Packable, lightweight carbon fiber and 20cm adjustability combine in the MSR DynaLock Ascent Carbon backcountry poles. They're made for fast-and-light snowshoeing, mountaineering and splitboarding.
- Kevlar®-reinforced carbon-fiber construction provides lightweight strength
- Quick-deploy design folds small to stash easily in smaller alpine packs and travel bags
- 20cm of easy, rock-solid DynaLock™ adjustability with tool-free tensioning; anodized aluminum lever provides durability
- Ability to tighten the clamping force on the fly provides no-slip security
- Comfortable EVA foam grips, plus lower grips for sidehilling or choking up on steep terrain
- Winter and summer baskets included for 4-season functionality
Imported.
View all MSR Backcountry Ski Poles| Best Use | Splitboarding Mountaineering Snowshoeing |
|---|---|
| Shaft Construction | Carbon fiber |
| Grip Material | Rubber / Plastic / Foam |
| Locking Mechanism | External Lever Lock |
| Adjustable | Yes |
| Collapsed Length (in.) | 100-120 CM: 14.25 inches 120-140 CM: 17.5 inches |
| Minimum Length (in.) | 100-120 CM: 39 inches 120-140 CM: 47 inches |
| Maximum Length (in.) | 100-120 CM: 47 inches 120-140 CM: 55 inches |
| Collapsed Length (cm) | 100-120 CM: 36.2 centimeters 120-140 CM: 44.5 centimeters |
| Minimum Length (cm) | 100-120 CM: 100 centimeters 120-140 CM: 120 centimeters |
| Maximum Length (cm) | 100-120 CM: 120 centimeters 120-140 CM: 140 centimeters |
| Basket Type | Powder and Trekking |
| Weight (Pair) | 100-120 CM: 1 lb. 1 oz. 120-140 CM: 1 lb. 2 oz. |
| Gender | Unisex |
| 32 in./80cm | 34 in./85cm | 36 in./90cm | 38 in./95cm | 40 in./100cm | 42 in./105cm | 44 in./110cm | 46 in./115cm | 48 in./120cm | 49 in./125cm | 52 in./130 cm | 54 in./135cm | 56 in./140cm | 57 in./145cm | 59 in./150cm | 61 in./155cm | 63 in./160cm | 65 in./165cm | 67 in./170cm | 69 in./175cm | 71 in./180cm | |
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| Height Range (Downhill Skiing) | < 3'4" | 3'5" - 3'8" | 3'9" - 4'0" | 4'1" - 4'4" | 4'5" - 4'8" | 4'9" - 5'0" | 5'1" - 5'3" | 5'4" - 5'6" | 5'7" - 5'9" | 5'10" - 6'0" | 6'1" - 6'3" | 6'4" - 6'6" | 6'7" + | ||||||||
| Height Range (XC Skiing) | <4'7" | 4'8"-4'9" | 4'10"-4'11" | 5' - 5'1" | 5'2" - 5'3" | 5'4" - 5'5" | 5'6" - 5'7" | 5'8" - 5'9" | 5'10" - 5'11" | 6' - 6'1" | 6'2" - 6'3" | 6'4"-6'5" | 6'6"+ | ||||||||
| Height Range (Skate Skiing) | <4'7" | 4'8"-4'9" | 4'10-4'11" | 5'-5'1" | 5'2" - 5'3" | 5'4" - 5'5" | 5'6" - 5'7" | 5'8" - 5'9" | 5'10" - 5'11" | 6'-6'1" | 6'2"- 6'3" | 6'4" - 6'5" | 6'6"+ |
Sizing Notes
Please note, this sizing chart is meant to serve only as a guideline.
Sizing downhill poles: Stand in your ski boots on a level floor. With your poles upside down—grips touching the floor—grab the pole beneath the basket so that the top of your thumb touches the basket. Your elbow should now be at a 90-degree angle. If the angle is less than 90 degrees, get a shorter pole. If the angle is greater, get a longer pole.
Sizing XC poles: Stand in your XC ski boots on a level floor. Place the pole tips on the floor next to your feet. The top of the grips should reach your arm pits.
Sizing skate poles: Stand in your skate boots on a level floor. Place pole tips on the ground with the pole shafts perpendicular to the floor. The poles should reach from the ground up to a point somewhere between your chin and your lips.
For more information, please see REI Expert Advice.