difference in poles

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difference in poles

Unread postby bzugar » Wed May 09, 2012 8:55 pm

Hi i was wondering what the difference in a 13'6" 155 skypole would be versus a 14' 155 pacer?
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Re: difference in poles

Unread postby rainbowgirl28 » Wed May 09, 2012 10:11 pm

The 14' 155 will feel approximately 10 pounds stiffer if you hold the same place (like 13') on both poles.

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