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Hey!I have a question about ski poles--I'm trying to find...
By Jess
Ranked #396 - Backcountry Ski Poles
December 2, 2008
Hey!I have a question about ski poles--I'm trying to find some super-light telescoping poles that can act as front- and backcountry telemark skiing poles mainly and hiking poles secondarily. The catch is that I've got some wrist tendonitis, so I want to find poles that will be friendly on my wrists. Can you give me any good suggestions for brands and models to look for? Thanks!-Jess
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By Brian G. Sweeney
Ranked #267 - Backcountry Ski Poles
June 17, 2009
look for a true trekking pole rather than a ski pole - many of the nicer ones have some form of shock absorbing mechanism build into them which i think would take some strain off of your wrists...
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By Bud Martin
Ranked #231 - Backcountry Ski Poles
December 2, 2008
I don't know of any grips that will help with ergonomics. But the Black Diamond Carbon Fiber poles are light weight so you wont have to move around as much weight with your wrists. I have used them for front and backcountry skiing as well as hiking and they have worked out great.
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Tech Specs:
- Shaft Material:
- Aluminum
- Grip Material:
- Dual-density rubber
- Tip Material:
- Carbide
- Extendable Range:
- 95cm - 145cm
- Replaceable Baskets:
- Yes
- Number Of Baskets:
- 1 pair
- Probe:
- No
- Probe Length:
- n/a
- Breakaway Straps:
- No
- Recommended Use:
- Backcountry skiing
- Weight:
- 1lb 6oz / 625g per pair w/ baskets
- Warranty:
- 1 year
- Country of Origin:
- United States
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