'24-25 Which "ski poles" does the pro shop recommend?

Pro shop staff have a strong ability to discern quality products by looking at a wide variety of brands, trying them out on the snow themselves, and accumulating feedback from users. Of all the hard gear, poles tend to be the most neglected, so it's a good idea to use the power of a connoisseur. So, we would like to ask you to tell us about the ``most recommended ski poles'' from the new models for the 2024-25 season.

KANG ｜BAMBOO FREERIDE

◆ Official HP / https://www.full-marks.com/kangpoles/

It is environmentally friendly and uses recyclable materials. The design is good, and the long grip makes it convenient to hold at different heights when hiking.

KOMPERDELL｜CARBON CLOUD Bamboo Vario

◆Official website/ http://www.igrek-okumura.jp/

It is an easy-to-use pole with a stylish design and light weight made of carbon, and a bamboo shaft that gives it a classic feel. The genuine leather makes it easy to hold, the grip adjusts to your hand every time you use it, and the elastic part provides good retention. This is a pole that can be used in a variety of situations.

LINE｜PAINTBRUSH

◆Official website/ https://elevateoutdoorcollective.com/

Two adjustable and adjustable baskets and a simple, easy-to-grip grip. Its appeal is that it is versatile enough to handle all conditions with just one bottle.

LINE ｜VISION

◆Official website/ https://elevateoutdoorcollective.com/

A telescopic pole made of aluminum and carbon. The lower part of the pole is aluminum and the upper part is carbon. A 95mm powder basket, the length can be adjusted from 103.5cm to 145cm, and can be used on both the slopes and the backcountry. Also pay attention to the easy-to-grip grip.

POLEFREAK｜FAT BLAST

◆Official HP／ https://kumonostore.thebase.in/items/79364652

POLEFREAK is a pole brand known only to those in the know, produced and sold by a single pole craftsman with extraordinary dedication. This "FAT BLAST" is manufactured using so-called aluminum drawing, and it has excellent balance and weight, giving it a sense of status.

Furthermore, we can also handle "bending" for early orders. If you tell it what you want, it will bend it according to your wishes. Exciting options such as powder baskets and genuine leather straps are available in a variety of colors, so you can create a very personal model!

SINANO｜FAST BC Carbon

◆Official website/ https://sinano.co.jp/

Amazing cost performance! Telescopic carbon poles are at a very reasonable price in the industry. Don't underestimate it just because it's cheap. The combination of ultra-light aluminum and carbon makes it lightweight, and the unique T-grip suited for Japanese people keeps the center of gravity close to your hand, allowing you to operate the poles with fewer movements, making it easy to quickly maintain your balance on snowy mountains.

The T-grip makes it easier to put weight on your palm and make kick turns easier. The Powder Basket is large in size and is suitable for anyone from beginners to advanced users. The manager of Mt.Peaks also used it in Hakkoda and was impressed with its performance!

A distinctive T-shaped grip that is easy to use in the backcountry. Adopts a lever lock that can be easily adjusted even on snowy mountains. The combination of aluminum and carbon materials places the center of gravity close to your hand, making the swing lighter and easier to operate.

SWIX｜SONIC R1

◆Official website/ https://swix.jp/

Anyway, it is a lightweight and durable carbon pole. Stocks that use multi-handle grips have a heavy feel, but many stocks have a poor weight balance.
However, "SOINIC R1" provides the same feeling as the stock used on the slopes.

Currently, there are only a few models that use upper and lower carbon shafts, but the sonicR1 uses upper and lower carbon shafts. As a result, the shock absorption performance when the stock is attached is excellent. One of the important points is that we strive to reduce the weight by minimizing the amount of paint used for painting.

Thanks to the special shape of the powder ring, material resistance and air resistance are suppressed, which may also be a factor in why it feels light!
This stock is highly recommended for skiers who take timing with stock work.