Ski poles

Ski poles are essential equipment for improving your stability, technique, and comfort on the slopes. It is essential to select poles that are suited to your skiing style. Discover our tips for choosing the right ski poles for your needs.

How to choose your ski poles?

Each skiing discipline requires specific poles to optimize your performance. Here are the options available:

• Alpine skiing: For skiing on groomed slopes, choose lightweight alpine ski poles with medium-sized baskets, offering a good balance between maneuverability and stability.
• Freeride skiing: In deep snow, choose poles with large baskets to prevent them from sinking, making it easier to move around in powder snow.
• Ski touring: Telescopic ski touring poles are ideal for this type of skiing. Their adjustable length easily adapts to ascents and descents, offering optimal comfort on varied terrain.
• Cross-country skiing: Choose lightweight, rigid cross-country ski poles with tapered tips and compact baskets, designed for efficient propulsion on groomed trails or off-piste.

Choosing poles that suit your skiing style will ensure a better experience on the slopes, whether you are a beginner or an experienced skier.

How to choose the grip and strap for your ski poles?

Ergonomic handles and straps are important for comfort and safety. Here's what to consider:

• Handle: Make sure the handle is ergonomic and fits the size of your hand, especially when wearing thick ski gloves. A good grip improves control and reduces fatigue.
• Strap: The strap should be wide enough to accommodate your gloves while providing a secure hold. It allows you to keep your poles within reach, even if you fall.

Why use ski poles?

Many novice skiers wonder why ski poles are essential. In reality, these accessories play a key role in two fundamental aspects of skiing:

• Stability and balance: Skiing involves sliding on an unstable surface, which can pose balance challenges, especially for beginners. Ski poles provide additional support to maintain a stable posture, particularly on uneven terrain.
• Improved turning: Ski poles are essential for smooth and precise turns. Pole planting is a technique that helps you initiate and control your turns, improving your fluidity and style on the slopes.

And for optimal protection during your descents, don't forget to equip yourself with an alpine ski helmet, which is essential for combining safety and performance on the slopes.

What length should your ski poles be?

The length of your ski poles is an essential factor in ensuring a natural posture and good technique. Here are some recommendations based on your height:

• 1.85 m to 1.90 m: Choose 130 cm poles.
• 5'9" to 6'0": A length of 125 cm is ideal.
• 1.60 m to 1.70 m: Choose 115 cm ski poles.

To check the ideal length, hold the pole upside down (handle facing the ground) and grasp it under the basket. If your forearm forms a right angle with your arm, the length is suitable.

Discover our selection of ski poles

Whether you're looking for poles for downhill skiing, freeriding, or ski touring, our store offers a wide range of models for all levels. Check out our telescopic poles, our models with large baskets for freeriding, or our lightweight ski poles for cross-country skiing. Each product is designed to combine performance, durability, and comfort, so you can enjoy your time on the snow to the fullest.

Why choose Speck Sports to buy your ski poles?

Since 1969, Speck Sports, founded by high-flying skier André Speckbacher, has been the go-to destination for mountain enthusiasts in the Vosges mountains and beyond. As a specialist in ski equipment, our brand combines recognized expertise with constant monitoring of innovations to offer you ski poles suitable for all levels and practices: from downhill skiing to powder snow hiking.

Take advantage of our premium selection of telescopic poles, lightweight carbon or sturdy aluminum (7000 index for optimal strength), with interchangeable baskets to suit all terrains. Whether you're looking for freeride or touring models, our partner brands such as Black Diamond and Leki guarantee performance and durability. Take advantage of our end-of-season promotions with up to 50% off, so you can get kitted out without breaking the bank.

At Speck Sports, get personalized advice in-store in Bitschwiller-lès-Thann or online, with ultra-fast (often next-day) and secure delivery. Our customers rate us 4.81/5 based on 578 reviews, praising the simplicity of ordering and the quality of our products.

Find the perfect ski poles for your next mountain adventure now!