Ski Pole Buying Guide - How to Buy Ski Poles
It entails a lot of considerations in buying Ski Poles. Ski Poles work well when they are lightweight and have a comfortable grip so you need to pay attention to details. You also need to get familiar with the Parts of Skiing Poles. Aside from these, it is important to choose Ski Poles with the appropriate Ski Pole Length, since it greatly affects your performance in Skiing. Here are some basic guidelines that can help you when buying Ski Poles:
- Wear your Ski gloves when buying Ski Poles so you can tell the "feel" of Ski Pole grip.
- Know what material/s the Ski Poles is/are made of. Most are made of graphite, fiberglass, aluminum, or composite. This can give you an idea on the characteristics of Ski Poles. For instance, graphite Ski Poles are lightweight and very strong. Aluminum Ski Poles are affordable but they can flex or snap when you crash. Composite Ski Poles do not bend when you fall, longer-lasting, and are becoming cost-effective like the Aluminum Ski Poles.
- Ski Pole Length is the most important basic characteristic of Ski Poles. If your Skiing Poles are too short, you will tend to lean forward too much. The opposite is true when your Ski Poles are too long. Pole Length will determine your stance so you need to make sure you choose the Ski Poles with the correct Pole Length. Here is a simple way of determining the right Ski Pole Length:
- Stand up straight and put your arms on your sides.
- Turn the Ski Pole upside down and hold the pointed end under the Ski Pole Basket.
- With the Ski Pole Grip touching the ground and while holding the bottom of the Ski Pole, your forearm must stay parallel to the ground. If there is a need to lift or lower your arm, that Ski Pole is not the right one for you.
- Decide what type of Grip you want. Skiing Poles vary when it comes to Grip. Some have straps made of nylon which you can go on your wrists, while others have a plastic loop which surrounds the Grip.
- Determine the size of Basket that you need. It is better if you already know the type of Snow on the Ski area. If you will Ski on softer Snow, it is advisable to choose bigger Baskets, while smaller Baskets will do the work on hard-packed Snow. Consider buying Ski Poles with two interchangeable Basket sizes.
- If you are fascinated with Mogul Skiing, ask a Ski shop professional regarding the newest pole technology on swing weight efficiency and aerodynamics.
- You can also buy used Ski Poles from garage sales and end-of-season sales. Try searching at rental Ski shops on Ski Resorts which are clearing up their Ski gear at the end of the season.
There are many things to put into consideration when it comes to buying Ski Poles. It is always better to have some knowledge on the Parts of Ski Poles, the type of Snow on your Ski area, and of course, your Skiing skills before heading to a Ski shop. Make sure to choose the Skiing Poles which meet your requirements and your Skiing needs.
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