What's with the fully padded ski poles?

[DarthMarkus]

The padded poles are ribbed, I'm sure you can figure out why.

The only acceptable answer.

[Core Shot]

The LURK is making a comeback

Why have two poles. When one is enough

Or. The kids were right. No poles is better

[rfconroy]

I've lost half a dozen flick-lock style bottoms over the years. Deep snow falls, random breakages, using the bottom to grab a lost ski out of the creek... I'm over adjustable poles. I bought some 125cm fixed length last season and definitely don't mind having 5+cm of pole above my hand when I ski. Aluminum just doesn't break like carbon does, and they are lighter than my carbon adjustable. Win, win.

I also only use rental poles, cut to 118cm in bounds because I abuse the shit out of them and broke poles every year before that, so I might not be the best use case.

Amen on the rental poles, I swear they use a thicker wall since they hold up soooo much better than any other poles I've owned (which most were pwned)

[whyturn]

I used bike bar tape for the foot down from my poles. I like it so I can grab the pole and it’s not frozen


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[MagnificentUnicorn]

Amen on the rental poles, I swear they use a thicker wall since they hold up soooo much better than any other poles I've owned (which most were pwned)

Scott rental poles used to be Series 4 aluminum just like their Pro and Team models


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[XXX-er]

around here they just get their mom to buy the new poles eh

[waveshello]

I have a set of BD vapor carbon poles.

Big fan.

I just never really adjust my poles - so why bother having adjustable poles.

up - put hands on top of poles.

Sidehill - use foam grip

Skiing down - hold as you would.

I probably run a bit shorter than may be optimal for the skin, but it doesn't seem to change my pace. It is slow and taller poles don't make if much faster and shorter don't make it slower)

Only have one season on them so can't comment on durability but no sign of issues yet.

I am simple man (or simpleton depending on who you ask) and I like simple gear- so these work for me.

https://www.blackdiamondequipment.co...bon-ski-poles/

Agreed, they are great poles. Pricey if you can't find a deal. I don't think I'll ever go back to adjustable 3-piece poles, I really like the simplicity and durability of the one piece. I only use them for hooman powered skiing.







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[skis_the_trees]

If you remove the straps they are even lighter.

[MagnificentUnicorn]

I prefer the Black Crows version because they’re more like dildos. The carbon ones are larger diameter if you’re a “gaper”


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[sb]

Quit being a fuckingjong and loose the poles.

[SoVT Joey]

I prefer the Black Crows version because they’re more like dildos. The carbon ones are larger diameter if you’re a “gaper”


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I love the Furtis for filling my big gape.

[Stuntmonkey]

I love the Furtis for filling my big gape.

I'm just waiting for sale to grab those to go along with my gallon drum of lube.

[MagnificentUnicorn]

I bought the Oxus because I’m a neophyte


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[SoVT Joey]

I'm just waiting for sale to grab those to go along with my gallon drum of lube.

They are the best ice beating tool, besides a 36” axe handle of course. But they do a knock up job on clearing icy tree limbs.

[waveshello]

I bought the Oxus because I’m a neophyte


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I really like the look of those--are the baskets replaceable?

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[babybear]

we call those long padded poles "cool guy chamonix poles"

[MagnificentUnicorn]

I really like the look of those--are the baskets replaceable?

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Yes. They pretty light and stiff, like a Scott Series 4. The round grip is nice once you’re used to it, never worry about orientation. They’re really easy to sink in the snow even when it’s crusty. I’ve even used them as an anchor lower myself off one ledge to another in sketchy exposed spot(not like an ice axe but passable).


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[scmartin69]

Ran into a guy on the lift at Mammoth today that swears by these...
https://folkrm.com/collections/ski-poles
Extra ribbing it you need to go deep...

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[Name Redacted]

we call those long padded poles "cool guy chamonix poles"

Accurate

[MagnificentUnicorn]

Ran into a guy on the lift at Mammoth today that swears by these...
https://folkrm.com/collections/ski-poles
Extra ribbing it you need to go deep...

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The grip is too long, it’d make my hands look smaller.


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[Robik]

I have duos and like them a lot, but round grip makes it harder to flip the risers on the heels. I recall Cody making his own tooth for this purpose.

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[Norseman]

we call those long padded poles "cool guy chamonix poles"

* CoolGuye Dîldeaux Batóns *

just coined it in the great tits thread and I'm claimin it

[danmelon]

These look neat, mostly for the made in Revy aspect. Come in 2 piece and 3 piece for the splitdawgs. Don't think the 3piece break down as compact as the BD z style poles, which are nice because you can stick them entirely in the pack rather than strapped to the outside.

https://wolverinesnowproducts.com/

[kootenayskier]

I’m probably not going to use them, but I love how these small entrepreneurs are finding and exploiting the niche.

[S_jenks]

Wasn’t there a whole bit last year with Cody using a set of padded poles on The Fifty?

Got a lot of attention if I remember, and he even did a separate video talking about it.

#CodyInspires