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BACKLINE Touring Ski Poles Award 2025 – 4 out of 7 stars
Contour StiX3 – Tested model
Tested model

Dreiteiler · 2025/26

Contour StiX3

70.35 out of 100 points

130.00 €

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Quick verdict

Superb packed size, well-designed baskets, strong stiffness and adjustability up to 145 centimeters distinguish the new three-piece StiX3 from climbing-skin manufacturer Contour.

Test strengths

  • Stiffness: 16.05/20 points
  • Grip comfort: 15.43/20 points
  • Adjustability: 14.67/20 points

Relatively lower scores

  • Weight score: 10/20 points
Total points
70.35 / 100
Weight
280 g
RRP
130 €
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Test year 2025 · Lenzerheide

Test verdict

Superb packed size, well-designed baskets, strong stiffness and adjustability up to 145 centimeters distinguish the new three-piece StiX3 from climbing-skin manufacturer Contour.

Specifications

Pole class
Dreiteiler
Test year
2025
Model year
2026
Lengths
67 – 145 cm
Adjustable
Yes
Adjustment
Drehhebel
Packed length
67 cm
Shaft material
Aluminium
Strap
Klemmsystem im Kopf
Release system
Schlafen-Sicherheitssystem
Weight (measured)
280 g
Weight (manufacturer)
220 g
RRP
130.00 €
Euro per point
1.85 €

Detailed test scores

CriterionPointsStarPacked size
Stiffness16.05 / 20★—
Grip comfort15.43 / 20—
Adjustability14.67 / 20—
Basket14.20 / 20—
Weight10.00 / 20—
Total points70.35 / 100★—
Value for money1.85 € / point★—
Packed size—★67 cm
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