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Ski Poles

Ski poles (sometimes called "stocks") are used by skiers to improve balance, speed and acceleration. They probably evolved from walking sticks carried while traveling, and possibly from spears as well[citation needed].

In the days before turning techniques had been properly developed, one long pole was normally used on sloping ground. The skier would lean or sit on the pole in order to increase friction with the ground, so slowing or stopping.

In modern skiing one pole is held in each hand, and each pole has a circular "basket" attached close to the lower end to prevent the pole sinking significantly into deep snow. At the upper end of the pole a strap is attached, which is normally slipped over the wrist to prevent the loss of the pole in the event of a fall. When skiing the backcountry (off piste) in trees, the wrist strap is not normally used, since there is a risk of wrist injury if the pole should catch on an unseen branch or root. You can also ski without poles as some freestyle skiers do.

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 Girl w/ski poles -Sisters & Best Friends Collection
Girl w/ski poles -Sisters & Best Friends Collection
Salomon Jewel Amber Skis Grey/Pink 162cm Wms
Salomon Jewel Amber Skis Grey/Pink 162cm Wms
ski bindings TYROLIA RF 11 RAILFLEX II DIN 3-11 free Sh
ski bindings TYROLIA RF 11 RAILFLEX II DIN 3-11 free Sh
2 TAHOE KIRKWOOD OR SUGARBOWL & 2 DONNER LIFT TICKETS
2 TAHOE KIRKWOOD OR SUGARBOWL & 2 DONNER LIFT TICKETS
Liquid Force Angel Maven Womens Wakeboard 130cm NEW
Liquid Force Angel Maven Womens Wakeboard 130cm NEW
2007 Liquid Force Maven Minx Wakeboard Boots S NEW
2007 Liquid Force Maven Minx Wakeboard Boots S NEW
Hyperlite Imperial  Wakeboard 135 cm NEW
Hyperlite Imperial Wakeboard 135 cm NEW
Salomon Mission 7 Ski Boots Sz 12 (29.5)
Salomon Mission 7 Ski Boots Sz 12 (29.5)
Head Mojo Heatfit Ski Boots White/Black Sz 10.5(285)
Head Mojo Heatfit Ski Boots White/Black Sz 10.5(285)
Head Mojo 15 Ski Bindings White/Black
Head Mojo 15 Ski Bindings White/Black
Head Mojo Spawn 1 Skis Bones 169cm
Head Mojo Spawn 1 Skis Bones 169cm
Head Wild Thang SW Skis Brown 161cm Wms
Head Wild Thang SW Skis Brown 161cm Wms
Roxy Swell All Mountain Skis + Bindings - (Women's) 162
Roxy Swell All Mountain Skis + Bindings - (Women's) 162
K2 Tracker Aspen Snowboard Boots - Women's 5 NEW
K2 Tracker Aspen Snowboard Boots - Women's 5 NEW
2008 Dynastar Contact 10 Skis + Bindings - 172 cm USED
2008 Dynastar Contact 10 Skis + Bindings - 172 cm USED
2008 Rossignol JDub MT Snowboard 154 cm NEW
2008 Rossignol JDub MT Snowboard 154 cm NEW
Lange Concept 95 W Ski Boots - Women's 24 (Mondo) NEW
Lange Concept 95 W Ski Boots - Women's 24 (Mondo) NEW
Rossignol Bandit B78 W All Mt Skis + Bindings Women 174
Rossignol Bandit B78 W All Mt Skis + Bindings Women 174
Dynastar Contact 8 Skis + Bindings - Used 152 cm USED
Dynastar Contact 8 Skis + Bindings - Used 152 cm USED
08 Roxy Black Magic Twin Tip Jib Park Skis Womens - 166
08 Roxy Black Magic Twin Tip Jib Park Skis Womens - 166
Head Dream Thang Superheat 3 Ski Boots Wms Sz 9.5(260)
Head Dream Thang Superheat 3 Ski Boots Wms Sz 9.5(260)
Flow Infinite Risto Mattila Sig Freestyle Snowboard 156
Flow Infinite Risto Mattila Sig Freestyle Snowboard 156
K2 Mix (Limited Edition) Freestyle Snowboard 151 cm NEW
K2 Mix (Limited Edition) Freestyle Snowboard 151 cm NEW
2008 Deeluxe Rough Diamond SCL Snowboard Boots 11.5 NEW
2008 Deeluxe Rough Diamond SCL Snowboard Boots 11.5 NEW
Flow Rival Boa All Mountain Snowboard Boots - 10.5 Mens
Flow Rival Boa All Mountain Snowboard Boots - 10.5 Mens
Ride Ful Snowboard Boots - 7 (Men's) NEW
Ride Ful Snowboard Boots - 7 (Men's) NEW
2008 Atomic Nomad High Noon Skis + Bindings - 157 USED
2008 Atomic Nomad High Noon Skis + Bindings - 157 USED
2008 Atomic Nomad High Noon Skis + Bindings - 171 USED
2008 Atomic Nomad High Noon Skis + Bindings - 171 USED
08 Deeluxe Empire Lara SCL Snowboard Boots - 8.5 Womens
08 Deeluxe Empire Lara SCL Snowboard Boots - 8.5 Womens
2008 Deeluxe Empire SCL Snowboard Boots 13 (Men's) NEW
2008 Deeluxe Empire SCL Snowboard Boots 13 (Men's) NEW
2008 Atomic Nomad High Noon Skis + Bindings - 164 USED
2008 Atomic Nomad High Noon Skis + Bindings - 164 USED
08 Rossignol Scratch Girl FS Park Skis - Womens 168 NEW
08 Rossignol Scratch Girl FS Park Skis - Womens 168 NEW
Stockli Stormrider AT Skis + Bindings - 174 cm USED
Stockli Stormrider AT Skis + Bindings - 174 cm USED
2009 Flow Merc Snowboard + Flite 1 Bindings 160 cm NEW
2009 Flow Merc Snowboard + Flite 1 Bindings 160 cm NEW
2008 Rossignol Sprayer Ski Boot 26.5 (Mondo) Men's NEW
2008 Rossignol Sprayer Ski Boot 26.5 (Mondo) Men's NEW
09 5150 Dynasty Snowboard + Dynasty Bindings Womens 154
09 5150 Dynasty Snowboard + Dynasty Bindings Womens 154
2008 Lange Fluid 80 Ski Boots - 26 (Mondo) Men's NEW
2008 Lange Fluid 80 Ski Boots - 26 (Mondo) Men's NEW
2007 Rossignol Scope All Mountain Snowboard 157cm NEW
2007 Rossignol Scope All Mountain Snowboard 157cm NEW
Nordica Speedmachine 14.2 Skis + Bindings - 178 cm USED
Nordica Speedmachine 14.2 Skis + Bindings - 178 cm USED