What Our Gearhead(R) Experts Are Saying:"I took my nephew out for his first real ski weekend and these poles were exactly what he needed. The grip is sized perfectly for smaller hands so he wasn't fighting to hold on, and the lightweight aluminum meant he wasn't wearing out before lunch."From the moment young skiers snap into their bindings, the right gear sets the tone for the whole day. The Kaloo Jr Ski Poles from Salomon put junior-specific ergonomics front and center, with a grip shaped to fit smaller hands naturally so kids can focus on their turns instead of wrestling with their equipment. Whether they're navigating the bunny hill for the first time or following you down a groomed blue, these poles move with them rather than against them. The 6061 aluminum alloy shaft strikes the balance every growing skier needs: tough enough to take a beating through a full season of learning, light enough that it never feels like a burden. A fixed length construction keeps things simple, and the smaller kids basket is proportioned for the lighter, quicker plants that junior technique demands.