Baller skigirl Posted August 22, 2012 Baller Share Posted August 22, 2012 Looking for a new handle. Current one is over 10 yrs old, straightline, endcaps, sinks. Think I want endcaps/fingergards again. When tired, it is often first due to my hands as they start to uncurl. As for level, I want something good, but don't need a pro handle, and have no idea about optimum grip diameter. Will probably have to order online, so hard to choose. I am usually a free skier (because I don't have a course), but I ski hard, 32-34 mph, on a 67" HO Syndicate S1, at 22 off. Any advice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ RichardDoane Posted August 22, 2012 Baller_ Share Posted August 22, 2012 call Wiley's 206 762 1300 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Waternut Posted August 22, 2012 Baller Share Posted August 22, 2012 There are a lot of options out there because everyone has their own preference and grips the handle differently. Do you like to grip the handle deep in your palms or in your finger tips? Do you have any issues with your elbows hurting after skiing? Do you use gloves? If so, what size do you wear? Do you like your hands close together or more spread out (wide vs narrow handle)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skigirl Posted August 22, 2012 Author Baller Share Posted August 22, 2012 jfw432: Probably grip more with finger tips, always trying to wrap my hands around handle more, but seems to uncurl. Yes, always gloves, Men's small. Elbows don't hurt, and hands are more spread out. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller gregy Posted August 22, 2012 Baller Share Posted August 22, 2012 Thanks to @horton 's review I bought a curved USgear with the radius ends. After a couple of passes I didn't notice it. It really grips well. The curve helped the elbow pain. I had been using a Masterline Drew Ross handle before that, It was nice. The last Straightline handle i had sank like it had lead in it. Not sure what the difference is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Waternut Posted August 23, 2012 Baller Share Posted August 23, 2012 Take all of this with a grain of salt since handles are totally personal preference.... If you have the strength and like to grip the handle in your fingertips, one of the elliptical handles is amazing. Any time I use a round handle whether it's a radius, straight, skinny, or fat, I end up tearing up my hands really bad because I can't grip it in my finger tips very well. Mine is a 0.94 wide elliptical handle and my right hand never has any problems even if I ski 3-4 times a week. My left hand is a little weaker and I have to grip the handle a little deeper so I get calluses below my middle and pinky fingers if I ski a lot. If I use a round handle though, I get calluses and/or blisters under ALL of my fingers in one day because I don't have the strength to grip the round handle in my fingers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller sunvalleylaw Posted August 23, 2012 Baller Share Posted August 23, 2012 @gregy, so the radius handle helped? I have been getting some pain on the inside of my right elbow, and am thinking i will try a radius one. You noticed a difference, huh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller gregy Posted August 23, 2012 Baller Share Posted August 23, 2012 I got the bent, radius ends, 13" from us gear. My left elbow constantly early this summer. Since I got.the bent handle pain has gone away. I haven't misses a handle grab thanks to the radius ends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller tfriess Posted August 23, 2012 Baller Share Posted August 23, 2012 Masterline carbon custom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ The_MS Posted August 23, 2012 Baller_ Share Posted August 23, 2012 @Skigirl. I have a brand new Accurate 12 inch .940 ARS that I can send you for cheap. It has everything you request on it. Let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skigirl Posted August 30, 2012 Author Baller Share Posted August 30, 2012 @MS. Thanks for the offer, but really didn't know what I would want and decided I had to go to a ski shop to actually grip them. But still difficult to tell in the shop. We will see when I try it tomorrow. Thanks again for the advice, from everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller xrated Posted August 31, 2012 Baller Share Posted August 31, 2012 @MS I might be interested in taking a look at that. Need a handle that the wife will be comfortable with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ The_MS Posted August 31, 2012 Baller_ Share Posted August 31, 2012 come on over and get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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