Handle Diameter

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Ordering a new handle on Monday and the only thing to decide is 1" or .94". Is there any real difference in that .06"? I assume it is all personal choice but I really don't know which I would like more.

[oldjeep]

I can feel it. I run the fattest one that radar sells. 1.1. Otherwise it feels like my fingers dig into my palm

[nate93]

Smaller handles will also add to elbow pain. .06 is a huge change!

[rockdog]

I recently went to .940 Radar and wish I didn't, too thin. Stick with 1" or slightly larger I think. Of course depends on your hand/finger size.

[ral]

Have used 1.08, 1.092 and 1.1 , and I do not feel a big difference. Different brands, though, so do not know if they are really 100% comparable. Skiers that grip with fingers tend to like thinner, with palms, thicker, how thin or thick is personal matter I guess.

[Horton]

I have used almost nothing but 1.00 for 20 years

[Kelvin]

Like most, I used something close to 1.00 for 20+ years and continually had calluses to prove it. After spending some time with Chet Raley, he uses a 1.183 from ML. At first, it felt like holding a club, but after a couple of seasons, I don't need liners under my gloves and the calluses are in check. I highly recommend trying it. As an interim step, try a 1.10

[SkiJay]

I think you CAN go too small. I used .94" for five years. When I started getting deeper into -35, the handle started hurting my fingers. I've been through the whole range of sizes since then and settled on quite a bit bigger (1.062"). Too small got distracting.

[xrated]

Thanks guys. Think I will order the 1" and see. I've been using a variety of handles depending on where I am skiing, but as I keep thinking about taking it more serious I know I need to pick one handle and bring it to whatever boat I am behind. Always felt most comfortable with an old Straight line but I don't know the diameter off hand.

 

I do notice that some buddies I don't mind the handle and others I can't not think about it.

[klindy]

I'd recommend using two sizes. Say 1" and a 1.10" (or whatever). Interchange every few sets and it seems to prevent a lot of elbow and forearm soreness. I refer a 1" handle so I generally use it for tournaments.

[Chef23]

I use clinchers and a little bit smaller handle is better with those. I am using a 1.0. I went to a 1.062 at one point and it actually bothered my elbow which I know is the opposite of what most people say.

[The_MS]

@xrated I have an .940 ARS Accurate that you can have for cheap.

I switch between a .960 and .940 all summer.

[Razorskier1]

Depends on where you hold your handle. I try to keep it out in my fingers and use 1.03. Tried smaller and it didn't work. Tried bigger and it didn't work.

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@MS let me know a price.