



Manufacturers have developed more bells and whistles than cost and color. But now there are many more options to consider when buying ski poles. In most cases, after the work in finding a pair of boots that fit well and the big decision of which skis to get, the choice of ski poles falls to: What's cheap and looks good with my skis?Īnd it used to be that was all you needed to ask. Ski poles are usually the last thing you think about when getting new equipment. Many poles can be cut down in length by removing the grip and cutting the shaft. This is due to the aggressive stance which is normally lower than intermediates. Tip/Waist/Tail Widths: 122/85/112mm, Actual Turn Radius Specified Length: 14.Novice to intermediate skiers - If you are between sizes, go longer.Ī longer pole will help keep your body in better balance and allow you to put your weight on the proper ski easier.Īdvanced skiers, expert skiers and racers - If between sizes, you may go shorter.

With style, spunk, and a game changing feel the Trooper can take you from grom to ripper. These two things provide great performance for hitting jumps and rails and a smooth turn feel that will help young skiers improve all over the mountain. Finished off with a composite core and an Active Camber profile the Trooper has a good amount of pop and solid edge hold. When you combine that with the sizes ranging from 140-170cm the Trooper becomes a fantastic transitional ski for juniors and teens transitioning away from junior equipment or beginners who are interested in getting into the terrain park as soon as possible. Cap Fiber construction makes the Trooper an easy flexing ski with decent edge hold and tons of forgiveness. A directional twin tip shape means the Trooper will have all the fun and playfulness of a twin tip while keeping the edge hold and smooth turning feel of an all-mountain ski. Atomic Trooper Skis 2012 - The Trooper is versatility in twin tip form.
