{"product_id":"swix-wc-pro-aluminum-ski-pole","title":"Swix WC Pro Aluminum Ski Pole","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Poles may arrive with either red or black straps. Both are current-season models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"main-product-content\" class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDescription \u0026amp; Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Swix WC Pro Aluminum Ski Poles are competition-focused aluminum race poles available in discipline-specific slalom and giant slalom configurations. Both versions use an 18 mm shaft at the handle with a 10 mm ferrule and an Alpine Racing Basket, while dedicated shaft shapes and grips match the demands of each race discipline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe WC Pro SL combines a straight 7075 aluminum shaft with Swix's DD4 grip and ADD Tab retention system, plus compatibility with full slalom pole guards. The WC Pro GS, sold by Swix as the World Cup Pro Super G, uses the traditional bent GS profile with a downhill racing handle for a low-profile setup at speed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiscipline-Specific Versions:\u003c\/strong\u003e A straight SL pole and a bent GS pole, each with a discipline-specific grip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e18 mm Aluminum Shaft:\u003c\/strong\u003e Both versions use an 18 mm shaft at the handle and a 10 mm ferrule, with 7075 aluminum on the SL pole.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDD4 Grip with ADD Tab (SL):\u003c\/strong\u003e The ADD Tab keeps the pole in the racer's hand even if their grip on the pole opens up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTraditional GS Bend (GS):\u003c\/strong\u003e Swix's super-G bend matches the traditional GS pole shape and is designed for aerodynamics at speed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDownhill Racing Handle (GS):\u003c\/strong\u003e A race handle designed for a low-profile setup at speed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlpine Racing Basket:\u003c\/strong\u003e Both SL and GS versions come equipped with Swix's Alpine Racing Basket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlalom Pole Guard Compatible (SL):\u003c\/strong\u003e The DD4 grip accepts \u003ca href=\"\/products\/swix-slalom-pole-guards\"\u003eSwix Slalom Pole Guards\u003c\/a\u003e in the adult DD4 size.\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 Alpine Ski Racing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShaft:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aluminum (7075 on SL)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShaft Diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 mm handle, 10 mm ferrule\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrap:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adjustable alpine strap included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBasket:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alpine Racing Basket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSL Specs\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiscipline:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slalom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSwix Model:\u003c\/strong\u003e World Cup Pro Slalom (FA105-00)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShaft Shape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Straight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrip:\u003c\/strong\u003e DD4 with ADD Tab\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePole Guard Compatible:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eGS Specs\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiscipline:\u003c\/strong\u003e Giant Slalom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSwix Model:\u003c\/strong\u003e World Cup Pro Super G (FA115-00)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShaft Shape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional GS Bend (Swix super-G bend)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Downhill Racing Handle\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\u003eSL\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe WC Pro SL combines a straight 7075 aluminum shaft with the DD4 grip and an Alpine Racing Basket for slalom. The straight profile and DD4 grip accept a full slalom pole guard, so racers can clear gates with the hand covered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eGS\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwix sells the WC Pro GS as the World Cup Pro Super G, but its bend matches the traditional GS pole shape. Swix designs the bend for aerodynamics at speed and pairs it with a downhill racing handle and Alpine Racing Basket for giant slalom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eADD Tab\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ADD Tab is Swix's patented retention tab on the DD4 grip, made in left- and right-hand versions. It holds the pole in the hand even if the racer's grip on the pole opens up, so a hard pole plant or gate hit is less likely to cost them the pole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e7075 Aluminum\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SL shaft uses 7075, a high-strength aluminum alloy. For slalom racers that means a shaft built to take repeated gate contact in training and on race day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSlalom Pole Guard Compatibility\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SL pole's DD4 grip fits the Swix full-face DD4 handguard, sold at Race Place as \u003ca href=\"\/products\/swix-slalom-pole-guards\"\u003eSwix Slalom Pole Guards\u003c\/a\u003e (adult). Swix developed the guard with World Cup athletes, and its heavy-duty thermoplastic shell covers the hand, with extra coverage for the thumb. Guards are sold separately; see all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/slalom-pole-guards\"\u003eslalom pole guards\u003c\/a\u003e or add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ski-pole-guard-installation\"\u003eski pole guard installation\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Swix","offers":[{"title":"GS \/ 115 (46in)","offer_id":29940700512355,"sku":"26386A","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"GS \/ 120 (48in)","offer_id":29940700545123,"sku":"26386B","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"GS \/ 125 (50in)","offer_id":29940700577891,"sku":"26386C","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"GS \/ 130 (52in)","offer_id":29940700610659,"sku":"26386D","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"GS \/ 135 (54in)","offer_id":29940700643427,"sku":"26386E","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"SL \/ 115 (46in)","offer_id":29940700708963,"sku":"26387A","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"SL \/ 120 (48in)","offer_id":29940700741731,"sku":"26387B","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"SL \/ 125 (50in)","offer_id":29940700774499,"sku":"26387C","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"SL \/ 130 (52in)","offer_id":29940700807267,"sku":"26387D","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"SL \/ 135 (54in)","offer_id":29940700840035,"sku":"26387E","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1373\/6495\/files\/Swix-WC-Pro-Race-Poles.jpg?v=1790887204","url":"https:\/\/the-raceplace.com\/products\/swix-wc-pro-aluminum-ski-pole","provider":"Race Place","version":"1.0","type":"link"}