With either the DMS or the MMS system of measurement , is that in your sock feet or in your boots ready to go?
Or better yet, in your boots, clicked into your bindings, on top of your skis, in your normal ski stance. Maybe some pressure on the tongue of the boot.
Many people often also "miss" on the fact that on the surface that
@Started at 53 plans to ski, groomers, the pole is almost always used with a light touch...rarely planted up to the basket.
I'm 5'10". Been at this "a while." As I found myself skiing on fewer skis with race plates, and in New non plug boots without lifters, I began to ski a shorter pole. Pretty much 120cm, which is roughly 48". A 50" pole feels like I dragging it, and it's in the way these days. I thing my cut down preference is actually about 122cm.
I was using a 50" pole back in the 70's. Technique was a bit different. Maybe I was taller. I recall my dad fitting poles for me the same way when I was six, 1960.
I played around with my adjustable AT poles before getting out the saw, this time around, BTW. So cut down some aluminum poles. Skied them a day or two, Then moved on to the rest. BTW, all the same brand, same grips. The grip on any given pole can place your hand nearer or further from the top of the pole.
That Goode pole is a great choice. I assume that they are as indestructible as ever. The length adjustment feature is nice, as well.
Agree, in general, a lot of those new to the sport, or "returning" to the sport seem to ski a pole on the long side. No need to blast out of a starting gate, etc.!
As others note, you can always shorten them. So buying on the long side is not a bad idea. Kind of like softening a boot. Hard to go the other way!
Nice job on the boot choice and bootfitting,
@Started at 53! A+!!! Awesome.
Great pole choice, too. Length? TBD! You're good with yours!
And yes, personal preference rules. Just don't talk to park skiers or mogul skiers....they ski real short poles. For good reason.
Lots of good scores on this thread!
