To pole or not to pole... - Page 2

Dizaster · 17-04-06, 06:46 AM

I'd feel safer with them, more control over where I'm going, and how I can stop easier, etc etc.

Khaotic · 17-04-06, 07:29 AM

Definately with them, atleast until I learn HOW to even skii! Until then, I'll be keeping them for awhile longer.

Abyss · 19-04-06, 09:43 PM

I'd probably want to not use them since its more like snowboarding then.

Michael · 19-04-06, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Abyss

I'd probably want to not use them since its more like snowboarding then.

I have to disagree here, it is not any more like snowboarding if you don't use ski poles.

Abyss · 19-04-06, 11:12 PM

Well, you don't use your hands while snowboarding, neither with poles, so thats why I said its slightly more like snowboarding. Of course the posture is different since you're standing on your side while snowboarding, and facing forward while skiing, but I was just referring to hands not using poles.

sparky · 22-04-06, 06:31 PM

To be honest I think I would struggle without my poles.

I have always used poles when skiing - I cant understand ho you are finding it easier without!

ebittner · 13-05-06, 05:01 AM

I used poles the first time I went sking and now I can not go with out them i do not think ther is anything wrong not using them it is just how you feel confotable. They are great to have on flat ground.

Michael · 13-05-06, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by ebittner

I used poles the first time I went sking and now I can not go with out them i do not think ther is anything wrong not using them it is just how you feel confotable. They are great to have on flat ground.

I agree, I would hate to be a snowboarded stranded on a big stretch of flat ground.

zlathim · 18-09-06, 06:29 PM

I tried skiing without poles last year for the first time. I was skiing with my son and needed my hands free to keep ahold of his harness. It was kinda fun!

I also did a fair amount of skiing backwards, that was pretty fun too.

Michael · 19-09-06, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by zlathim

I also did a fair amount of skiing backwards, that was pretty fun too.

Yea I suppose you would need to, to watch your son ski down. It's easy enough to do if you are good at keeping your balance. But anytime i try it I usually hit a bump and fall over

mortabunt · 23-09-08, 09:39 PM

I have tried with poles and without. I found that the best uses for poles was to use them for walking, and to modify my balance by using the bottom as a grip. I find it easier and faster control to use my hands on my thighs.

snoskichk121 · 24-09-08, 04:33 AM

I love to ski without my poles, its so fun, sometimes poles just get in the way, so i usually dont use them, its so fun to be able to use my hands more, i dont feel so restrained with using my poles

mortabunt · 24-09-08, 09:55 AM

The Truth is that I can go either way. Being advanced, I just do what I feel like.

ISOtuxraceINC · 29-09-08, 11:49 PM

what do you do if you lose one of your poles when your going down the mountain??

Valarie · 30-09-08, 12:09 AM

I like poles but since i downhill i sometimes go without

17-04-06, 06:46 AM	#16
Dizaster I haven't picked a title Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 25	I'd feel safer with them, more control over where I'm going, and how I can stop easier, etc etc. __________________

17-04-06, 07:29 AM	#17
Khaotic I haven't picked a title Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 24	Definately with them, atleast until I learn HOW to even skii! Until then, I'll be keeping them for awhile longer. __________________

24-09-08, 04:33 AM	#27
snoskichk121 Ski Crazy Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: USA Posts: 71	I love to ski without my poles, its so fun, sometimes poles just get in the way, so i usually dont use them, its so fun to be able to use my hands more, i dont feel so restrained with using my poles __________________ "For me, skiing is a necessity. I have a need for risk." -anonymous

24-09-08, 09:55 AM	#28
mortabunt Bracing Grip Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 89	The Truth is that I can go either way. Being advanced, I just do what I feel like. __________________ Celerius, stabilius, prudentius, strenuis!

29-09-08, 11:49 PM	#29
ISOtuxraceINC humble servent Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA -> Illinois -> Wheaton Posts: 30	what do you do if you lose one of your poles when your going down the mountain?? __________________ Sarner UP \|\| Down Hill Racing //\\ Professional Salomon S626 Down Hill Bindings ^ \|_____ and a pair of tennis shoes that fit 'um

19-04-06, 09:43 PM	#18
Abyss I haven't picked a title Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 26	I'd probably want to not use them since its more like snowboarding then.

19-04-06, 11:12 PM	#20
Abyss I haven't picked a title Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 26	Well, you don't use your hands while snowboarding, neither with poles, so thats why I said its slightly more like snowboarding. Of course the posture is different since you're standing on your side while snowboarding, and facing forward while skiing, but I was just referring to hands not using poles.

22-04-06, 06:31 PM	#21
sparky I haven't picked a title Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 25	To be honest I think I would struggle without my poles. I have always used poles when skiing - I cant understand ho you are finding it easier without!

13-05-06, 05:01 AM	#22
ebittner I haven't picked a title Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 25	I used poles the first time I went sking and now I can not go with out them i do not think ther is anything wrong not using them it is just how you feel confotable. They are great to have on flat ground.

18-09-06, 06:29 PM	#24
zlathim crashing hurts Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 153	I tried skiing without poles last year for the first time. I was skiing with my son and needed my hands free to keep ahold of his harness. It was kinda fun! I also did a fair amount of skiing backwards, that was pretty fun too.

23-09-08, 09:39 PM	#26
mortabunt Bracing Grip Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 89	I have tried with poles and without. I found that the best uses for poles was to use them for walking, and to modify my balance by using the bottom as a grip. I find it easier and faster control to use my hands on my thighs.

30-09-08, 12:09 AM	#30
Valarie A skier at hart Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Wheaton, Il Posts: 3	I like poles but since i downhill i sometimes go without __________________ __________________ K2 downhill