HOW TO CHOOSE YOUR TRAIL POLES?
Criteria for choice: compactness, lightness and comfort of the handle. Trail runners' priority is to store and deploy their poles quickly, so they can use them or forget about them as the race progresses. The most compact poles measure less than 40 cm when folded!
Don't hesitate to take them in hand and test them...
HOW TO CHOOSE YOUR POLE SIZE
To help you find the right size for your poles, you can use the following formula:
Your height in centimetres X 0.67
So if you are 180cm tall, the recommended size for your poles is 120cm
Rider size 155 to 171 cm = Poles 110 cm
Rider size 172 to 181 cm = Poles 120 cm
Rider size over 182 cm = Poles 130 cm
WHY USE TRAIL POLES?
The advantages of trail poles:
A simple push-button release allows the pole to be unfolded and folded at high speed, even in full motion.
They enable runners to save energy during propulsion, provide better balance and stability during technical passages, and can be used as stabilizers and shock absorbers on descents to control speed.
HOW TO RUN WITH TRAIL POLES?
Firstly, using poles for running is a fairly technical exercise that requires a bit of training. It's best to anticipate and grasp the technique before a race!
Secondly, there are 2 ways of using trail poles, whether downhill or uphill: simultaneously or alternately. Whether you use one or the other depends on the incline of the slope and the space available for your poles:
TECHNIQUE FOR RUNNING WITH TRAIL POLES AT THE SAME TIME:
This technique is particularly useful on steep inclines, when you want to take the weight off your thighs by pulling your body up with your arms, or downhill, when you want to hold your body back and take the weight off your legs. You can take several strides between each stick planting. Remember to lean your body forward and press the poles firmly into the ground.
TECHNIQUE FOR RUNNING WITH ALTERNATING TRAIL POLES:
The alternating technique is more appropriate when there's less space available and on a gentler slope, this technique requires less power and consists of alternating right and left leg, with the opposite arm planting the stick in front and the other arm back in the air. In this case, it's best not to push the stick too far in to keep a better cadence. Smaller steps are preferable for this more natural running technique.
COMPOSITION
Durable construction
Tubes: Aluminium
Handle: 100% EVA foam
Handle strap: 100% polyester webbing
Maintenance tips
Maintaining your poles in good condition will keep them running at their best and extend their life.
After use, if any water has penetrated the pole, dismantle the strands and allow them to dry. Clean off any dust or mud with water or a soft brush.
Once dry, you can reassemble the strands. We recommend that you do not attempt to oil or grease.
