FITZGERALD wrote:> > Check this site out.> > www.nordicskater.com> > I am not affiliated in any way.He has a lot to offer.> > Fitzgerald>
...And when I> passed on the advice I got from nordicskater re: pole length to the> newsgroup I got yelled at (see below).
Hank Garretson Oct 8 2004, 11:59 am show options>
I just ordered rollerskis from Nordic Skater (in VT). The guy I spoke> >to there recommended using poles 5 cm *longer* for skate rollerskiing> >than on snow as the bottom of your foot is about that much higher off> >the ground.>
And what does he say about the fact that the ski poles don't penetrate> the pavement?>
The rule of thumb I have heard and used to good effect is to use same> length pole rollerskiing as you use on snow. The boot offset is> compensated for by the pole not penetrating.>
Ski Exuberantly,> Hank> Mammoth Lakes, Calif.>
Serge Oct 8 2004, 7:33 pm show options>
The guy from Nordic Skater (VT) obviously hasn't done much> rollerskiing.>
Having roller poles 5cm longer than snow poles is ridiculous.>
Luckily they are easy to shorten.>
My rollerskiing poles are 5cm shorter than snow ones.> Not quite as short as 32degree's poles but getting there.
