Handle Size

[Tank]

So I ended up choosing the '12 Strada ski and boots...thanks everyone for your input and advice!

 

Now I would really appreciate your help and input on handle size. My approximate hand size (using a craftsman tape measure mind you) is the following...

palm to middle finger 7 1/4

middle finger 3 1/4

circumference of mf 2 3/4

 

Thanks again everyone

[The_MS]

What size gloves do you wear?

[Tank]

Mediums...they're tight and the fingers are a bit short but don't like any looseness that causes blisters.

[Horton]

Handle size is more about feel to me. If I use a .940 it takes all the skin off my hands. I generally like a 1.00 but use a 1.062 some times.

[Tank]

Hey guys...thanks! We don't have a ski store around that I can try the sizes on. I'll check out sports authority and see if they have something in diameter that's close. Am looking at the strada handle.

 

[Ed_Johnson]

I use Masterline 1.00" with XL Gloves.

[Tank]

Just saw the Strada handle does not come in 1.00...either .940, 1.062 or 1.100.

[tsixam]

I use a .94 handle and medium gloves. I'll get elbow problems if I use a larger handle.

Tsixam.

[The_MS]

I switch between a .940 and .960.

Call Brenda at intow and she will set you up.

[The_MS]

I forgot to add that I wear a Med glove.

[SkiJay]

@Tank Handle size is kind of a personal preference thing. Do you hold the handle in the palm of your fist (go large circumference), or in your fingers (go small circumference)? You might like to try smaller if you use neoprene palm guards too. Will there be other people using your handle? Do you know other guys who will let you try their handles? There's no right or wrong on this one. Just what works for YOU.

[countymountie]

I wear medium sized Masterline Prolocks. I have found that using a .94 dia handle and keeping the handle at the fingertips, I can go pretty much blister free, glove liner free.

[MattP]

Small ML K-Palms curves with a 12" .940 ML Custom handle. Stays in the fingers. Thats how I roll well more like hold, but you get the picture.

[igkya]

Large Masterlines, 1.06 radius handle

[east tx skier]

I use a masterline 12" wide and 0.94 diameter and hold the handle in my fingers. Blisers are a nonissue if I'm careful.

[PT Mike]

I'm running masterline LG gloves w/ liners and a 1.030 masterline handle. When you find what works for you buy an extra setup. This way your always ready.

[teammalibu]

One of our skiers handle is shot. He is dead set on getting another eliptical shaped handle. It measures .940 thick and 1.125 wide and is a 12" wide handle. Any suggestions. Masterline doesnt sell eliptical handles.

[kona]

Masterline Pro locks Med Gloves and Strada handle .94. Never get blisters but I have some nice calluses.

[Than_Bogan]

To me there's a bigger difference between 12" and 13" than between different diameters.

 

I like 12" much better -- I never know where I want my hands on a 13". But some people feel like the 12" are tiny and easy to completely miss on a regrab.

 

I'm also a weirdo who prefers an slightly elliptical bar. For a while those were pretty common but then really went out of fashion. The only one I can find these days is Brenda's Performer handle.

 

And there's all those handles where the bar is not straight. I wouldn't have a clue how to hold one of those, but some people swear by 'em.

 

Bottom line is gotta do some experimentation, but don't do TOO much. Just find something you like well enough and go.

[Lieutenant Dan]

@teammalibu The Connelly Prophecy handle is elliptical, at least it was when I bought one last year....mine is 12" with .940 diam

[teammalibu]

Found a Proline like the one he has. Thanks

[mkerzie]

I use a 13" 1.00 accurate ARS and absolutely love the handle.