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Alpina ASC Backcountry Ski Poles
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Alpina ASC Backcountry Ski Poles

Item # 743066

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Classic styling and durable construction make these Alpina ASC poles a solid choice for backcountry conditions and all skill levels.

  • Strong aluminum-alloy construction creates a great strength-to-weight ratio
  • Shaped cork grips place the hand in optimal position for efficient thrust; fitted with adjustable nylon wrist straps
  • Fixed snow baskets work well in deep snow
  • Steel tips hold a sharp point

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Item 743066

Alpina ASC Backcountry Ski Poles Specs

Specification

Description

Suggested useBackcountry
Shaft materialAluminum 7075
Basket typePowder
Lengths (cm)120 - 160 (5cm increments)
Weight per pair(130cm) 440 grams
GenderUnisex

Alpina ASC Backcountry Ski Poles Customer Reviews

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Alpina ASC Backcountry Ski Poles
 
3.8

(based on 4 reviews)

50%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Lightweight (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Cross-country (3)

    Reviewed by 4 customers

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    Feb

    27

    2008

    (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    great poles

    By Ben Pierce

    from Cuchara Co

    About Me Beginner Skier

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Lightweight

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Powder

      Comments about Alpina ASC Backcountry Ski Poles:

      These poles are excellent. The rist straps work really well.

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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      Feb

      1

      2009

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      2.0

      Poorly designed wrist straps

      By dGrif

      from Markleeville, CA

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

      Pros

      • Durable
      • Good Stiffness
      • Lightweight

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Cross-Country
        • Telemarking

        Comments about Alpina ASC Backcountry Ski Poles:

        The wrist straps are very comfortable and work well once your hands are strapped in. However it is almost impossible to strap your hands in while wearing heavy gloves or mittens. Consequently it is a real pain every time you need to stop to add or remove a layer, grab a drink of water etc. When it is cold slipping one's hands out of the gloves and leaving them in the straps is not an acceptable alternative.

        A simple design change would make these usable. In the meantime I have to replace these wrist straps with simpler ones that I will scavenge from an old set of poles.

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        Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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        Feb

        24

        2009

         
        5.0

        Great for X-country

        By wolf

        from Snowbelt of Ohio

        About Me Casual/ Recreational

        Pros

        • Ergonomic Grip

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Cross-Country

          Comments about Alpina ASC Backcountry Ski Poles:

          I bought these stricktly for x-country. The poles are average, but the grips cradle your hand and make it so much more comfy than the typical strap. You can buy similar straps from SWIX or Leiki, but they cost more than this pole/strap combo does. Really can't beat the price!

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          • No

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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          Feb

          21

          2009

           
          3.0

          Good Poles, Impossible Straps

          By ken2116

          from Palo Alto, CA

          About Me Advanced

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Durable
          • Good Stiffness
          • Lightweight

          Cons

          • Straps

          Best Uses

          • Cross-Country
          • Snowshoeing

          Comments about Alpina ASC Backcountry Ski Poles:

          The straps are impossible to get on or off with cold weather gloves or mitts, and too small to fit over bulkier mitt cuffs. They must be replaced for the poles to be useful for sub-freezing use, which is most of the time - fortunately this is easy. [...]

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          Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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