 Poster: A snowHead
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Anyone got anything to say about the Monster Vario poles that are adjustable in length, as I don't know much about these, but want to move from my aluminiums to something lighter/thinner
Are adjustable poles strong enough for just toddling about the blues/reds -the spec is as follows:
Extra-light EVA compact contour grip with grip zone on upper section; automatic strap system; upper section: Ø 14 mm Titanal; lower section: Ø 11 mm carbon; compass in grip; flex Wolfram tip; snowflake basket; screen print clear varnish
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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sharon1953, at £35 they're not too pricey either.
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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marc gledhill, £30 on ebay but £6.00 post to add
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sharon1953, I've got carbon variable length poles made by... Can't remember who right now. Fine poles by any measure that can be applied. They do all the pole things that poles should. Didn't turn me into Franz Klammer overnight, but I'm not about to sue the pole company for that.
On the plus side: The variable length ( which once you have figured out the right length you probably won't ever change again ). Also the carbon light weight thing does ring my bell.
On the down side: Every thieving b'astard in the world will want to steal them from you. Never ever ever ever leave them outside a restaurant unless you want to buy new poles soon.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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sharon1953, it might be good to know of a source of spare parts (expanders and sleeves). Komperdell stockists, perhaps?
I know of only one 3-section pole that could compete with one-piece series 4 Al or carbon for swing weight, the old Leki Ultralite Carbon SLS.
As for Mike Lawrie's concern, they should collapse down to fit on the back of a pack without trouble. That makes them quite interesting to snowboarders also.
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Mike Lawrie, Hadn't thought of the thieving aspect I must admit!! I use blades and although the experts say "don't use poles" I wouldn't want to be without them, great for keeping kids in their place as they try and push infront at lift queues, good for the flat spots that I always misjudge (because I can't skate properly) and good for correcting when off balance, which is most of the time!!! but wondering now if having to take them with me eveytime I need the loo or sit down to eat would be more trouble than it's worth, although I could use them to steady myself in my ski boots as I venture down the narrow, stone, spiral steps, that always seem to be where the loos are!!!
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Bloody hell comprex, that's steep!!! 
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comprex, good heavens, that's some black run!! 
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FenlandSkier, yes, allright, the poles were more than the camera.
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