Deciding on a pair of ski poles, luckily, is less involved. Here’s what to do. If you’re at a shop with some poles handy, choose the ones you like, flip them over, and grab them just below the pole ...

Most skiers use poles. These handy spears are key to a successful turn, and make balancing while skiing—and navigating flat areas—much easier. Like any part of the mountainous kit needed to go skiing, ...

Often, the best tools are the simplest ones. Case in point: Ski poles, which help initiate and finish a turn, get skiers through flat sections of trail and, when tucked under your arms, provide a ...

Let’s take a moment to admire the unassuming hero of our powder days: the ski pole. Ski poles are the uncelebrated champion of skiing. They aren’t as critical as ski boots or bindings and nowhere near ...

Men’s Journal aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. Ski poles aren't the sexiest piece of downhill equipment, ...

High-quality, innovative design has improved today’s best ski poles, but the basic concept remains the same. A pair of ski poles is helpful for balance, rhythmic turning, and propulsion on flat ...

For most skiers, there is a hierarchy of importance in the gear the sport requires. The skis and boots sit at the top of that hierarchy, followed by apparel including snow pants and jackets and gloves ...