Can your pole be TOO short for you?

[Big Kahuna]

Grape Ape .................Grape Ape................

 

[yamaslut]

for average height surfriders -2 on the pole, lowered bracket and -1 on the steering is about ideal

I suppose if you are 5'-9" (average male height) and don't do rolls and flips...

I really think it has more to do w/ arm length and riding style than height

 

[land_shark3]

I have an 80" arm span and yes my knukles drag the ground... along w/ being pretty tall at 6-3...

My math may be a bit off, but if you are 6'3" shouldn't your arm span only be 75"?:shrug:

 

[yamaslut]

nick, just admit it, you are a Baboon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:17::17::17::17::17::cheer2::cheer2::cheer2::chairfall::chairfall::scratchchin::scratchchin:

more like an orangutan
he he he...

 

[Frosty]

for average height surfriders -2 on the pole, lowered bracket and -1 on the steering is about ideal

that's where I'm at 6' tall, -2" pole, -1 on steering, lowered bracket and 0 degree bars (which will also pull you forward over stock). Super comfortable... I thought about taking another 2"s out though.

Although, for any kind of longer distance ride it can be tough on the lower back.

 

[sjetrider]

that's where I'm at 6' tall, -2" pole, -1 on steering, lowered bracket and 0 degree bars (which will also pull you forward over stock). Super comfortable... I thought about taking another 2"s out though.

Although, for any kind of longer distance ride it can be tough on the lower back.

For these I recomend an SXR opworm:

 

[Frosty]

For these I recomend an SXR opworm:

LOL...

i hear that.

it's about 3.5 miles from the marina to the beach we hang at all summer... it makes for a long ride in any kind of rough conditions.

 

[wydopen]

and don't do rolls and flips...

was that a low blow slutty??..silly freestyler, tricks are for kids :stups:

btw i can roll just fine..but i think they are ghey so i dont

 

[sjetrider]

was that a low blow slutty??..silly freestyler, tricks are for kids :stups:

btw i can roll just fine..but i think they are ghey so i dont

What, now rolls are gay?

 

[wydopen]

What, now rolls are gay?

it depends.if they are in the footwells in the surf they are extra ghey..strapped in they look ok..personally im not into any air that you dont land back into the wave but thats just me..dont worry ill sell out and start doing them..i used to do them before i knew what was coolokey:opcorn:

 

[Big Kahuna]

For these I recomend an SXR opworm:

that is why I still have my SXR, if I want to run up the lake......... short poles can be a bitch, especially if your are trying to keep up with Tricky, Casey and Chris running up the lake................ their cruise is my WOT!!!!!!!!!:lightning::lightning::lightning::lightning::lightning::lightning::lightning:

 

[yamaslut]

My math may be a bit off, but if you are 6'3" shouldn't your arm span only be 75"?:shrug:

yes I'm deformed.... my arms are 5" longer than my height...
it makes everything you do just that much more goofy...

 

[wydopen]

it depends.if they are in the footwells in the surf they are extra ghey..strapped in they look ok..personally im not into any air that you dont land back into the wave but thats just me..dont worry ill sell out and start doing them..i used to do them before i knew what was coolokey:opcorn:

btw im just messing w/ you guys.......kind of

 

[yamaslut]

was that a low blow slutty??..silly freestyler, tricks are for kids :stups:

btw i can roll just fine..but i think they are ghey so i dont

UHhhh???..... that wasn't a bust on you... I couldn't care less who does what in the surf... after I posted I thought it may be taken the wrong way.... typing really doesn't cover any range of expression...

I was making a gereral statement about size and riding style...

my point was rolls require you to lean all over the front of the ski, needing a shorter pole. flips are easier w/ a shorter pole too IMO... surfriding only you won't need one that short...

:icon16:

 

[wydopen]

UHhhh???..... that wasn't a bust on you... I couldn't care less who does what in the surf... after I posted I thought it may be taken the wrong way.... typing really doesn't cover any range of expression...

I was making a gereral statement about size and riding style...

my point was rolls require you to lean all over the front of the ski, needing a shorter pole. flips are easier w/ a shorter pole too IMO... surfriding only you won't need one that short...

:icon16:

i know man..im just messin w/ ya :flowers1:

 

[sjetrider]

it depends.if they are in the footwells in the surf they are extra ghey..strapped in they look ok..personally im not into any air that you dont land back into the wave but thats just me..dont worry ill sell out and start doing them..i used to do them before i knew what was coolokey:opcorn:

:irked:Friggin surfer dudes, go big or go home, style only gets you so far LOL :swordfight: Balls will get you the rest of the way:sadwavey:

 

[wydopen]

:irked:Friggin surfer dudes, go big or go home, style only gets you so far LOL :swordfight: Balls will get you the rest of the way:sadwavey:

:biggrin::kiss:

 

[sjetrider]

i know man..im just messin w/ ya :flowers1:

geez kissing and making up already :sucks: thought this was gonna get fun:nutkick:

 

[wydopen]

geez kissing and making up already :sucks: thought this was gonna get fun:nutkick:

i thought you guys were gonna jump down my throat sooner...i thought maybe i really struck a nerve..:beerchug:

 

[ANT]

my entire setup is -4 1/2" and i love the way it feels. i'm only 5'6" and i thought it would be way to short for me when i built the ski but now it feels awesome. i couldnt imagine having it any shorter. rolls are easy with it my head is always over the chinpad and backy's i can't say yet i've had a couple attempts with less than perfect results haha..but hopefully soon.