How to choose the right poles for roller skiing

by ProXCskiing.com • 29.05.2025
Poles
Poles are an important part of your equipment – but how do you know what to consider, and what should you keep in mind to avoid injuries? We go through stiffness, tips, and different pole types.

Poles are an important part of your equipment – but how do you know what to consider, and what should you keep in mind to avoid injuries? We go through stiffness, tips, and different pole types.

ProXCskiing.com has produced a series of videos where we cover everything you need to know about roller skiing equipment. This time: poles.

Patrik Nilsson explains how to choose the right poles, what differentiates stiff poles from flexible ones, and which tips work best on asphalt. Perfect for those who want power in every pole push. You’ll also get an overview of what to keep in mind to avoid injuries, where the poles play an important role.

Read More
All about pole tips for roller skis
Injury-free roller skiing: Top tips from Petter Eliassen

Are you wondering which roller skis to choose? Whether you’re buying your first pair or looking for new and more advanced skis, the Roller Ski Guide 2025 is packed with this year’s models, tips, and advice for your purchase. This year, the guide has been updated with even more models.

Also Read: Roller Ski Guide 2025

Show sharing buttons

Subscribe to our newsletter

Most read

  • Therese Johaug
    1

    Johaug plans comeback two months after giving birth

    by Ingeborg Scheve/Leandro Lutz
    07.10.2025
  • Birkebeinerrennet
    1

    Birkebeinerrennet this weekend in Norway

    by Leandro Lutz
    11.03.2025
  • Aukland
    1

    Anders Aukland: “Two or three workouts a week are enough”

    by Ingeborg Scheve/Leandro Lutz
    10.10.2025
  • Sandra Schützová
    1

    “My last Olympic chance — and I intend to take it”

    by Kjell-Erik Kristiansen/Leandro Lutz
    22.10.2025
  • Birkebeinerrennet
    1

    Birkebeinerrennet – Why carry a backpack?

    by ProXCskiing.com
    10.03.2025

More Articles

  • Gällivare

    All you need to know about the cross-country season opener: Program and TV schedule

    This weekend marks the national season openers in cross-country skiing in both Sweden and Norway, with start lists packed with World Cup stars. Here is the whole program, TV schedule, and all details for Gällivare and Beitostølen.
    by Ingeborg Scheve/Leandro Lutz
    17.11.2025
  • Marcialonga – Italy’s Grand Classics event takes center stage in Season XVII

    by Leandro Lutz
    17.11.2025
  • Retired in August, unsure of her level – now she’s in contention for the World Cup

    by Ingeborg Scheve/Leandro Lutz
    17.11.2025
  • French strength and Norwegian redemption define Geilo mass starts

    by Leandro Lutz
    17.11.2025
  • From Öberg power to German precision: What went down on day two at Idre Fjäll

    by Leandro Lutz
    17.11.2025