I've got 4 seasons on a pair of these now and still love them. Light, strong, durable, comfortable grips, great price. Partial basket provides better purchase and helps with skating.
I've broken a couple of baskets in crust but that's my only complaint.
Suggestive of a good match with the Maestro skis, the poles with the same name are similarly designed to be reliable tools when you find yourself deep in the hills. Built with tough Ergal aluminum, the single shaft poles have no moving parts and are built to just work. The extended grips allow for choking up when traversing across a slope, and the three-quarter baskets provide support in the soft snow yet don’t lever out on the hard stuff. The Maestro Poles are worn with simple padded straps that are strong and adjustable. These are the poles you can lean on in a pinch.
- 16mm of Ergal aluminum makes for a strong, lightweight pole.
- Clip Foam handle extends down the shaft for a lower grip option.
- Evo baskets have mini-spikes underneath for less slippage.
- Alp Clip straps are comfortable, rugged, and size-adjustable.
Update 2019/20: Ski Trab gave these poles a new coat of paint, but otherwise they remain the same.
Update 2021/22: Same fantastic pole, splash of yellow to add some color and spice things up.
| Specifications | |
| Lengths (cm) | 110, 115, 120, 125, 130, 135, 140, 145 |
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Weight |
226g [130] |
| Weight (pair) | 452g [130] |
| Sections | 1 |
| Grip | Extended foam |
| Basket & Tip | 3/4 Evo basket with hardened tip |
| Specs Verified | Yes |
| Design | |
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Ergal aluminum |
| Skimo Co Says | |
| Usage | Ski mountaineering |
| Notes | Can choke up on the handles |
| Bottom Line | Simple reliable aluminum design |
| Compare to other Fixed Length Ski Poles | |
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Questions & Reviews
Comment on this review:
8/24/2020
Hi,
are the tips of the poles suitable for hiking purposes too? I am asking because they are offered as ski poles.
best regards
Johannes
are the tips of the poles suitable for hiking purposes too? I am asking because they are offered as ski poles.
best regards
Johannes
8/25/2020
Hello Johannes, the Maestro poles have removable powder baskets which would make them great hiking poles.
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These are great. Light, stiff, functional. The nordic style strap is perfect for efficient skinning. I sized these at 125 cm, good for most uptracks, moderate descents, and I choke up on the extended grips for descents on steeper terrain. Don't believe the adjustable pole hype, they are only useful for finding your ideal fixed length!
Comment on this review:
These are great. Super light, just cut the straps off and you're good to go. The lower portion of the foam grip is ribbed so you can actually hold on to it. The basket has a flat face for steep booting on #booterfriday. Very happy with these.
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3/22/2018
will you be restocking these in any longer lengths (130cm) ?
3/23/2018
Hi mbillie1, we don't expect any more this season unfortunately. We'll have 'em in the fall.
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