What are pole guards?

What are pole guards?

Pole Guards fit over your ski pole grip as an added layer of hand protection from race gate impact. A must have for slalom ski racing. 7 products. 7 products. Sale.

What size GS Pole?

For GS, SG and DH you may want to choose a pole about 2″ longer….Ski Pole Sizing Guide.

Why do ski racers wear shin guards?

Racing Shin Guards are designed to protect a ski racer’s shins as they hit gates coming down a Slalom (or Kombi) race course. They come in various sizes (junior/adult) and can, in some cases, be cut for a better fit.

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.

How do you wear ski shin guards?

The shin guard should cover the knee cap and the top of the ski boot so that none of the shin bone is exposed. Most athletes 5 foot tall or taller will wear the size large or adult shin guard.

How do you measure kids ski poles?

To fit a pair of ski poles to you, wear shoes or stand in your ski boots. With the poles upside down—grips touching the floor—grab the pole just underneath the basket so that the top of your thumb touches the basket. Your elbow should now be at a 90° angle. If the angle is less than 90°, try a shorter pole.

What size poles do you need for skiing?

To double check that the pole length is right for your body, flip the pole upside down and hold it right below the basket (make sure the grip is on the floor). For all-mountain or downhill skiing, if your elbow is bent at a 90-degree angle, then it’s the correct size for you.

Do you need pole guards for GS?

Athletes that are clearing gates in SL will require pole guards to protect the athlete’s hands (U12 and older). While the guards protect the athlete in SL, they are a hazard when training GS. Therefore we STRONGLY recommend a set of poles for SL (w/ guards, and one for GS (without guards).

How do you measure for ski shin guards?

Put on your ski boots and measure from the top of the knee cap down to where you desire the shin guard to end. Personal preference dictates the bottom point. Some racers wish to have the shin end just above the boot top as they feel the shin guard can catch on the buckles when flexing forward.

Do I need baskets on my ski poles?

For powder snow, baskets with a larger diameter are required to make sure the pole doesn’t sink too deep into the snow. This larger diameter creates a greater surface area which spreads the force being applied onto the soft snow to a larger area.

Should I use ski pole straps?

Good reasons not to wear ski pole straps include snowboarding, tree branches (avoid dislocating shoulder), getting poles caught in holes and the like, avalanches (allows you to ditch your poles, swim, pull airbag handle), photos (allows you to get the shot quicker).