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BACKLINE Touring Ski Poles Award 2026 – 4 out of 7 stars
ZAG North Pole Vario – Tested model
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ZAG North Pole Vario – Verified manufacturer view
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Zweiteiler · 2026/27

ZAG North Pole Vario

73.33 out of 100 points

119.00 €

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Quick verdict

The aluminum two-part North Pole Vario from Zag impresses with decent handling, good baskets, comfortable haptics, and solid stiffness. A solid pole with an excellent price-performance ratio.

Total points
73.33 / 100
Weight
252 g
RRP
119 €
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Test year 2026 · Lenzerheide

Test verdict

The aluminum two-part North Pole Vario from Zag impresses with decent handling, good baskets, comfortable haptics, and solid stiffness. A solid pole with an excellent price-performance ratio.

Specifications

Pole class
Zweiteiler
Test year
2026
Model year
2027
Lengths
110 – 140 cm
Adjustable
Yes
Adjustment
Drehrad & Schlitz
Packed length
88 cm
Shaft material
Aluminium
Strap
Klemmsystem im Kopf
Release system
ja
Weight (measured)
252 g
Weight (manufacturer)
245 g
RRP
119.00 €
Euro per point
1.62 €

Detailed test scores

CriterionPointsStarPacked size
Total points73.33 / 100—
Value for money1.62 € / point—
Packed size—88 cm
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