Tips: How to Choose the Right Ski Poles for Me?
The 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games are about to open. You will see the athletes’ exciting skiing competitions on TV. If you want to learn to ski too, first of all, you need to buy the right equipment, including down jackets, skis, and ski poles. Choosing the right poles can really improve your performance on the slopes, making you more responsive, faster and smoother.
The Role of Ski Poles
The first step in finding the right ski poles is to understand what they do and how they work. For most skiers, their poles are a key part of their skiing equipment. When used correctly on the slopes, your poles are designed to help you maintain your balance, control your turns, and even give you extra power and speed on the slopes. If backcountry skiing is more your thing, your poles will be a useful tool when hiking and pulling yourself up in a variety of hilly environments.
Here are some tips ……
Purpose of use
There are many different types of skiing and different skiing conditions. This will obviously change the way different products are made, as some are made for specific environments and terrain, such as super cold places, or hard ground. Always check that the materials and design features of the poles you buy are appropriate for the type of skiing you will be doing.
Grips
Grips are usually made of cork or rubber. They are sometimes made of plastic. Experienced skiers prefer cork or rubber over plastic because they are easier to grip with snow in the air.
Plastic: Although the most slippery option, plastic handles last forever and are cheaper.
Cork: Cork handles breathe in warm weather while still insulating your hands in the cold.
Rubber: Rubber handles don’t retain moisture, they are the best insulator and are ideal for high-intensity activities like hiking.
Make sure they fit
When you fit a pair of ski poles, you need to stand in your ski boots. If you don’t have your ski boots with you, make sure you are wearing shoes so you can still get the height of your boots. When your ski poles are upside down, the handles of the poles touch the floor and you will want to grab the poles right under the basket.
Assuming the poles fit well, your elbow should be at a 90° angle. If not, and the angle is less than 90° – you may want to try using a shorter pole. And vice versa – so if the angle is greater, you will need a longer bar.
Straps are easy to put on and take off
Another thing you want to make sure is right is your pole straps. Your straps should be easy to put on and take off. This is to prevent accidents, where your wrists may get caught or stuck.
Ideally, it’s best to try the straps on while you have your ski gloves on – that way you can make sure they’re not too restrictive and are easy to use on the slopes.
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