the thing with riding sans poles is that it gets a lot easier to do the tricks you do. poles adds that other level of difficulty. plus, your actual ski form gets shot when you don't ride with'm. i noticed you had a ton of trouble in the pow, which i can guaruntee has to do with your lack of poleage. plus, it just looks ridiculous. little kids ski without poles while they're learning because its easier. you were meant to carry them as you got older.
