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Ski poles should be strong enough to assist in turning or moving
yourself up inclines. They need to be light enough that your
arms don't tire too fast, and flexible enough not to break when
turning hard, or when saving yourself from a fall. Most ski poles
come with straps on the handle to keep track of your poles in case
of a fall or while going up a chair lift.
* To find the correct size, hold your elbow at a 90-degree angle, with your elbow near your waist making a fist with your hand, like you were going to grip a pole. |
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Have someone measure the distance from your thumb to the floor, and
make sure to measure in centimeters. This will give you a
specific pole length to look for. Also check out the ski pole size
chart for recommended sizes based on skier height. * The
basket is the plastic disk at the bottom of a ski pole that keeps
your pole from sinking down into the snow. |
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