Kerma Vector Poles 2026

The Pole

The Kerma Vector is a clean, no-fuss aluminum pole that covers every kind of day on the hill. Kerma has been building poles since the early days of the sport, and the Vector is their bread-and-butter all-mountain model — solid enough to trust, light enough that you won't notice it between turns.

The 18mm Aluminium Dural shaft is stiff and resists the kind of casual dents you pick up in lift lines and tight trees. The K Grip is shaped ergonomically so your hand lands in the right place without thinking about it. And the 60mm all-mountain basket is sized to work on groomers, in soft snow, and pretty much everything in between. Steel tip bites in whether the surface is packed or icy.

They're a well-made, honest aluminum pole at a price that makes it easy to grab a second set for a family member or replace a bent pair without stress.

What We Like

The grip is molded from a single piece, so there's no soft insert that peels or cracks over time — it just stays comfortable. The active strap is wide enough to spread pressure across your wrist on longer runs, and it doesn't absorb moisture the way fabric straps do on wet days. At $54.95, these are a genuinely good buy for any skier who wants a reliable pole without overthinking it.

If you're shopping for help sizing poles or figuring out what style fits your skiing, we put together a guide that walks through exactly that.

Why Willi's

We've been fitting skiers with the right gear since 1970, and we carry poles at all three of our Pittsburgh-area locations. Stop in and we'll size you up in about two minutes — flip the pole upside down, grip it just below the basket, and your elbow should hit 90 degrees. That's all it takes.

Features

• Shaft: Aluminium Dural, 18mm diameter
• Grip: K Grip — ergonomic mono-material construction
• Strap: Active strap
• Basket: 60mm all-mountain basket
• Tip: Steel
• Weight: ~250g per pole (at 125cm)