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Old March 24th 11, 12:34 AM posted to rec.skiing.backcountry
Sylvain Fauvel[_2_]
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Default Long adjustable ski poles


I own a set of Leki Super-Cross (Back-Country line) that
extend from 125 to 160 cm. I also have a second pair of
the super-cross as backups but this pair (more recent)
has snowshoes pictures on them so you could check
snowshoing equipment. I dont remember how long i have
had those, at least 5 years, probably less than 10.
Maybe you can check the Leki web site. Those are the
old style twist lock. I always make sure i have
spare parts (the plastic peice that actually locks the
pole and baskets). I own the second pair because
i had to search for a while before i found poles
long enough for my taste.

If you find other models i would appreciate to have
the information.

The problem is overspecialisation. Equipment maker tend
to make backcountry poles for downhill and longer
non telescopic xc ski poles for touring. Nothing
versatile.

I hope this helps.

Sylvain in Montreal.
fauvel at emt dot inrs dot ca




On 2011-02-26, wrote:


I am about ready to take my tele skis backcountry.

However I am having trouble finding poles that work.
I use 165cm poles for classic XC skiing, and the longest
adjustable poles I have found are just 145cm at their
longest. I do my tele turns at 115-120cm. But with 145cm
I have to bend over to go uphill, which does not work well.

Does anyone make poles that go from 115-165cm?


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