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IHUFFPAINT

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Aight so I got the line Pin Poles last year and then this year you know I messed up and snapped em first day. Anyone know a good pole company that holds up decent I was looking at Stash and Line. Or should I go with that new wave style and go no poles.
 
Panda poles are a bit pricey and have a heavy swing weight but are really durable and have cool customisation options
 
13892384:powpatrol said:
Panda poles are a bit pricey and have a heavy swing weight but are really durable and have cool customisation options
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+1 for the pandas. Super good warranty as well. A friend of mine fell and mine frayed. I got my new ones in like 3 days.
 
On a related note: are Line poles with grab tabs any good or is it just a gimmick? I mean I feel like it’s a nice medium between a conventional pole and those race poles that go around your hand but idk, Line is not known for durability
 
13896443:TheVictator said:
On a related note: are Line poles with grab tabs any good or is it just a gimmick? I mean I feel like it’s a nice medium between a conventional pole and those race poles that go around your hand but idk, Line is not known for durability
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I have the line paint brushes and the grab tabs are nice because they are something extra for your hand to catch if you lose grip on the poles. Otherwise my poles would be on the ground my now. This is assuming you don't use the straps. I use straps though, so who am I kidding; it doesn't matter for me.
 
13896447:IsitWinterYet17 said:
I have the line paint brushes and the grab tabs are nice because they are something extra for your hand to catch if you lose grip on the poles. Otherwise my poles would be on the ground my now. This is assuming you don't use the straps. I use straps though, so who am I kidding; it doesn't matter for me.
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Cool, sounds good. Are they durable though?
 
13896515:TheVictator said:
Cool, sounds good. Are they durable though?
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So far, but I haven't taken a spill hard enough to bend the poles yet. Haven't had to self arrest with them either yet, so no idea if they'd snap or not. The poles are just aluminum so durable as most ski poles. I love their grips and straps- super easy to slip on and grippy. Their warranty department is on point too. The grab tabs on the handles are a hard rubber material, so they bend a little, but will not break that's for sure.

I really want panda poles though. They look sick and are supposedly really durable with a great warranty. Pricey though, but discounts are available.
 
13896581:IsitWinterYet17 said:
So far, but I haven't taken a spill hard enough to bend the poles yet. Haven't had to self arrest with them either yet, so no idea if they'd snap or not. The poles are just aluminum so durable as most ski poles. I love their grips and straps- super easy to slip on and grippy. Their warranty department is on point too. The grab tabs on the handles are a hard rubber material, so they bend a little, but will not break that's for sure.

I really want panda poles though. They look sick and are supposedly really durable with a great warranty. Pricey though, but discounts are available.
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I second the durability part. Accidentally broke a kid's grass stick with one of my pandas
 
I find the tabs to be both a pain in the ass as well as a good thing. I mean its great for something extra to grab on too and push, but at the same time I just want to grab the pole and don't really care about tab.
 
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