What are the parts of a ski pole?

What are the parts of a ski pole?

Any ski pole consists of five main parts: the shaft, the grip, the strap, the basket, and the tip. The shaft can be made from aluminum or carbon (or any other material really, such as bamboo, for example). Carbon is lighter and will not remain bent after a mishap or fall.

What are the baskets on ski poles for?

Baskets. The basket is the disc like object towards the bottom of a pole just above the tip, and is there to stop the ski pole from sinking too far into the snow. Baskets on ski poles can come in many different shapes and sizes, and some poles come with more than one set of baskets.

What are ski pole straps made of?

Grips will either be plastic and rubber, or plastic and cork. Plastic grips will often be epoxied to the shaft, meaning that they cannot be replaced. Cork grips are usually glued on allowing skiers to choose from an array of replacement strap and grips.

What makes a good cross country ski pole?

Cross country ski poles should be significantly longer than alpine ski poles and the type of cross country skiing you’re doing determines the length you want: Classic: shoulder height, or your height in centimeters x 0.83. Skate: nose height, or your height in centimeters x 0.89.

How do you fix a bent ski pole?

Put them near a fire place or a heater for a bit then bend it back slowly. Hit the bend (small angle face out) on a post or something, but don’t wack it too hard. This works surprisingly well.

What are the different types of ski pole handles?

Sold as a pair. Vertical Pole Handles – Pair of cork handles to replace the pole grips on the Vertical and Vertical QC race poles. Gara / Race Handles – Pair of cork handles found on Ski Trab’s Piuma Gara (race) poles, ready to accept the Alp Clip straps.

What parts do I need to fix or upgrade my Poles?

Ski Trab pole replacement parts to fix or upgrade your poles. All baskets, handles, and straps are sold in pairs, unless otherwise noted. Shafts and ferrules are sold individually.

What size are the baskets on the Poles?

Vertical Baskets – Race pole baskets that measure 6.5cm x 6.5cm. For Trab Vertical or similar poles. 11mm inner diameter at the mouth. 18 grams with the included metal tips. Gara Baskets – Bigger, rounder race baskets that are found on the aluminum Piuma Gara poles. Better in powder than the Vertical baskets. 10.5mm inner diameter.

What are QC roller ski baskets?

QC Roller Ski Baskets – The smallest baskets for the Piuma Gara QC poles, meant for training both on and off the snow in hard or very firm conditions. Sold as a pair. QC Base & Nuts – Replacements for the plastic fittings at the base of your pole which all the QC (Quick Change) poles come standard with.