Thread: PM Gear Poles

Hey maggot/minions,

I just got my PM Gear poles and they look pretty styling. They are a good solid pole and I am pretty stoked. I particularly like the neoprene grips that run down the pole a foot or so. I figure they will be the ultimate ski touring pole.

If you were thinking about it or need a new pair of poles they are a smoking deal at $65 USD.

I hear that there are some left and that they will be going back up to $130 USD for next season.

Get 'em while the gettin's good.

^bump^

I'm anxiously awaiting mine. Although, unlike my current battered, mismatched, bent rental poles, I wont be able to glance down at the skiers responsibility code.

Steal your brother's.

I know, I've seen these (hasn't everyone?) and they are the shizznit. I totally want some, but I need skins.

I'm at work. According to UPS, my new poles are sitting on my doorstep. Yay! New toys!

Originally posted by divegirl
I totally want some, but I need skins.

With the basket being so large and bomber, they will complement your skins very nicely. 1000 times better at keeping the pole above the snowpack than any of those damn quater size baskets you see massed produced these days.

I got to use em once this year when I skied for just a bit and did not want to give em up.

Took back new snowboard - check
Saving that money for ski boots - check
Figuring out skis/binders - on hold for now
Adding these poles when I am outfitted - definately

I'm at work. According to UPS, my new poles are sitting on my doorstep. Yay! New toys!

Unless Beaver gets there first.

Originally posted by Buzzworthy
With the basket being so large and bomber, they will complement your skins very nicely. 1000 times better at keeping the pole above the snowpack than any of those damn quater size baskets you see massed produced these days.

I got to use em once this year when I skied for just a bit and did not want to give em up.

Took back new snowboard - check
Saving that money for ski boots - check
Figuring out skis/binders - on hold for now
Adding these poles when I am outfitted - definately

Awesome! Are you really making the switch? (am I totally out of it that I haven't picked up on Buzz making the switch??)
Mmmm....may have to reconsider and dig deeper into my pockets to pick up these poles. I hope Splat still has some left. Mmmmm.....but the question really is, are these poles more important than a new BC backpack, beacon, or a shovel?

I've got a pair to sell. They're to long and I don't see myself using them all the time.

If anyone wants to buy them, shoot me a pm.

Oh, you can have them for $40

Originally posted by divegirl
Awesome! Are you really making the switch? (am I totally out of it that I haven't picked up on Buzz making the switch??)
Mmmm....may have to reconsider and dig deeper into my pockets to pick up these poles. I hope Splat still has some left. Mmmmm.....but the question really is, are these poles more important than a new BC backpack, beacon, or a shovel?

I am making a "semi-switch". I have skied since I was 5, then boarding for the last 8 years. Loved my one day this season on some B2's and I want both options when I pull into the parking lot. I asked my wife to take back the board, I simply could not bring myself to do it. Pic of the red board that went back in the Buzzapolooza thread, which I need to bump again (2nd or 3rd post).

Eventually I want BC access, one of the main reasons for skis, plus I want to get back to my roots. Skiing is fun!!

Now, your life is much more important than poles of course!!

(But you should still try to get em )

I got a lot of shit to buy!!

Originally posted by Buzzworthy
Eventually I want BC access, one of the main reasons for skis, plus I want to get back to my roots. Skiing is fun!!

Now, your life is much more important than poles of course!!

(But you should still try to get em )

I got a lot of shit to buy!!

Excellent!!
And yes, I agree with you. Life = GOOD
I may have to PM altachic...but .....I still need skins first. D'oh! I'll make my decision. In the meantime, I'll make a priority list!

Lemme help with that list, dg:

1. ski
2. get beacon, probe, and shovel
3. practice
4. dig splat's ass out of avie

Originally posted by splat
Lemme help with that list, dg:

1. ski
2. get beacon, probe, and shovel
3. practice
4. dig splat's ass out of avie

No poles in that list?

Buzz- you should start telemarking. BC access and alot of knuckledraggers make the switch over pretty easily.

Originally posted by Buzzworthy
I am making a "semi-switch". I have skied since I was 5, then boarding for the last 8 years. Loved my one day this season on some B2's and I want both options when I pull into the parking lot. I asked my wife to take back the board, I simply could not bring myself to do it. Pic of the red board that went back in the Buzzapolooza thread, which I need to bump again (2nd or 3rd post).

Eventually I want BC access, one of the main reasons for skis, plus I want to get back to my roots. Skiing is fun!!

Now, your life is much more important than poles of course!!

(But you should still try to get em )

I got a lot of shit to buy!!

Poles?
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Originally posted by divegirl
No poles in that list?

trust me, you dig my butt out of an avie and you'll have those poles.

I've skied two days on mine. If you look closely you can see Arty50 and me wielding them in the "Dropping In Parallel" thread.

+: Really, really, really stiff. Great power when pushing on traverses. And a lot harder to bend than regular AL poles.
+: Rubberized motorcycle grips don't let your hand slide, unlike the hard plastic of most poles.
+: Neoprene lower grip means you can grab the upper pole low on a sidehill traverse. Much better than stopping to adjust a pair of telescoping poles.
+: Rubberized pole basket will probably last a lot longer than the plastic ones. I've broken four Goode baskets in the last year and a half.
+: Gold anodized finish looks cool.

-: Pole basket could be larger. But since I haven't used them in pow yet, I can't say how far they sink.

+-:Straight grips mean you have to recalibrate your pole plants a little bit. Only takes a run or two to get used to, though.

Overall, these are great poles, and $65 is a screaming deal. Most shops want $40-50 these days for a pair of plain-jane aluminum poles that you'll break in a week.

Originally posted by homerjay
Buzz- you should start telemarking. BC access and alot of knuckledraggers make the switch over pretty easily.

How is that on the knees though? Got one semi bad one.

I had thought about that. Never tried it. It looks like you carve real nice, when you see someone good. Learning looks a bit tough.

Response please!! Beta, learning curve, .............

Thanks Homer

Originally posted by Spats

-: Pole basket could be larger. But since I haven't used them in pow yet, I can't say how far they sink.

Overall, these are great poles, and $65 is a screaming deal.

I agree, for what I do, the baskets are a bit small but what the hell, for $5 bucks or less I can fix that in a jiffy.

Still by far the nicest poles I've ever owned.

Originally posted by Buzzworthy
How is that on the knees though? Got one semi bad one.

I had thought about that. Never tried it. It looks like you carve real nice, when you see someone good. Learning looks a bit tough.

Response please!! Beta, learning curve, .............

Thanks Homer

My knees are shot, too. Tele skiing is better than bashing bumps all day on alpines. It's different, more smooth and flowy, at least for me. Being unattached at the heel lessens the tourque on your knees sometimes in awkward falls.

It's usually cheaper than alpines, find some cheap old alpine boards (IMHO shorter and softer than you would ride alpine), throw some tele bindings on them (retail at ~$150), get some cheap boots on closeout, and you're set. One rig, inbounds and out.

Tele skiing in powder is perhaps the best feeling I've felt. People compare it to toe-side snowboard turn, I think.

Learning curve? If you're comfortable on skis, you'll be fine. You may even have the added advantage of not having alpine skiing muscle memory, since the weighting and ski position is completely different in the turn.

Try it on a demo day or borrow some gear. I got hooked and don't think I'll be locking those heels down for a while.
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Telemarking is stupid.

Originally posted by Pinner
Telemarking is stupid.

Right on cue.

Originally posted by homerjay
My knees are shot, too. Tele skiing is better than bashing bumps all day on alpines. It's different, more smooth and flowy, at least for me. Being unattached at the heel lessens the tourque on your knees sometimes in awkward falls.

It's usually cheaper than alpines, find some cheap old alpine boards (IMHO shorter and softer than you would ride alpine), throw some tele bindings on them (retail at ~$150), get some cheap boots on closeout, and you're set. One rig, inbounds and out.

Tele skiing in powder is perhaps the best feeling I've felt. People compare it to toe-side snowboard turn, I think.

Learning curve? If you're comfortable on skis, you'll be fine. You may even have the added advantage of not having alpine skiing muscle memory, since the weighting and ski position is completely different in the turn.

Try it on a demo day or borrow some gear. I got hooked and don't think I'll be locking those heels down for a while.
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Well, it sounds enticing, especially if Pinner thinks Telemarking is Stupid.

Now with Telemarking, do I get the sarcastic board personality as well??

(I still heart you Pinner)

Thanks Homer, Demo day is what I will check out for sure. I have also heard the "carve" is more like boarding too.

And those ski muscles you talked about, oh shit, they were non-existent after 8 years of boarding. What a wake up call. But I remember the same thing when I came off 2 planks to one.

Ok, I will try it. Now the knee pad thing. Were em all the time? Hit bottom much? Inside or outside the pants??

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