How to choose the right cross-country ski poles

In both cross-country skiing and freeriding, telescopic poles allow you to move easily on the practice fields.
Climbing, you can adjust the poles to make them relatively short, while you can extend them for the downhill.

A pair of single-section poles specially designed for freeriding (with a large basket) can also be used for cross-country skiing. A longer dual-material handle can allow you to manage the length of the pole for uphill/downhill without needing to use a telescopic pole system.

To determine the correct size of your poles, they need to be turned over, held vertically, with your hand placed under the basket in such a way as to form a 90° angle with your forearm.

We advise you to carry out this operation with your knees slightly bent, and your ski boots on.

The material comprising the baton of your ski pole affects its weight and resistance. This makes it an important element when choosing the perfect pair of cross-country ski poles. There are several different materials used for ski pole batons: for cross-country skiing, we often talk of poles made of aluminium, titanium and carbon.
Today, aluminium is the most commonly-used material on the market. Composites made of titanium, glass fibre or carbon fibre are increasingly being developed due to their lightness. These composites allow the poles to be more flexible. Poles in carbon, which are lighter, are often used for cross-country skiing.