Things You'll Need:
- Ski gloves
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Step 1
Check out Leki's lightweight Alpine series. You will have seven different series to choose from for downhill and park-and-pipe skiing.
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Step 2
Race faster with the proper ski poles. Leki has designed the Vision Venom SL Trigger, which is a fusion ski pole with an aluminum upper and a resilient carbon lower. This combination makes for a lightweight, yet durable, competition ski pole which should not bend should you fall on the slopes.
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Step 3
Choose to buy an ergonomic design with the Leki World Cup Super G, designed for competitive downhill skiing. The shaft is constructed of aluminum and features a cone-shaped basket which eases movement through the snow.
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Step 4
Buy the Mountain Unlimited if you prefer to do more back country skiing. The large "snowflake" baskets on these poles keep them from sinking into the deeper, soft snow you tend to find in these regions.
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Step 5
Pick from a selection of ski poles designed by Leki for cross-country skiing. You will find a variety of materials used in this line of ski poles, including composite and anodized aluminum.
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Step 6
Try out the Cruise Carbon by Leki for those cross-country treks. With a sturdy, carbon composite shaft paired with a ice-tip this pole is designed for cruising through more hard-packed and icy conditions.
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Step 7
Invest in a convertible pole like the All Season. With a detachable tip for skating, you can screw in a basket system for full-on winter cross-country touring. It is also adjustable from 105 to 145 cm in height.
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Step 8
Look at Leki's skate ski poles like the Skate AirFoil. This Nordic pole is designed for skimming over icy snow and features the company's signature AirFoil shaft.
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Step 9
Check out Leki's website to find a retailer near you (see Resources below). The dealer locator can help you find retailers who feature the specific model in which you are interested.
