The most popular KV+ poles, the KV+ Elite Clip racing poles are a budget-friendly alternative to Tornado poles. They feature Fast Clip handles, small quick-change racing baskets and Elite clip straps as top-of-the-line Tornado and Tornado Plus models. At just 15 per cent heavier than Tornado poles, they’re still light enough for almost any skier. The neutral colour with a matt finish makes them match nicely with any other ski gear.

KV+ Fast Clip handles are designed so that the strap fixing point is located exactly in the centre of pole shaft, letting you push off the snow with maximum energy efficiency. The strap enters the grip at an angle, facilitating a quicker return of the pole to your palm after each push. The new KV+ button quick-release mechanism is made of special kind of plastic infused with carbon fibres, ensuring ultimate reliability. The handles are covered with synthetic cork for maximum wear resistance.

The ergonomic design of Elite Clip straps gives you full control over the pole and provides ultimate energy transmission to the pole tip while you push. Our cutting-edge clip system allows you to release the pole strap in a second—never struggle with hook and loop straps again. The design is ideal for skiathlon races, as well as for streamlining water breaks as you train.

Quick-changing basket system allows you to install larger baskets or roller ski ferrules (both sold separately) in a matter of seconds!

KV+ poles are measured from the tip of the basket (or roller ski ferrule) to the very top of the handle. The distance between the top of the handle and point where strap enters the handle is 4.5 cm.

Specifications

• shaft material: 100% carbon
• weight: 62 g/m
• handle: 23P114.17 Elite Clip ∅16.5 mm
• strap: 23P200 Elite Clip
• basket: 3P300 Elite ∅ 8.5 mm

Sizing

Ski pole length can vary a little based on personal preference and skill/performance level. Better skiers will generally use slightly longer poles for better performance, whereas newer skiers will benefit from a shorter pole which is easier to use. For a quick way to find the size you need you can use one of the following calculations based on your height in centimeters. For skate ski poles you want them to be around 89% of your height, and classic poles around 83%. So a skate skier who is 180cm would use this calculation: 180 x 0.89 = 160.2. The closest stock length would be 160 cm. If you're between sizes, go for the shorter option for ease of use, or the longer option for better performance.

You can also use the table below to get a rough idea of the pole length you need. These pole lengths are rounded to the nearest 5cm increment: