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Jones Talon 2019-2020 Splitboard Poles Review

  • LENGTH: 105-135cm / 63cm collapsed (41″-53″ / 25″)
  • WEIGHT: 505 grams (17oz)
  • PRICE: £100 / €120
  • BUY DIRECT FROM JONES

Why we chose the Jones Talon Splitboard Poles: Upgraded, re-designed, and extra tough.

The Jones crew only recently expanded into the world of backcountry and splitboard accessories, but they haven’t wasted any time in refining these products to the highest standards. Both the Talon and Talon Pro poles have been re-designed for 2019/20 and offer splitboarders a solid pair of contact points for even the most demanding ascents.

Though not quite as light as the featherweight carbon edition, the Talons are built with super-tough 7075-T6 recycled aluminium which, according to the man himself, are “almost impossible to bend”. Even when fully extended to their maximum length of 135cm, the combination of the tougher metal construction and Powerlock 3.0 mechanisms keep them rock solid when you’re placing most of your weight (and all of your trust) in them.

“Among the most notable of this year’s upgrades are the new Snow Claw Baskets”

Among the most notable of this year’s upgrades are the new Snow Claw Baskets. This unique attachment allows the basket to “float” up to 32° independently on the pole shaft to sit flush and grip the terrain, regardless of the gradient or snow condition.

The all-new dual-density Scraper Grip is ergonomically designed to be as comfortable as possible for those long slogs out in the backcountry. The extended EVA foam handle allows you to grip further down the pole when traversing on a tricky angle whilst keeping your shoulders completely level. Little details like these don’t always seem essential, but when you’re five hours into your route and starting to feel the entire left-hand-side of your body cramp up you’ll notice their absence.

That hard-wearing plastic scraper, fitted to the top of the handle, saves your fingers when you find your base has iced up by the top of the climb but also assists in keeping the the topsheet snow-free to make light work of the ascents. For those with a little more coordination, it should work well when adjusting the climbing wires on your Spark bindings too.

“With a three year warranty to back them up, the Talons make a great option for anyone planning on wracking up the vertical metres this winter”

For the ride down, the baskets interlock and the poles compact down to 63cm and will fit inside most bags with ease or, at the very least, stay in place if strapped to the outside. Although not the most glamorous of all the splitboard accessories to kit yourself out with this winter, poles are some of the most used and abused bits of kit in the bag. With a three year warranty to back them up, the Talons make a great option for anyone planning on wracking up the vertical metres this winter.

Trade Secrets

Jeremy Jones – Founder, Jones

“The Talon Poles are designed to be backcountry workhorses – poles that you can count on for season after season of hard use. The aluminium pole sections are lightweight and almost impossible to bend. It’s also super easy to change your pole length on the fly. The size adjustment system is simple and solid.”

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