expensive stuff. I'm sure you have too.

touche'

andnyleswillriot · 28-10-09, 12:37 AM

i don't see the point in buying nice poles honestly. you never keep them for more than a season if you're good. i've got like 20 sets because of this.

k2skier · 28-10-09, 12:46 AM

"If" you're good, poles last.

andnyleswillriot · 28-10-09, 04:24 PM

touche man. probably why people in this forum ask the questions they do.

evaino · 29-10-09, 01:51 PM

I skied with bent poles for years and they were fine - in fact the way I was thrashing around in the spring bumps I don't think my poles ever had the same bend at the end of the day that they had at the beginning.

In my opinion if they can support a pole plant and there's no jagged metal edges, they're fine. Although you might look like a bit of a train wreck if they're too bent.

That said - I eventually gave in and bought new ones. In fact I bought fancy new poles that are made of fishing rod material - very cool! They are super strong on a straight plant, but can practically bend in half and then bounce back. I've used them for a few years now. They're also super light which is nice.

Elsbeth

29-10-09, 01:51 PM	#25
evaino Mogul dreams Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 4	I skied with bent poles for years and they were fine - in fact the way I was thrashing around in the spring bumps I don't think my poles ever had the same bend at the end of the day that they had at the beginning. In my opinion if they can support a pole plant and there's no jagged metal edges, they're fine. Although you might look like a bit of a train wreck if they're too bent. That said - I eventually gave in and bought new ones. In fact I bought fancy new poles that are made of fishing rod material - very cool! They are super strong on a straight plant, but can practically bend in half and then bounce back. I've used them for a few years now. They're also super light which is nice. Elsbeth __________________

27-10-09, 11:32 PM	#18
kevcinma I Like Ice Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 37	I was going to rip on you also K2 before I saw your response to andnyles. Good explanation.

27-10-09, 11:43 PM	#19
k2skier It'sAllAboutPowder Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 6	Aluminum has many different grades and characteristics, hard aluminum is very brittle and doesn't bend well (it breaks), cheap soft aluminum bends easily; guess which aluminum is used for gaper poles?

27-10-09, 11:59 PM	#20
kevcinma I Like Ice Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 37	Both kinds. I have seen more than enough gapers with the nicest, most expensive stuff. I'm sure you have too.

28-10-09, 12:37 AM	#22
andnyleswillriot mogul skier Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Littleton, CO Posts: 8	i don't see the point in buying nice poles honestly. you never keep them for more than a season if you're good. i've got like 20 sets because of this.

28-10-09, 12:46 AM	#23
k2skier It'sAllAboutPowder Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 6	"If" you're good, poles last.

28-10-09, 04:24 PM	#24
andnyleswillriot mogul skier Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Littleton, CO Posts: 8	touche man. probably why people in this forum ask the questions they do.