Am I the only one??

[SNMike]

I've been using a Staightline radius handle w/tractor grip for 8 years now, and absolutely love it. The team handle just doesn't feel right to me, not since I started using the radius.

More to the point, I've never seen anyone else, pro or not use a radius handle, or tractor grip on a team ( straight tube) handle. I mean it works for me, but I was just curious what you guys use and or thought.

I ski 15-28 off at 34 and 35.5 mph. Just sayin'! :grin:

Regards to ALL!!

Mike

[DanielC]

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I love the Straightline radius tractor grip handle. My perfect one is the one that has about half of the grip worn off. I also ski with out groves.

[SNMike]

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I love the Straightline radius tractor grip handle. My perfect one is the one that has about half of the grip worn off. I also ski with out groves.

Thanks Daniel! I feel better now. :grin: 8-)

[Hollywood]

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So you're the only 2... can't stand both the tracktor and radius, but hey that's just me.

ski on!

[Quinner]

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Used to love the tractor grip or any pattern for that matter, the last couple years have gotten away from them and like it, ideal handle for me is really wide with a large diameter and no radius.

Daniel, I used to call anybody who skied with gloves a sissy (Hollywood is a sissy regardless), now I won't slalom without them, it's tough getting old!!

[east tx skier]

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So you're the only 2... can't stand both the tracktor and radius, but hey that's just me.

ski on!

Tractor grip always tore up my hands.

[SNMike]

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Used to love the tractor grip or any pattern for that matter, the last couple years have gotten away from them and like it, ideal handle for me is really wide with a large diameter and no radius.

Daniel, I used to call anybody who skied with gloves a sissy (Hollywood is a sissy regardless), now I won't slalom without them, it's tough getting old!!

Old schmold! Please! I've never tried to ski without them Quin. 8-)

[SNMike]

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Tractor grip always tore up my hands.

Mine are so callus from drumming and weight lifting the tractor grip helps me with feeling I have a better grip on the handle.

Regards! Mike

[slob02]

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Straightline tractor grip............but straight

[SNMike]

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Straightline tractor grip............but straight

That's what I'm trying to ascertain, is if I'm short changing myself. Not one pro or semi-pro uses a radius that I'm aware of.

I definitely like how my wrist's stay straight at all times.

[swc5150]

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I use a Masterine radius currently, but used the Straightline version for 10 years. I prefer it, and have also wondered why you never see the pros using them.

[NCH2oSki]

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I also use the straight line radius, but no tractor grip. I like a smaller diameter, it fits in my fingertips better than the large handles. With the large handle I tend to hold it in my palm and my forearms get tired much quicker. Not to mention I end up holding on when I should have let go.

[DanielC]

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I would suspect that most professional skiers use whatever equipment sponsors them.

[SNMike]

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I would suspect that most professional skiers use whatever equipment sponsors them.

Absolutely! Just really curious why they don't use a more "ergonomically" felling handle, as in radius. The pros I mean.

I am a pro.............in my own mind of course! :mrgreen: NOT!!!

[igkya]

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I like InTow's radius handles. Have gotten some friends to try them in a straight handle and they like them as well.