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Poles vs no poles

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Pac2
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I can't decide whether to free ski with or without poles so far I haven't used any but I recently got some and cute them pretty short to where my arm is fully extended but I haven't used them yet. But I can't decide on what looks better because I really like that no pole baggy phil casabon style but I also like baggy with poles at the same time some people also say it helps with balance and I just can't make my mind up? Another thing is why are the x games announcers so anal about people having no poles literally every run "here's jossi wells with no poles" like wtf is the big deal? Does anyone have opinions/answers?
Feb 12 2015 7:05PM
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easiestEC
Posts: 2471 - Karma: 489
Roan.but really, poles win every time.




i can second this. i think not using poles looks silly, try roller blading if you don't fancy poles.

plus, how are you suppose to make some badass jump turns on some steeps without them? silly no-polers.


you won't catch me with out my poles.
Mar 19 2015 6:06PM
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ajt6543
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No poles no problem
Mar 19 2015 6:21PM
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Fuckitandhuckit
Posts: 39 - Karma: 123
I coach in a disabled program which doesn't allow you to use poles on lessons. It just became a pain to walk through the parking lot to grab my poles just to ski two runs it lunch. Skied with no poles for four years and am able to rip down any trail and any woods just the same as with poles. And in the park it's much easier to get clean grabs. Plus it's just a lot more comfortable and my skiing flows more without poles.
Mar 19 2015 6:21PM
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Holzsteezy*
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slim.chinoIt's all fun and games until you take a pole to the face.


i broke my lenses doing this one time
Mar 19 2015 6:29PM
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judmaster77
Posts: 176 - Karma: 224
I ski without poles cuz mine were stolen
Mar 19 2015 7:16PM
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CHORIZO
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No poles because i mostly like to dance while im skiing
Mar 19 2015 7:51PM
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MomentaryMuon
Posts: 237 - Karma: 2,604
How can you smoke a blunt if you have poles in your hands...
Mar 19 2015 7:59PM
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peterspringer10
Posts: 153 - Karma: 439
This is my first comment on NSers, but I enjoy skiing without poles alot more. Just feels more natural even though it doesn't look as great sometimes.
Mar 19 2015 8:05PM
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jsch6
Posts: 20 - Karma: 25
Poles defintley, but I don't strap them in or you could injure your shoulder
Mar 19 2015 8:10PM
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CHORIZO
Posts: 2003 - Karma: 10,039
peterspringer10This is my first comment on NSers, but I enjoy skiing without poles alot more. Just feels more natural even though it doesn't look as great sometimes.


Nice dude, ur moms ugly, but still a solid 7, and i banged her, lip blind truu, i can do a backflip, afterbang, tom wallisch, do you know how to get to chads gap? Annnnd my shins really hurt
Mar 19 2015 8:41PM
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Mr.softcookie
Posts: 233 - Karma: 713
No poles
Mar 19 2015 8:57PM
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peterspringer10
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ANUSTARTNice dude, ur moms ugly, but still a solid 7, and i banged her, lip blind truu, i can do a backflip, afterbang, tom wallisch, do you know how to get to chads gap? Annnnd my shins really hurt

And that's a pretty good recap of Newschoolers from what I've seen so far
Mar 19 2015 9:15PM
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Park.
Posts: 2480 - Karma: 4,582
Im way more controlled with poles, but I have way different style with no poles and I like both but no poles is just fun too... Plus I had to learn moguls with no poles (broken thumbs ftw) so no pole skiing on mountain trees and bumbs isn't bad.

Think I'm gona go no poles for the rest of season and see how I like it, but still can't make up my mind
Mar 19 2015 10:02PM
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Toaster-Tony
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JudMaster4I ski without poles cuz mine were stolen


Then go steal another pair... isn't that how this works?
Mar 19 2015 10:06PM
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AlfredHitchCAULK
Posts: 119 - Karma: 10
just do whats comfortable for you some people likem some dont try both and do what you like the best
Mar 19 2015 11:33PM
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Brewnt
Posts: 65 - Karma: 484
I would ski with poles because it gives you better balance. Even if it makes it a little bit harder to do grabs its definitely worth it to use poles
Mar 22 2015 2:03PM
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-Colton
Posts: 272 - Karma: 2,525
LamieJI find poles helpful in the lift line, and they give me a better sense of balance. Other than that don't really use them that much


Falling in line infront of lovely ladies-_- also not being able to stop in the lines
Mar 22 2015 3:00PM
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dustygoldflakes
Posts: 484 - Karma: 700
The only time I ski without poles is if I fucked up my thumb or something
Mar 22 2015 6:46PM
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Skifreak147
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personally I only use poles. When I ski without, it is easier to do grabs but my balance gets all weird. Besides, poles add to the steeze total.
Mar 23 2015 11:30AM
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skrrtskrrt
Posts: 125 - Karma: 541
no poles looks less cool but is so much easier
Oct 21 2019 2:16PM
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BigPurpleSkiSuit
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I skied without poles for a year imagining my style looked sick when in reality my arms were super long and waived around a ton. Now I have realized I do not have park style and should therefore be skiing with poles.
Oct 21 2019 2:33PM
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skrrtskrrt
Posts: 125 - Karma: 541
i grew up skiing no poles. they make me fall usually
Oct 21 2019 3:16PM
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DominatorJacques
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Poles........not me!


Oct 21 2019 3:25PM
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skrrtskrrt
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JESUS CHRIST!!! how does that happen!?
Oct 21 2019 4:47PM
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DominatorJacques
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skrrtskrrtJESUS CHRIST!!! how does that happen!?

Guy crashed. Pole broke, then he got impaled but it. Happens all the time.
No poles for me. I forbid my wife from using them too. She skis better without them anyway.
Oct 21 2019 10:32PM
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