Santa Clauss Posted February 22, 2009 Report Share Posted February 22, 2009 First setup I got carbon poles, The salesman convinced me to upgrade to them because he said they would "last much longer," broke after 2 weeks, the tip broke off one of the poles! (Right below the cap so it made the pole and inch and a half shorter, still used them for 3 weeks) So last week I said screw carbon, Ordered some aluminum scott poles on eBay, there pretty sick, white belt wrist straps, and a "Racing" tips that tear into ice a lot better than the standard pattern. Tried them out tonight and am super happy with them. ha ha plus there about half the price. Also, my carbon poles were super flexy, sucked when getting on the lift because first the tip's wouldn't dig into the ice, then the pole deflected and almost hits the person behind me. What do you guys use/prefer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRacer Posted February 22, 2009 Report Share Posted February 22, 2009 Carbon all the way. Aluminum's bend way too easily plus I think thinner poles look nicer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Santa Clauss Posted February 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2009 Yeah, but I'd rather replace bent poles than use the limp carbon poles I had. Plus I like the wide look, but thats just me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Santa Clauss Posted February 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2009 (edited) for future refrence the carbon poles I had were GOODE super max size 50, the new polls I got are Scott P4 series Plus I think the aluminum poles are as light if not lighter. Edited February 22, 2009 by CLAUSS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justo8484 Posted February 22, 2009 Report Share Posted February 22, 2009 for future refrence the carbon poles I had were GOODE super max size 50, the new polls I got are Scott P4 series Plus I think the aluminum poles are as light if not lighter. as far as carbon poles go, i really don't like goode poles. i don't know if they're necesarily heavier than other carbon poles, but the swing weight is definitely more noticeable. i've had a pair of leki carbon/composite poles for about 3 or 4 years now that a like a lot. they're a little stiffer than goode poles are, and definitely lighter, with a nicer grip as well. also, k2 makes really nice poles for a little less money than other companies' carbon poles. swix stuff is also very solid, but a little pricier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillycore Posted February 22, 2009 Report Share Posted February 22, 2009 I love my k2 PE poles.... so much so that I'd love to get another pair, but noone has them any more... (Believe me, I've searched) I could get the extreme poles which are the same or even the 3 speed poles which are very similar, but I like my PE poles and I'll keep them until they break for now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Santa Clauss Posted February 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 so far i'm really happy with these poles, they get the job done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Law Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 I thought everyone just steals poles from the rental shop.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 I have goode poles. They are "carbon composite." They have pretty pretty pictures of flowers on them. I've never had a problem with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollyskeez Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 I thought everyone just steals poles from the rental shop.... ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Santa Clauss Posted February 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 ME TOO!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
method9455 Posted February 26, 2009 Report Share Posted February 26, 2009 Graphite loki poles from back in the day, maybe 10 years old. You are right they are bendy but I haven't even figured out what to do with poles yet so it works for me. If I had to buy poles I would have gotten scott aluminum ones but these were free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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