{"product_id":"2027-leki-pole-guards","title":"Leki Pole Guards","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"main-product-content\" class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDescription \u0026amp; Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLEKI Pole Guards\u003c\/strong\u003e provide essential hand and knuckle protection when clearing gates during slalom ski racing and gate training. Made from durable high-impact plastic, these ski racing pole guards mount to LEKI Trigger S and Trigger 3D race poles to create a protective barrier between the racer's hands and slalom gates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFive guard styles let racers choose the coverage and feel that best match their needs, from the lightweight Open Gate Guard to the extra-wide Cobra Full Wide for maximum protection. Junior and adult World Cup options provide different coverage for hand size, while the Closed Lite offers a streamlined alternative. Mounting hardware is included, and the guards can also fit most racing poles when installed with a screw through the top of the grip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSki racing pole guards designed to protect hands and knuckles from slalom gate impacts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-impact plastic construction provides durable protection for repeated gate training and racing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFive styles offer different levels of hand coverage, fit, and guard profile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptions range from lightweight open protection to extra-wide full coverage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJunior Compact option accommodates smaller hands and junior ski racers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with LEKI Trigger S and Trigger 3D race poles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits most racing poles when installed with a screw through the top of the grip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounting hardware included for installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptions used and preferred by top ski racers for aggressive gate clearing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold as a pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slalom ski racing and gate training\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ski racing pole guards \/ gate guards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-impact plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e LEKI Trigger S and Trigger 3D race poles; fits most racing poles when installed with a screw through the top of the grip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMounting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardware included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sold as a pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv id=\"chart\" class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePole Guard Selection \u0026amp; Specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStyle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCoverage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLength \/ Fit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOpen Gate Guard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOpen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClassic, lightweight hand protection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFits most racing poles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClosed Lite\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClosed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRacers wanting more coverage in a slim, lightweight guard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdult\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClosed World Cup Compact (JR)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull, compact\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJunior racers and racers with smaller hands\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23 cm (9 in.); fits up to glove size 8.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClosed World Cup (Adult)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdult racers seeking maximum hand and knuckle protection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28 cm (11 in.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCobra Full Wide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExtra-wide, full\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum protection for aggressive gate clearing; preferred by top racers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdult\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv id=\"more\" class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eConstruction \u0026amp; Technology\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHigh-Impact Plastic Construction\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDurable high-impact plastic creates a protective barrier between the racer's hand and slalom gates. The rigid construction is built to withstand repeated gate contact during ski race training and competition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eOpen vs. Closed Protection\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpen pole guards provide lightweight protection with less material surrounding the hand, while closed designs extend coverage around the knuckles and fingers. Racers can select the guard profile that provides the balance of coverage and feel they prefer when clearing slalom gates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWorld Cup Compact JR\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Closed World Cup Compact is scaled for junior racers and smaller hands. At approximately 23 cm (9 inches) long and designed to accommodate glove sizes up to 8.5, it provides full-style gate protection without the dimensions of the adult World Cup guard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWorld Cup Adult\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Closed World Cup Adult guard provides full hand and knuckle coverage for adult ski racers. Its approximately 28 cm (11 inch) length creates a substantial protective barrier for repeated slalom gate contact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCobra Full Wide\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cobra Full Wide uses an extra-wide, fully wrapped profile for maximum protection around the hand and knuckles. Its increased coverage makes it a preferred option among top racers clearing gates aggressively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRace Pole Compatibility\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLEKI Pole Guards mount directly to compatible Trigger S and Trigger 3D race poles using the included hardware. They can also fit most racing poles by installing the guard with a screw through the top of the grip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv id=\"video\" class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Videos\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow to Mount a Gate Guard on Your Ski Pole\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"video-container\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Lcr4f81J4W0\" title=\"How to mount a LEKI gate guard on a ski racing pole\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"video-container\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4HNgKWQwp4M\" title=\"LEKI ski racing pole guard installation\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Leki","offers":[{"title":"Open","offer_id":39984740925539,"sku":"26360","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Closed WC Compact JR","offer_id":39984740958307,"sku":"26360A","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Closed WC Compact JR - Pink","offer_id":43542099918947,"sku":"26360B","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Closed Lite","offer_id":39984740991075,"sku":"26360C","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Closed World Cup","offer_id":39984741023843,"sku":"26360D","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Closed World Cup - Pink","offer_id":42828968722531,"sku":"26360E","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Closed Cobra","offer_id":39984741056611,"sku":"26360F","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1373\/6495\/files\/2026-Leki-Pole-Guards.jpg?v=1760110406","url":"https:\/\/the-raceplace.com\/products\/2027-leki-pole-guards","provider":"Race Place","version":"1.0","type":"link"}