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Leki SWTCH Pow Ski Poles - Pair
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Lightweight and durable, these Leki ski poles perform well in pow and on groomed runs. They have tacky grips and traditional, adjustable loop straps.
- 18 mm shafts; lightweight aluminum shafts are robust and very durable
- Downhill Soft Racing grips
- Buckle straps
- Steel tips for precise control when skiing on any snow surface
- Snowflake baskets are ideal for powder days or in variable snow conditions when you don't want your poles to sink
- Sold as a pair
Imported.
View all Leki Men's Ski Poles| Best Use | Downhill Skiing |
|---|---|
| Adjustable | No |
| Shaft Construction | Aluminum TS 5.0 |
| Basket Type | Standard |
| Weight (Pair) | 110 CM: 1 lb. 0.2 oz. 115 CM: 1 lb. 0.7 oz. 120 CM: 1 lb. 1.2 oz. 125 CM: 1 lb. 1.7 oz. 130 CM: 1 lb. 2.4 oz. |
| Gender | Unisex |
Ski Poles
| 32 in./80cm | 34 in./85cm | 36 in./90cm | 38 in./95cm | 40 in./100cm | 42 in./105cm | 44 in./110cm | 46 in./115cm | 48 in./120cm | 49 in./125cm | 52 in./130 cm | 54 in./135cm | 56 in./140cm | 57 in./145cm | 59 in./150cm | 61 in./155cm | 63 in./160cm | 65 in./165cm | 67 in./170cm | 69 in./175cm | 71 in./180cm | |
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| Height Range (Downhill Skiing) | < 3'4" | 3'5" - 3'8" | 3'9" - 4'0" | 4'1" - 4'4" | 4'5" - 4'8" | 4'9" - 5'0" | 5'1" - 5'3" | 5'4" - 5'6" | 5'7" - 5'9" | 5'10" - 6'0" | 6'1" - 6'3" | 6'4" - 6'6" | 6'7" + | ||||||||
| Height Range (XC Skiing) | <4'7" | 4'8"-4'9" | 4'10"-4'11" | 5' - 5'1" | 5'2" - 5'3" | 5'4" - 5'5" | 5'6" - 5'7" | 5'8" - 5'9" | 5'10" - 5'11" | 6' - 6'1" | 6'2" - 6'3" | 6'4"-6'5" | 6'6"+ | ||||||||
| Height Range (Skate Skiing) | <4'7" | 4'8"-4'9" | 4'10-4'11" | 5'-5'1" | 5'2" - 5'3" | 5'4" - 5'5" | 5'6" - 5'7" | 5'8" - 5'9" | 5'10" - 5'11" | 6'-6'1" | 6'2"- 6'3" | 6'4" - 6'5" | 6'6"+ |
Sizing Notes
Please note, this sizing chart is meant to serve only as a guideline.
Sizing downhill poles: Stand in your ski boots on a level floor. With your poles upside down—grips touching the floor—grab the pole beneath the basket so that the top of your thumb touches the basket. Your elbow should now be at a 90-degree angle. If the angle is less than 90 degrees, get a shorter pole. If the angle is greater, get a longer pole.
Sizing XC poles: Stand in your XC ski boots on a level floor. Place the pole tips on the floor next to your feet. The top of the grips should reach your arm pits.
Sizing skate poles: Stand in your skate boots on a level floor. Place pole tips on the ground with the pole shafts perpendicular to the floor. The poles should reach from the ground up to a point somewhere between your chin and your lips.
For more information, please see REI Expert Advice.
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Location:California
Age:18–24
Experience Level:Expert
2 weeks ago
Sleek, light, sturdy
Yes , I recommend this product
I picked up the Leki SWTCH Pow Ski Poles on a whim after realizing that now that I’m no longer renting equipment (and have started buying my own skis), I’d also need my own poles. Right away, the construction stood out, these feel noticeably sturdier than any poles I’ve used before. They’re slightly wider than typical rental poles, but after using them a few times this season, they seem far less susceptible to bending or twisting. Despite the more robust build, they actually feel lighter in hand than the traditional rental setup. The grip is another highlight. It’s very ergonomic and comfortable whether I’m skiing with gloves or without. The baskets are a bit on the smaller side, but for the type of skiing I do that hasn’t been an issue. If anything, they add to the sleek, clean look of the poles.
Age:18–24
Experience Level:Expert
1 month ago