Pole up or down storage

Just a random question but do most people leave there pole up or down when not using their ski with a spring
I have always kept mine up and the hood off (it stays indoors when not in use)
but I have felt the spring has lost tension a little bit and I'm wondering if it is because of me leaving it in the upright position locked rather than down
but I do kind of like the less tension pole
 
^^So immature. Sorry about these guys.

I keep my pole up until I hit the road. I like to save the tension up till a few seconds before I leave.
 
^^So immature. Sorry about these guys.

I keep my pole up until I hit the road. I like to save the tension up till a few seconds before I leave.
I will admit I did laugh a little
But wouldn't keeping the pole down save tension, because the spring is loose and wants to go back to its natural state which is pole down
 
I will admit I did laugh a little
But wouldn't keeping the pole down save tension, because the spring is loose and wants to go back to its natural state which is pole down
Pole down=compressed state, up position,relaxed. I believe in the down position over time you would be more likely to loose "strength ".
 
Pole up and hood cracked open. Hood completely off of the seal. This will maximize the effectiveness/life of both the spring and the seal.

And be careful whilst manoeuvering the 'ski in this state on a stand or trailer. I hadn't quite got the roller door high enough on my unit recently and got a loud reminder of this as I wheeled the trailer out...
 
Poles up. Less pressure if you run an am pole spring.
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mike b

Michael "Mayhem" Bevacqua aka MikeyChan
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California
No pole spring here but pole upright to take pressure off hood. Hood up and resting on latch to allow engine to dry but I don't leave mine off to limit the amount of dirt or debris to come into engine compartment. Our garage door is open all day so its just in case anything in the air.
 
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NH
Poles up, hoods off, and wave your hands in the air like you just don't care!

Unless your garage door is short ...then for sure bungee it down upon withdrawal.

-Dools
 
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