The shaft(s) can be composed of several materials, each one having its own physical properties. The most common poles are the ones made of aluminum alloy combined with zicral or dural in order to add some elasticity. They are light and usually rather cheap. You can also find carbon fiber or fiberglass (composite) poles that are even lighter - especially the carbon ones - and they come with another key point: comfort. Indeed, fibers tend to adsorb vibrations.
Just above the tip of the pole, you will find the basket. Its purpose is to prevent the pole from sinking too deep into the snow when you plant it. Several types of baskets are available:
- The piste baskets: narrower, more robust and with less wind surface area. They will be perfect for hard and groomed snows.
- The powder baskets: larger, if you don't want to see your pole immediately disappear under the snow, they're a must-have when you go off-piste. However they are also more fragile.
Be cautious, each brand proposes its own baskets and they are rarely compatible with other brands models.
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