Ski Poles

First of all you need to get the sizing right, our guide below will help advise you on how to do this. Then decide if you want aluminium versus composite and finally look at straps and baskets. Below are a good selection of ski poles for you to consider.

Ski Poles

Arctic 13/14 Ski Poles

Salomon / Ski

Brilliant value. A comfortable dual density grip, 55mm basket suitable for all mountain use, durable steel tip and a lightweight 18mm aluminium shaft.

£25.00

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Arctic Lady 13/14 Ski Poles

Salomon / Ski

The graphics and finish have a classy appearance, the women's specific handle is comfortable and well designed, and the 16mm shaft keeps the weight low.

£25.00

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Speed S Airfoil Ti 13/14 Ski Poles

Leki / Ski

This pole is for skiers who want only the best. It uses an Airfoil shape for the quality 18mm 7075 aluminium shaft; the carbide tip will grip on the hardest of snow and the innovative strap system dis...

£80.00

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Mustang 13/14 Ski Poles

Leki / Ski

Leki really up their game with the Mustang, a freeski pole that comes with 2 sets of baskets for park and powder. The 80 positive angle handle improves comfort and the Trigger S release system helps p...

£60.00

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Titanium 14.0 13/14 Ski Poles

Leki / Ski

The lightweight but tough 14mm shaft has a lovely feel to it. The dual density grip is comfortable to use and the PA Safety Strap releases tension in the event of a big fall.

£50.00

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Nomad2 13/14 Ski Poles

Atomic / Ski

The Nomad uses a light but strong 18mm aluminium shaft with a dual density rubber handle. The 60mm basket works in a variety of terrain and the wide strap provides maximum comfort.

£30.00

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Vantage2 13/14 Ski Poles

Atomic / Ski

The Free Grip handle is super-comfy, the 85mm baskets deal with deep snow, wide straps increase the feeling of connection and the 6061 aluminium shaft combines light weight and strength.

£30.00

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Vantage 13/14 Ski Poles

Atomic / Ski

A foam handle and oversized straps increase comfort and security when gripping the pole, wide baskets prevent sinking in deeper snow and the 16mm shaft keeps the weight down.

£35.00

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Cloud2 13/14 Ski Poles

Atomic / Ski

Nicely complements the range of Cloud skis. This pole boasts foam handles for comfort, wide straps for an increased feeling of connection, all condition baskets and a lightweight 16mm shaft.

£30.00

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Affinity 13/14 Ski Poles

Atomic / Ski

Matching the Atomic skis of the same name, the Affinity blends comfort and light weight with women's specific features like a 16mm shaft and slim handle.

£25.00

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A good ski pole needs to perform a number of different functions. It needs to be strong enough for planting turns, light enough so your arms aren't aching at the end of the day and finally flexible enough so it can withstand any falls. The first thing to get right is to make sure that you get the right pole size. But how do you measure for ski poles?

Get your pole size right

Hold the ski pole upside down and hold the pole under the basket with the other end of the pole on the floor. Stand as you would when you are skiing, it is also preferable to be wearing your ski boots whilst you are doing this. Your forearm should be parallel to the floor with your elbow sitting at a 90 degree angle. If the angle is less than 90 degrees go for a shorter pole, conversely if the degree is greater get a longer pole. If you are ever inbetween always go for the shorter pole. Ski poles come in 5cm increments.

Aluminium v composite

Ski poles come in so many different materials. Some are carbon composite whilst a large amount are made of aluminium. This is really about personal feel but aluminium will be stiffer, a composite will give greater shock absorbancy.

Baskets

This is the plastic snowflake shape near the bottom of the ski pole. Its purpose is to stop your ski pole from sinking too far into the snow. Bigger baskets are better for skiing soft snow or powder, smaller baskets are better on hard packed snow. Some poles will allow you to change the baskets.

Straps

Most poles come with a nylon wrist strap, when trying these do remember your hand should go up through the strap and then your thumb and hand grip over the strap. When trying these do remember to wear your ski gloves.