 Poster: A snowHead
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can anyone tell me how to i can size up for poles? i cant rememer if i had 120 or 125cm poles last time i went skiing. i'm 5'10'' ish. i've seen soom cheap poles on ebay, (last seasons stock), but don't want the hassel of getting the wrong size and having to send them back! can you cut poles down if they are too long? is this an easy thing to do?
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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welcom to 
I'm not sure, I had some 125 cms in tignes a couple of weeks ago as that was wot the shop guy said was the right size (5'9") and my instructor didn't seem to think differently so that is the size I'm going for..
Also bought mine cheapo on fleabay..
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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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Thanks, i'm leaning towards the 125's as i'm told they can be cut down if they are a bit long.
Is this right?
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I am 6' and ski with 125cm poles. Go to a shop, flip em upside down and do the test. Buy online.
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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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I'm 5' 8" and use 120 - 123cm poles. I suggest the 125cm would be better for you.
Some poles can be cut down a bit but you can't tell until you have them. You have to take the handle off, shorten the shaft then put the handles back on. Therefore it depends on how the handles attach to the shaft and the amount of tapering in the shaft at the handle end.
Buying cheap poles can be a false economy. I paid a lot for carbon fibre poles but I can adjust the length using an allen spanner, the straps, handles and baskets are replaceable if I break or lose any parts. My poles are very light and very well balanced compared to metal poles and after more than 10 years and 30+ weeks of skiing I still use them because they don't get bent or snap like metal.
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mart8235, Same height as you and I use 125cm. Picked up a pair of Leki 125cm in TK Maxx yesterday for £9.95.
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5'10" use 120cm
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Thanks for the advise guys. I went to the local ski shop and got sized up for poles, I'm a 125cm. he got me to turn the pole upside down and hold it under the basket, forearms are horizontal..... that's it! I ended up buying from the shop insted of ebay as there was loads of choice and not much more expencive, plus the guy was cool and he sold me some good boots a few months ago! I've got a cool set of Scott '13' poles, hope there're not unlucky! take it easy
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5' 10.5" and I have 125cm K2 4 Speed cut down to 123cm.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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I'm 5'8" and use 125cm poles, but that's 'cos I have reet long legs and a short body. Probably best if you 'do the upside-down test'. It's partly personal preference too, some people prefer longer poles...
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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comprex,
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Which means they bend down to an effective length of 114cm
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Very light but don't bend. 
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FAQ
I'm 5'9" and use 115cm, and even they seemed a bit on the long side when I bought them. Then again I think I'm totally the opposite to you (average length legs/body, big head 
