101 Reasons that ski poles are cool:

**Rideski** · 03-25-2009, 07:41 PM

101 They help you locate "down" in the whiteroom
100 They knock the snow off the branch over your head right before you piss
99 They are a very effective turn signal
98 It appears they would be a rather functional joust in the instance that a turn signal was not heeded
97 They give the upper body a stellar workout
96 They can act as wheelie bars in a pinch

**booner** · 03-25-2009, 07:49 PM

95 They are perfect glove racks during safety meetings in trees

**gatorboy** · 03-25-2009, 08:00 PM

94 They allowed my dad to put a HUGE bruise on my whiney sister's thigh when she wouldn't stop bitching during a powder day at Snowmass in '82.

**Lexi-Bell** · 03-25-2009, 08:10 PM

93 Dragging your 3 year old across the flats

**Crock** · 03-25-2009, 08:27 PM

92-they amplify the *point*

**Rideski** · 03-25-2009, 08:29 PM

91 Automobile wheel well stalactite remover

90 Bottle opener

**Jax** · 03-25-2009, 08:30 PM

89 giving knucklers a lift

**karpiel** · 03-25-2009, 08:53 PM

88 top sheet engraving tool for people that try to cut in line.

**thefrush** · 03-25-2009, 09:10 PM

87 alternate way to high five with friends to express mutual stokeage.

**Rideski** · 03-25-2009, 09:17 PM

86 audible warning device upon overtaking barneys

**Hong Jong Fuey** · 03-25-2009, 09:23 PM

Originally Posted by gatorboy

94 They allowed my dad to put a HUGE bruise on my whiney sister's thigh when she wouldn't stop bitching during a powder day at Snowmass in '82.

. Beat me to it. Did the same thing to my brother in a very similar situation.

85 - They are the cheapest piece of ski equipment yet people get unbelievably attached to them.

**My Pet Powder Goat** · 03-25-2009, 09:28 PM

86 ski removal tool

**My Pet Powder Goat** · 03-25-2009, 09:29 PM

85 binders ramp angle adjuster

**fez** · 03-25-2009, 09:34 PM

84 temporary face guard when speeding through brush
83 flip ropes up for easy ducking

**Jax** · 03-25-2009, 09:35 PM

82 because without them, the texas tuck would not exist

**RaccoonFace** · 03-25-2009, 09:36 PM

81 good for "accidentally" planting one in front of other people's skis in lift lines there by letting you snag their spot while they struggle to get around your pole

okbye

**flyby** · 03-25-2009, 09:47 PM

80. "GOOOOOAAAALL!"

edited

**72Twenty** · 03-25-2009, 09:49 PM

80 they are an effective device for bringing along extra duct tape.

**72Twenty** · 03-25-2009, 09:50 PM

Originally Posted by flyby

80. "the point"

Your #80 is nullified for repeating.

(see 92)

**RedWolf** · 03-25-2009, 09:54 PM

79. They're perfect for playing some kickass air guitar.

**72Twenty** · 03-25-2009, 09:55 PM

78. They come in handy when you are grilling meats in the ski area parking lot and forget the tongs at home.

**lobstahmeatwad** · 03-25-2009, 09:59 PM

77 with out them the ski and pole seat would not exist

**Lonnie** · 03-25-2009, 10:00 PM

76 Tips stands would be impossible with out them.
75 "Lawn darts"
74 They let your buddies know that the LZ is "clear" | | or "not clear" X from a long way off...
73 "tractor stop"
72 Sword fights!