Last tested
2025
Status:ongoing
2026

Carbon Kevlar

Pole of the year Race
A classic race pole with a single 150 cm shaft to be cut to size, with Kevlar sheathing above the practical racing-cup basket
  • In words
  • Technical specifications

In words

Intro
On the market for many years now, the focus here is on simplicity and practicality: one-size shaft that can be cut to length, compact XC basket that still grips well, with toothed edges that bite into hard, icy snow—and no need to orient it every time you plant it. And a real stand-out feature is the ease with which it pulls out of trackside holes. The carbon shaft is reinforced with a Kevlar sheathing extending over 30 cm above the tip to protect against impact. A traditional wrist strap and a simple, functional grip in two different plastics, instead of higher quality cork.
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Technical specifications

Handle material
plastic
Shaft material
kevlar, fibra di carbonio
Type
fixed length
Basket shape
cross-country
Tip description
in tungsten carbide, pointed
Basket diameter
70 cm
Available sizes
one-size, 150 cm (59") cut to suit
Price
249 €
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

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