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I'm 5'7" skinning and skiing a variety of snow depths....
By bmc3286768
Ranked #310 - Backcountry Ski Poles
January 14, 2010
I'm 5'7" skinning and skiing a variety of snow depths. Should I go 145 cm or 155 cm?
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By Brock Lawbster
Ranked #151 - Backcountry Ski Poles
May 17, 2010
I'm 6'5" and ski in these at 135. I also use them as trekking poles and even on steep downhills very rarely exceed 145.
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By Matthew Safranek
Ranked #120 - Backcountry Ski Poles
January 23, 2010
your probably fine with a 145, i NEVER(never, never! and im a very realisic 6'5") go longer than 130 on my three pieces(uphill). downhill i couldnt tell you, i board.
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By Angus Bohanon
Ranked #108 - Backcountry Ski Poles
January 14, 2010
I think 145 will be plenty long for you, but if you have any concerns, get the 155. It's unlikely that you'll want to shorten them to less than 105.
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By Jack Wizo
Ranked #102 - Backcountry Ski Poles
January 14, 2010
145 should be plenty for you. If you like 'em really, really long, though, go for the 155cm. Get out a tape measure and find 57 inches (145cm). If this feels like it won't be long enough for you, then get the 155. A five foot pole (155) is a little overkill for most folks, unless they're skate skiing, too.
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