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BACKLINE Touring Ski Poles Award 2025 – 5 out of 7 stars
HEAD Crux Carbon – Tested model
Tested model

Zweiteiler · 2025/26

HEAD Crux Carbon

72.42 out of 100 points

160.00 €

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Quick verdict

Head's Crux Carbon two-piece carbon pole scores in every test category: it is very light, simple and intuitive to use, and also convinces with solid stability.

Test strengths

  • Adjustability: 16.5/20 points
  • Stiffness: 15.9/20 points
  • Grip comfort: 15.62/20 points

Relatively lower scores

  • Weight score: 10/20 points
Total points
72.42 / 100
Weight
217 g
RRP
160 €
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Test verdict

Head's Crux Carbon two-piece carbon pole scores in every test category: it is very light, simple and intuitive to use, and also convinces with solid stability.

Specifications

Pole class
Zweiteiler
Test year
2025
Model year
2026
Lengths
105 – 140 cm
Adjustable
Yes
Adjustment
Drehhebel
Packed length
100 cm
Shaft material
Carbon
Strap
Klemmsystem im Kopf
Release system
nein
Weight (measured)
217 g
Weight (manufacturer)
460 g
RRP
160.00 €
Euro per point
2.21 €

Detailed test scores

CriterionPointsStarPacked size
Stiffness15.90 / 20—
Grip comfort15.62 / 20★—
Adjustability16.50 / 20★—
Basket14.40 / 20★—
Weight10.00 / 20★—
Total points72.42 / 100★—
Value for money2.21 € / point—
Packed size—100 cm
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