LES BÂTONS IN DETAIL
THE KNOB
UNIQUE
Spheric wooden knob
Made with local cherry timber
Manufactured in Châtel St-Denis, Switzerland
Polished by hand
Treated with linseed oil
100% biodegradable
PURPOSEFUL
Warm and ergonomic
Push point in steep terrains
Allows using the entire length of the pole at a climb
Flat base blocks the pole slipping out
Without wrist straps to maximize on- and off- piste security
THE GRIP
ROBUST
Grip made in hemp cord
*Material used for centuries in the naval sector for its excellent grip in dry, wet, and icy conditions
Cord tailor-made in Switzerland with European hemp
Each pole uses 5 meters of cord individually hand winded
100% biodegradable
PRACTICAL
30 cm of grip length per pole allows you to:
Hold the pole at different heights for best support and stability in all terrains
Easily slide the hand along to adjust the hand position
Warm and comfortable touch when used with bare hands
CUSTOMIZABLE
The length of the grip can be easily customized in length
Leather straps can be added
THE SHAFT
DURABLE
Made in bamboo for maximum strength, flexibility, and light-weight
Harvested in India/Asia
1.8m poles
Treated by hand to maximize robustness and durability
100% biodegradable
FLEXIBLE & ROBUST
More flexible than aluminum
Gets deformed instead of breaking when subject to strong forces
Will crack longitudinally before breaking
LONG-LASTING
Carefully selected bamboo, according to Les Bâtons requirements
Cleaned, and polished by hand for maximum solidity
Treated with linseed oil for improved water resistance
LIGHT-WEIGHT
Excellent self-damping properties, limited vibrations and wobbly-feel when under high loads or stress
THE TIP
RELIABLE
Designed to perform and resist intensive use
Aluminum ferrule
Tungsten carbide tip
Freeride red or black basket
FIRM & LIGHT
Custom-made CNC machined aluminium ferrule
Riveted to the bamboo pole for maximum solidity and durability
Made in Corbières/Gruyère
TOUGH
Tungsten carbide tip
Concave-shaped for maximum grip on snow, ice and rocks
Made in Slovenia
ALL-AROUND
100 mm diameter freeride basket for optimal performance in all types of snow
Made in Slovenia
*Can be removed in summer for hiking/trekking use
