Archive / December, 2023

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Altai Skis Adjustable Ski Poles

We just go our new ski poles in. We have been working on these for the last year as many of our users still prefer to use two poles rather then our single poles (Tiaks) for skiing the Hoks. Our view is that two poles work great for cruising around on low angle terrain and for those coming from the snowshoe world. If you are a dedicated skier and look at (or for!) hills as something to go down – we recommend the single pole for the Hoks. For more on this check out this article – Tiaks We have worked with a Finnish supplier who has several poles he has developed. This one is a 2 piece (our preference) with an adjustment length to 150cm. The poles are manufactured in China. Specs on the poles are as follows: 7000 series aluminum. Adjustable to 150cm. Two sets of baskets(one powder basket and one a standard snowflake). Rubber boots for summer walking use. Cam locks for the length adjustment. Cork grips with foam extension for sidehill hand adjustment. Cost is $79.95 New Poles ! These are adjustable to 150 cm

The BC side view

New Boots! Three models of 75mm (3pin) boots from Alico.

                                          Altai Skis Alico Boots, the Mountain, BC, and Tour. We have been having a hard time finding a good selection of 3pin boots over the last few years so last year (after some testing) we brought in some Alico boots for a trial run. The boots did well and the quality was excellent. Alico is an old Italian boot company and had worked with Karhu Skis years ago as well as built a lot of nice leather telemark boots back in the day. They are located in the northern part of Italy (just south of the Dolomites) and are part of the traditional boot making culture that has existed there for generations. This year we have brought in 3 models tailored to what we think works best for our skis. The three models we are stocking are the Mountain, the BC, and the Tour. There is a lot more information on the web page – New Alico Boots The BC is the best all-around for the Hoks really good support and a great mix of tourability and downhill control. The Tour is a great entry level boot for the Hoks – sturdy, great touring and great for general use. The Mountain is for skiers with more a downhill skiing focus. Taller and stiffer then the BC and with an added ankle strap for more support, it will still tour well and get you where you want to go. Go to New Alico Boots