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Why do we use short poles?

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THEE_wizard
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Well, title says it all. Just a thought that crossed my mind
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TomDavies
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they don't get in the way
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kevinegan
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Unless you have ninja hands if you land switch heavy with long poles you will more than likely punch yourself in the face
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JAHBRADOR
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Moguls
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FigNewton
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Swing weight
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brend
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They are lighter, and basically the only thing that park skiers use their poles for is getting speed and some people think poles are beneficial for balancing on rails. Plus landing switch with long poles would be a bitch.
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fredyferl
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:10, this is why
https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/763031/The-Prequel-Ep-5---Brohood-in-Colorado-Part-2---Brotherhood-Films
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caucasian_chad
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FredyFerl:10, this is why
https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/763031/The-Prequel-Ep-5---Brohood-in-Colorado-Part-2---Brotherhood-Films


Yup. Done that racing before, it hurts like a bitch when you unexpectedly punch yourself in the face. You need long poles for racing though.
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ModMommy
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Longer poles cause injurys.
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RiccardoMasutti
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To not kill and pierce yourself when you fall
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L0gic
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I prefer to use long poles, they double as javelins
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CheddarJack
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Get some long poles and you'll quickly realize why.
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