ThinkSnow Posted February 16, 2004 Report Share Posted February 16, 2004 Ok, so I'm in need of some new poles and was wondering what everyone thought of composite and metal poles. I have used composite since I started skiing and really like that I can't bend and break them, but is there an advantage to metal poles? Any suggestions on poles? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtomicSkier Posted February 16, 2004 Report Share Posted February 16, 2004 Ok, so I'm in need of some new poles and was wondering what everyone thought of composite and metal poles. I have used composite since I started skiing and really like that I can't bend and break them, but is there an advantage to metal poles? Any suggestions on poles? Composite are lighter, thinner, dont break, dont bend..... Dont get metal, its like getting a steel driver, when everyone KNOWS titanium is the only way to go.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ski Posted February 16, 2004 Report Share Posted February 16, 2004 I once forgot my stiff, aluminum race poles for a beer league race and used my really nice, $80 Leki carbon fiber poles. Snapped one right in half leaving the start. I remember thinking: "What the F?" Get a great pair of poles. They aren't that much more and they really make a difference. And you'll probably never break your shoulder again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidude Posted February 17, 2004 Report Share Posted February 17, 2004 yeah I have some regular Leki poles and well they were straight and 50" now they look like DH poles and about 48". I think I gotta get some new ones (around 54ish) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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