Message #11660

[jbotti]

In high speed carving on groomed snow it is very easy to hammer the pole plant and get massive rebound from it. This can hurt and I am not surprised that someones elbow has been affected by it. I have been working on Harald Harbs "swingless pole plant" and done properly this will eliminate all the rebound and elbow issues from pole planting. It is also great for your skiing. The whole concept is to get your arms in the right position for planting by using counteracting movements. With the arms in the right position from the appropriate upper and lower boady separation, you just gently tap the ground with the pole, and you will get no rebound.

The best way to think about it is to gently tap the snow down the falline from your boot. You get your pole their not by moving your arms but by counteracting away from the turn and voila the poles are now right over your boot. This will not only save your elbows but it will help your skiing immensely. It has made a huge difference in my skiing. I highly recommend it.