The length of the ski poles is of prime importance for proper and safe skiing, therefore, when choosing poles, you need to pay attention to their length and strength. It is important to remember that poles for a skier are consumables, so you should not choose the most expensive models, just as you should not pay undue attention to the material and construction of the poles. The really important parameter is length.
Instructions
Step 1
To determine the appropriate length of the sticks, you just need to stand straight on the floor and pick up the stick, while the angle of the elbow should ideally be 90 degrees. True, in the store you will be standing on the floor, so it makes sense to take sticks 10-15 centimeters longer, especially since they can always be shortened.
Step 2
Then, at home, once again try on the length of the sticks and, if necessary, shorten them to the desired length. To do this, you need to remove the handle, at first glance, it seems that it is not removable, but if you heat the end of the stick, the handle can be easily removed.
Step 3
For heating, you can use any available method. For example, heat the handle with a hairdryer, hold it in the oven or in a saucepan with hot water (after wrapping it in a bag), you can even just warm the handle over the gas, constantly turning it. As soon as the plastic expands, the handle can be removed, the main thing is not to turn it so as not to deform the plastic, but simply gently pull it off the stick.
Step 4
Experienced experts advise you to first make a notch on the stick in order to understand to what depth you will need to put on the handle. After the handle is removed, the stick is sawed off to the desired length and put back on top.
Step 5
You need to have glue for a heat gun on hand, your own glue may be enough for the first time, but if this is not the first time you remove the handles, you will probably have to glue them. Now, having achieved the ideal length of the poles, you can safely go to the track and try out your creation.
