Cheap ski poles - the right equipment for all challenges at XSPO
Ski poles are an indispensable aid for pushing, supporting and straightening up in almost every type of skiing. Depending on the discipline, Poles differ in terms of design, length and functionality.
Ski poles at XSPO meet every challenge
Whether downhill skiing for leisure, touring in the backcountry, Cross-country skiing or in the professional World Cup - ski poles are used in pairs for almost all skiing disciplines. They are only dispensed with in ski jumping or fun carving. Initially, alpine skiers only used a single, extra-long pole. In the beginning, the pole material was always made of wood. Today, modern models are made of plastic or light metal. In the Nordic discipline, pairs of poles have always been used Poles. Children are also safer when travelling with the poles, which may initially seem like a burden. They provide a firm grip and help to maintain balance and, with the right technique, support movement sequences on the piste and off-piste. The stabilising poles provide support for those on the snow and the Poles provide the necessary momentum on descents.
Ski poles for all conditions
It should be noted that ski poles for racing or adventures in deep snow should fulfil certain conditions. A ski pole with an aluminium tube is robust and cheap to buy, but can unfortunately be bent relatively easily. In most cases, however, it can simply be bent out again on site and used again. In contrast, ski poles with carbon fibre shafts are elastic and dimensionally stable. However, if they come into contact with sharp objects such as ski edges, the affected areas can easily fray. For deep snow and off-piste skiers, as well as freestylers, there are length-adjustable Poles poles, which are often made from a carbon-aluminium combination due to their stability and weight saving. Telescopic poles with larger discs are best suited for extended ski tours. On the one hand, these provide more grip in the snow and on the other, they can be easily stowed away in your rucksack. If the plates get lost in deep snow, they can easily be retrofitted. The pole tips can be made of classic steel, carbide or carbide for racing poles.
What pole length for ski poles?
You can find out the right length of ski poles by multiplying your height by 0.7. Freestylers in the park tend to choose shorter Poles, freeriders like to use length-adjustable Poles. As Poles are rarely used for pushing in alpine skiing, they are significantly shorter than Cross-country skiing ski poles. Therefore, the length of the Poles should be chosen so that the elbows form a 90° angle when skiing downhill.
You should also pay attention to this when buying ski poles
It is important to weigh up the benefits for your favourite winter sports discipline. A good ski pole has several characteristics. Lightweight Poles poles put less strain on the arms, but also have a lower centrifugal mass. A good ski pole should still be resilient and be characterised by good damping properties. If you are travelling on the piste and in alpine terrain, you need a flexible and adjustable model. The handle is often ergonomically shaped and should sit comfortably in the hand. Straps help to prevent losing the ski pole even if you let go for a short time. Leki offers normal straps, racing straps or system straps. The click-in system from Leki "The Trigger" ensures that the strap can be fixed and released in a matter of seconds.
- Ski poles of different lengths are used for almost every type of skiing
- Ski poles are also an indispensable piece of sports equipment for children and beginners
- Lightweight and flexible models ensure safety and manoeuvrability
- They help you to keep your balance and support your movements with the right technique.
- Also help when straightening up, pushing and supporting
To help racers, freeriders and ski tourers find the right models quickly, the clear search functions in the XSPO online shop can be a valuable aid. This allows you to find and select the models you need for the whole family. There you will find a wide range of brands such as alpine ski poles from Leki, Atomic or Rossignol. Benefit from free shipping in Germany and Austria for orders over 100 euros.
