Is it okay to have bent ski poles?

snow123 · 12-03-09, 08:05 PM

Is it okay to have bent ski poles?
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Teddyo · 13-03-09, 01:50 AM

How bent? If they're bent at a 45 degree angle then its time for new ones. Go to the lost and found at your local hill. Metal poles that are not bent at all have not been skied on and thus have no soul. If you have composite poles and they are bent, then its probably time for new ones. There's always electrical tape to get you through the season. Or there's always the lost and found.

Pwdr87 · 13-03-09, 06:34 PM

i think its time for a new set of poles dude

skiurlaub · 15-03-09, 06:14 PM

straight poles can be pretty important. You can always get someone to straighten them but they will never be the same and will bend again.

flamingsnowball · 17-04-09, 08:41 PM

Some racers in the high speed skiing disciplines like giant slalom, downhill, and speed skiing find good use for curved poles because these are bent to shape around their bodies while they are in a tuck position, in order to minimize air drag. But having one that's too bent could prove hazardous, so have them checked by an expert for an advise of a probable replacement.

peaceloveski · 22-04-09, 01:34 PM

I think if your poles are bent, get them replaced, because they're probably broken. If you bought them already bent, they are mainly used by professional ski racers and it's best to use normal ski poles first.

ABS99 · 16-05-09, 05:19 AM

The cheapest pair of poles are better than bent poles.

flagstaffskihaus · 07-08-09, 05:53 PM

For about $30 you can get a good set online shipped to your front door.

holmes_law · 25-08-09, 02:30 PM

Some duct tape at the base always helps to.

esguitar · 27-08-09, 01:24 PM

should get new one

andnyleswillriot · 02-09-09, 08:00 PM

any bend in a pole is not good. it changes the height between your hands and the ground between both hands. it's hard to notice, but there's a small balance differentiation

Bev Stayart · 11-09-09, 07:04 PM

They are inexpensive to replace so I suggest buying some new ones.

kevcinma · 23-10-09, 07:41 PM

My buddies an I have an expression for those who don't have at least a little bend or decent gouge in a pole but the expression may be offensive to some. Bent poles add character.
See the picture of this guy at Jay Peak and my comments about him and you will get what I mean.
Seriously though. If they are bent beyond functionality buying new poles is probably the least expensive part of being a skier.

andnyleswillriot · 24-10-09, 07:40 PM

i've got so many more poles than skis. haha some of them are bent perfectly for downhill though.

k2skier · 27-10-09, 03:24 PM

good poles don't bend

12-03-09, 08:05 PM	#1
snow123 I haven't picked a title Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 5	Is it okay to have bent ski poles? Is it okay to have bent ski poles? peace........... __________________ __________________ Skiing is a way of life.......

13-03-09, 01:50 AM	#2
Teddyo I haven't picked a title Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 42	How bent? If they're bent at a 45 degree angle then its time for new ones. Go to the lost and found at your local hill. Metal poles that are not bent at all have not been skied on and thus have no soul. If you have composite poles and they are bent, then its probably time for new ones. There's always electrical tape to get you through the season. Or there's always the lost and found. __________________

13-03-09, 06:34 PM	#3
Pwdr87 The most ballenist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Sandy, UT Posts: 9	i think its time for a new set of poles dude __________________ Powder snow skiing is not fun. It's life, fully lived, life lived in a blaze of reality. ~Dolores LaChapelle

15-03-09, 06:14 PM	#4
skiurlaub I haven't picked a title Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Austria Posts: 8	straight poles can be pretty important. You can always get someone to straighten them but they will never be the same and will bend again. __________________ Skiurlaub Tirol - Austria skiing at its best

17-04-09, 08:41 PM	#5
flamingsnowball I haven't picked a title Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 10	Some racers in the high speed skiing disciplines like giant slalom, downhill, and speed skiing find good use for curved poles because these are bent to shape around their bodies while they are in a tuck position, in order to minimize air drag. But having one that's too bent could prove hazardous, so have them checked by an expert for an advise of a probable replacement. __________________ Tahoe ski vacation

22-04-09, 01:34 PM	#6
peaceloveski Beware pedestrians Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Aberdeen Posts: 4	I think if your poles are bent, get them replaced, because they're probably broken. If you bought them already bent, they are mainly used by professional ski racers and it's best to use normal ski poles first.

16-05-09, 05:19 AM	#7
ABS99 I haven't picked a title Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 11	The cheapest pair of poles are better than bent poles. __________________ Best Ski Tuning -- Love these guys!!!

07-08-09, 05:53 PM	#8
flagstaffskihaus Flagstaff Ski Haus Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Flagstaff, AZ Posts: 5	For about $30 you can get a good set online shipped to your front door. __________________ Agassiz Ski Haus 801 North Humphrey's Flagstaff, AZ 86001 www.flagstaffskihaus.com https://www.flagstaffskiandsnowboardrental.com

25-08-09, 02:30 PM	#9
holmes_law I haven't picked a title Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 6	Some duct tape at the base always helps to.

27-08-09, 01:24 PM	#10
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02-09-09, 08:00 PM	#11
andnyleswillriot mogul skier Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Littleton, CO Posts: 8	any bend in a pole is not good. it changes the height between your hands and the ground between both hands. it's hard to notice, but there's a small balance differentiation

11-09-09, 07:04 PM	#12
Bev Stayart I haven't picked a title Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 9	They are inexpensive to replace so I suggest buying some new ones.

23-10-09, 07:41 PM	#13
kevcinma I Like Ice Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 37	My buddies an I have an expression for those who don't have at least a little bend or decent gouge in a pole but the expression may be offensive to some. Bent poles add character. See the picture of this guy at Jay Peak and my comments about him and you will get what I mean. Seriously though. If they are bent beyond functionality buying new poles is probably the least expensive part of being a skier.

24-10-09, 07:40 PM	#14
andnyleswillriot mogul skier Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Littleton, CO Posts: 8	i've got so many more poles than skis. haha some of them are bent perfectly for downhill though.

27-10-09, 03:24 PM	#15
k2skier It'sAllAboutPowder Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 6	good poles don't bend __________________