Description & Features
Swix Slalom Pole Guards provide full hand coverage for alpine racers clearing slalom gates. The molded shell protects the front of the hand and extends around the thumb, helping shield key contact areas during cross-blocking. Developed and tested with World Cup athletes, the guards are designed specifically for the repeated gate impacts of slalom training and racing.
Made from heavy-duty thermoplastic, Swix Slalom Pole Guards mount directly to compatible Swix race grips for a secure, integrated setup. The Adult version fits Swix DD4 grips, while the Junior version fits DD5 grips. Match the guard to your Swix grip before ordering. Sold as a pair.
Key Features
- Full Hand Coverage: Molded shell protects the front of the hand during contact with slalom gates.
- Thumb Protection: Extended coverage helps protect the thumb during cross-blocking.
- Heavy-Duty Thermoplastic: Durable molded construction is designed for repeated gate impacts during training and racing.
- World Cup Developed: Designed and tested with World Cup athletes for competitive slalom use.
- Grip-Specific Fit: Adult and Junior versions mount directly to their corresponding Swix DD4 and DD5 grips.
Specs
- Use: Slalom (SL) Ski Racing
- Type: Full-Face Pole Guard
- Material: Heavy-Duty Thermoplastic
- Adult Compatibility: Swix DD4 Grip, 18 mm pole diameter
- Junior Compatibility: Swix DD5 Grip, 16 mm pole diameter
- Sold As: Pair
Construction & Technology
Full-Face Thermoplastic Protection
The molded thermoplastic shell creates a protective barrier across the front of the racer's hand, with additional coverage around the thumb. This full-face design is built for the direct and repeated gate contact encountered when cross-blocking in slalom.
DD4 & DD5 Grip Compatibility
Swix Slalom Pole Guards are designed around specific Swix race grips. The Adult guard fits the DD4 grip used on compatible adult Swix slalom poles, while the Junior guard fits the smaller DD5 grip. Race Place can mount your guards with ski pole guard installation, or you can compare additional slalom pole guards.
