{"product_id":"swix-slalom-pole-guards","title":"Swix Slalom Pole Guards","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"main-product-content\" class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDescription \u0026amp; Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwix 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull Hand Coverage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Molded shell protects the front of the hand during contact with slalom gates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThumb Protection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Extended coverage helps protect the thumb during cross-blocking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy-Duty Thermoplastic:\u003c\/strong\u003e Durable molded construction is designed for repeated gate impacts during training and racing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorld Cup Developed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed and tested with World Cup athletes for competitive slalom use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrip-Specific Fit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adult and Junior versions mount directly to their corresponding Swix DD4 and DD5 grips.\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 (SL) Ski Racing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-Face Pole Guard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavy-Duty Thermoplastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Swix DD4 Grip, 18 mm pole diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJunior Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Swix DD5 Grip, 16 mm pole diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSold As:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"more\" class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eConstruction \u0026amp; Technology\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFull-Face Thermoplastic Protection\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDD4 \u0026amp; DD5 Grip Compatibility\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwix 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 \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ski-pole-guard-installation\"\u003eski pole guard installation\u003c\/a\u003e, or you can compare additional \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/slalom-pole-guards\"\u003eslalom pole guards\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Swix","offers":[{"title":"Blue \/ Adult","offer_id":29938760810595,"sku":"26354","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blue \/ Junior","offer_id":29938769297507,"sku":"26354A","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1373\/6495\/products\/20-Swix-Pole-Guards.jpg?v=1569251932","url":"https:\/\/the-raceplace.com\/products\/swix-slalom-pole-guards","provider":"Race Place","version":"1.0","type":"link"}