Originally posted by Jad13
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A few summary thoughts to add as you consider using or not using poles.
My observations are that poles serve two purposes for normal on piste riding:
1 - While in motion poles serve as a balance and form cue for initiating long turns. Many skiboarders still find this helpful but since skiboards make shorter and usually quicker turns most skiboarders, like me, find poles unnecessary in this function.
2 - While stationary or moving in lift lines poles allow long ski riders to move, stop, and hold a static position easily. With shorter skiboards this is unnecessary as you can "skate" in tight areas with your boards and/or walk/shuffle as you would on snowshoes. The caveat here is this assumes you ski at a resort that has relatively flat lift lines. I have experienced some rough lift loading area where poles might be helpful but I still get by without them.
You do note that poles are "something to hold" I actually enjoy having my hands free to do other things like adjust music tracks on my iPod, grab a snack on the lift, or not worrying about holding on to poles. Also without poles I find I can ski with lighter more comfortable gloves and just tuck my hands in my pockets to warm-up when they get too cold.
Originally posted by Jad13
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Head 94cm -- 90mm underfoot
Revolts -- 110mm underfoot
Blunt XLs -- 138mm underfoot
If you go with the Blunt XLs you looking at 53% width increase. 22% for the Revolts.
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