Poles
And yes, you need poles! The first part of the series is all about these two poles. In addition to the skins, the poles are certainly a novelty for snowboarders who want to go off-piste with the splitboard, unless they are already experienced trail runners, cross-country skiers or Nordic walkers.
They are indispensable for climbing uphill. But what do you do with them on the descent? And what else can they be used for? What versions are available on the market and which ones do I need?
Well, most splitboarders probably choose a three-part pole, which can become particularly small and therefore does not protrude from most backpacks on the descent. Here you can find the telescopic or folding version, e.g. at our partner Sport Conrad.
For a long time, I've been trying to minimise my equipment's susceptibility to damage and have since been using a pole that consists of just two telescopic sections. It then sticks out a little more from my backpack, which doesn't usually bother me, but does raise the question that three-piece poles also raise: Tips at the top or bottom? We're looking forward to your recommendations in the comments.
