Salomon's Northpole might one of the cheaper poles on the market but it has all the essential features you need. The 16mm shaft is made from 6061 grade aluminium which is both tough and lightweight. The single density grip is tough wearing, designed specifically for ladies' hands and incorporates a fully adjustable strap. An all mountain 55mm basket is suitable for a variety of terrain from piste through to powder, and they also screw off/on should you need to replace them. Salomon's classic steel tip digs into hard-packed snow for precise pole planting and the screen-printed design ensures a sharp graphic finish.General InformationHandle: Mono-materialStrap: StandardShaft: 16mm 6061 AluminiumBasket: 55mmTip: SteelWeight: 220g (115cm) [Full Details]
Line’s Tac pole is superlight and tough as well as super good value. The skinny grip feels great when grabbing skis and the strap is simple to adjust, just set it and forget it. The aluminium is strong to resist damage, the basket suits park terrain as well as some all-terrain skiing and the steel tip is durable.Handle: 25mm BMX grip Strap: AdjustableShaft: 6061 Aluminium Basket: 60mm Screw OffTip: SteelWeight: 175g [Full Details]
The Neolite is a beautifully crafted pole and a joy to handle. The 14mm shaft uses an Airfoil design giving increased aerodynamics and is made from 7075 grade aluminium (HTS 6.0) making it strong and durable. The dual-density Pro G grip is slimline with notches for better holding in the toughest of conditions; it also uses the PAS strap safety system which unclips in the event of a heavy fall, extending the webbing and making it easier for the hand to release. The strap is fully adjustable for individual personalisation, the 50mm basket is ideal for piste conditions and Leki's steel Ice tip is both tough and precise.General InformationHandle: Pro G PASStrap: Lock Security StrapShaft: 14mm 7075 AluminiumBasket: 50mmTip: SteelWeight: 210g (120cm) [Full Details]
K2's Lockjaw Aluminium is the choice of skiers who want reliability and don't want to rob the bank just to pay for some poles. A Dual Injected Freetour grip is comfortable to use and has a utility hook for convenient adjustment of risers and buckles. The eVA foam section on the shaft improves comfort on traverses. The strap has an emergency release that is designed to act in the event of an accident or big impact. The shaft is high strength aircraft grade 7075 aluminium for durability and has a Lockjaw adjustment for simplicity. The massive 95mm Powder basket floats in deep snow and is smooth flexing so that it conforms to harder terrain on skin tracks and traverses.Handle: Freetour dual density and eVA foamStrap: Adjustable with emergency releaseShaft: 18/16mm 7075 AluminiumBasket: 95mm PowderTip: Steel [Full Details]