- Size: Poles are measured in inches and centimeters. Basically,
the taller you are, the longer your poles have to be. Unless you need poles
for specilized skiing, the poles should be from your elbows to the floor.
The range of lengths is very wide, from 28 to 72 inches. Gabel
Group has one of the widest ranges of lengths. There are many companies
that feature Junior sizes, so don't fret kids!
Do
you know what size poles you should have?
- Weight / Material: A light pole is a good pole. Weights
are determined by the material of the shaft. Cheaper aluminum poles are
heavier and less durable than the various composite alloys that are now
avaliable. These alloys are of better quality because they are less brittle,
lighter and more resilient. But the prices for these feather-weights are
exorbitant. Beginners should think twice about investmenting in these top-of-the-line
poles. With beginner poles starting at $30 and the most up to date designs
going at $130, I would definitely think twice about plunking that money
down.
- Handles: The handles of your poles should not slip easily
-- this obviously takes away a skier's control. Good contact with pole
handles provides for better maunervering.
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