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Here again, the Leki ski pole is our top choice with the ease of use when riding chair lifts as well as the safety factor of the detachable strap.

Like the above section on aluminum poles, the material of the pole, the ice tip and the grip determine the cost. The strap also detaches from the pole if the basket was to get caught in a tree to avoid shoulder and arm injuries.Īlpine Accessories offers a wide price range to fit everyone's budget, starting at $29.00 and ending at $139.95. Their unique Leki Trigger System gives you an adjustable strap that securely wraps around your gloves but attaches and detaches from the pole by the press of a button. On the higher price poles, improvements can be found in performance and safety as seen on the (above) Leki Vantage S. As the price of poles increase, the grips are made with better materials for their anti-slip quality, but still use the basic strap system.

The Grip: On the low cost poles you will find an extruded plastic grip, a woven nylon strap and a plastic buckle for adjustment.

But on the pricier poles you will get a carbide ice tip made of a stronger material.

The Tip: On the starter poles you will get what is simply called an ice tip.

Your joints will thank you for this at the end of the day. The advantage to this is the shock absorbency. These poles also bend a little with pressure, example being when planted hard in the bumps. The best ski poles made of carbon fiber, or graphite for instance, are very light and durable. Lightweight composite materials are used to reduce weight and increase the strength of the pole. Pay a little more and you will get stronger, lighter alloys.Ĭomposite Shaft: Manufactures are now producing ski poles made of fiberglass, and other specialized materials. Aluminum poles are a good inexpensive pole for beginners, the aluminum pole is preferred by trick skiers and many racers because it will not bend with the pressure they require. Even though ski poles are now made in other materials, aluminum is still one of the main types of ski pole on the market.Īluminum Shaft: Cheap ski poles will use a lower cost aluminum alloy which will cause them to be a little heavier and break easier. In 1958, Ed Scott invented the aluminum ski pole. Why such a wide range of price you ask?Įarly ski poles were simply sticks, then bamboo (1930s), then steel (1940s and early 1950s). As you become more experienced, you may want to try different materials for a better performance.Īlpine Accessories offers a wide range of price choices, starting at the basic $29.00 and ending with the

If you're a beginner, a basic aluminum pole that fits properly is all you need. They have to be light to lessen arm fatigue and somewhat flexible so that a fall doesn't bend them into a pretzel. Ski poles need to be strong for planting turns, pushing yourself around in lift lines and occasionally to help you climb uphill. Manufacturers have developed more bells and whistles than cost and color. But now there are many more options to consider when buying ski poles.

In most cases, after the work in finding a pair of boots that fit well and the big decision of which skis to get, the choice of ski poles falls to: What's cheap and looks good with my skis?Īnd it used to be that was all you needed to ask. Ski poles are usually the last thing you think about when getting new equipment. Many poles can be cut down in length by removing the grip and cutting the shaft. This is due to the aggressive stance which is normally lower than intermediates. Novice to intermediate skiers - If you are between sizes, go longer.Ī longer pole will help keep your body in better balance and allow you to put your weight on the proper ski easier.Īdvanced skiers, expert skiers and racers - If between sizes, you may go shorter.