The e3 Grip technology you have come to know and love in your e3 Fitness Grips has been incorporated in the e3 Ski poles! Professional and recreational skiers everywhere can now enjoy the balance and stability benefits provided by the e3 Fitness Grips while on the slopes also. e3 Ski poles meld e3 Fitness grips with Goode XGS-100 Carbon Composite poles to produce very stiff and lightweight ski poles.

For 2011 we have Goode XGS-100 black poles with
orange/white, blue/white, red/white graphics for fabricating e3 ski poles up to 50″ in length. The e3 Grips fitted to the poles may be Blue, Black, Purple, Green, or Gray color subject to availability at the time of your order. Indicate any primary and secondary color preference you may have in the comments box on the order form.

SIZING

• Available lengths: up to 50″
• Weight (for 48″ length): 8oz per pole (approx)
• Shaft: 10.4mm dia Goode XGS-100 Carbon Fiber
• Too long poles can be trimmed, too short poles are gifts for a shorter friend. (“Measure twice, cut once.”)

Ski pole length is not an absolute science – there can be quite a bit of personal preference involved, but should be reasonably close to the length determined by the methods below, or the same as that of your existing poles if that length is “right” for you. In general, a pole that is much too long will “jam” your arms during pole plants and can be unwieldy. A pole that is much too short can cause you to reach and can result in fatigue.

We fabricate the e3 ski poles to the exact length you specify, but if you are in doubt, be assured that plus or minus an inch of “ideal” isn’t fatal (the difference between planting in powder or slush as opposed to planting on ice or hardpack is more than that anyway.)

If you really are not sure whether to go with a 50″ pole or a 52″ pole you can always choose the 52″ length and have it cut down later if needed (any ski shop or even you can do it. These carbon fiber poles are fairly easy to cut to length by removing the lower tip assembly and sawing off the proper amount from the shaft bottom)

With existing ski poles:

• Measure your ski poles from top of grip to bottom of tip (entire length).

Without existing ski poles:

• You really should have your boots and skis on to do this accurately. Otherwise, add about 2″ to the length you determine below to account for the thickness of the boot sole and liner, and height of the skis and bindings. This is especially important with the newer ski/bindings that have tall carving plates.
• Make a fist and hold your arm out in front of you with your elbow touching your side and your fist oriented as if you were holding a ski pole. Make sure that your forearm is parallel to the ground by having a helper direct you or by standing in front of a mirror. The distance from the floor to the top of your thumb is your pole length
• Conversion factor: 1 inch = 2.54 centimeters

Use the following table as a crosscheck against above ski pole measurements. Results are more accurate if skier height is determined with ski boots on and actually clipped into your skis.

*Please note: Ski Poles and Books are not included in free shipping offer.. If you have ANY questions about sizing of the poles please email or call us at 1-888-590-4747