Last tested
2024
Status:ongoing
2025

Bernina Lite 2

Pole of the year Tour
  • In words
  • Technical specifications

In words

Intro
Designed for classic touring, this pole has tons of features to take on the many situations that can arise in the backcountry. The cork grip provides even more warmth than the usual (though otherwise excellent) foam. It has a traditional (and very comfortable) wrist strap, and the oversized handle, like it or not, is practical and useful for safety purposes. The roundish baskets have two sides with a hard plastic edge, designed to adjust climbing aids and scrape ice off skins.
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Technical specifications

Handle material
cork
Shaft material
aluminum
Type
telescopic
Basket shape
rounded with two blunt edges
Tip description
carbide, round, hollow
Basket diameter
95 cm
Available sizes
one size, 100-135 cm (39-53")
Price
125 €
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Tutorial
Maintenance and waterproofing of climbing skins

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Tutorial
Homemade Hot Waxing

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Emergency Repairs on Ski Bases

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Maintenance and complete check-up of ski mountaineering bindings

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Thoughts
At the heart of every ski

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Intro
Test center

Where the snow is always present

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Skimo skins

It's not all about grip

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