Last tested

2024

Status:ongoing

2025

North Pole

In words
Technical specifications

In words

Intro

A classic yet agile pole, thanks to the slim dimensions of the two shafts (16/14 mm). The anatomic handle is in solid foam, with a good, supportive grip and 38 cm extension. The simple strap doesn't get in the way when planted upside down in snow and it has the kind of basket we like, soft but not articulated. The lock system reflects the high quality we have come to expect from Zag. Nice graphic.

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Technical specifications

Handle material

schiuma

Shaft material

aluminum

Type

telescopic

Basket shape

round, six-petal

Tip description

carbide, round, hollow

Basket diameter

95 cm

Available sizes

110-140 cm (41-55")

Price

119.9 €

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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