Last tested

2025

Status:ongoing

2026

Bamboo Freeride

Bamboo, recycled plastic and an elongated EVA grip for a uniquely styled fixed-length pole and unique user experience

In words
Technical specifications

In words

Intro

The Bamboo has basically unchanged remained unchanged over the years, and has been pretty successful too. Features and functionality aside, it has that something extra which adds a touch of style your setup and overall look. The bamboo shaft offers outstanding mechanical performance, and Kang have sagely paired it with a design and build quality that give it a clear edge over the competition. This model, with elongated grip, is the most obviously freeride oriented of the collection. The simple strap does release, but not so easily.

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Technical specifications

Handle material

EVA

Shaft material

bamboo

Type

fixed length

Basket shape

snowflake

Tip description

aluminum, round with serrated edge

Basket diameter

100 cm

Available sizes

105 > 135 cm (41-53") every 5 cm (2")

Price

129 €

Top stories

Thoughts

Necessity

Editorial

Thoughts

At the heart of every ski (duplicate)

Editorial

Location

Test Center Pontedilegno Tonale

Our freeride base camp

Location

Base Camp Race

Sertorelli Sport Hotel

Location

Test Center Cervino Ski Paradise

To test the equipment and skins for the Race category, we based ourselves in Breuil-Cervinia

Location

Test Center Livigno

For the second year in a row, we headed to Livigno, aka Little Tibet.

Race

Intro

Race: boots

Innovation at the lower end of the market

Instruction

Boots under the microscope

We tested flex, walkability and liner warmth in the Light, Tour and Free unisex models

Intro

Made for women: skis and boots

Strong women

Free

Intro

Free: boots

A new era

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