Last tested

2025

Status:ongoing

2026

Big Art Titanal Vario

In words
Technical specifications

In words

Intro

A high-end touring pole that’s both stylish and functional. The handle includes a 37 cm, semi-contoured extension, while the wrist strap can swiftly and easily be detached from the head of the grip. With straps removed, the inverted pole can be speared into snow easily, meaning it’s easy to set up anchors. Light on the scales, good swing weight, and one of the very few full-carbon two-piece adjustable poles on the market. Sure, this is a luxury item— but one that performs well.

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Technical specifications

Handle material

nastro morbido a spirale

Shaft material

fibra di carbonio

Type

telescopic

Basket shape

round, five-petal

Tip description

tungsten carbide, hollow, tilting

Basket diameter

90 cm

Available sizes

one size, 110-140 cm (43-55")

Price

129.95 €

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

Boot 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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