PRC 850 TRC Poles
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PRC 850 TRC Poles
170cm
415 North Lake Boulevard
415 North Lake Boulevard
Tahoe City CA 96145
United States
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- 10 day return policy. Free return shipping.
- Items must be unused, and in their original packaging with tags to be eligible for return or exchange.
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- Best Use Nordic
- Shaft Carbon Fiber
- Grip Nordic Shark
Features
The PRC 850 TR is a top cross-country ski pole for ambitious recreational athletes. It is equipped with the new Nordic Shark, a grip/strap technology designed entirely for cross-country skiing. The grip guarantees the best connection between hand and pole and provides precision guidance, control and power transmission. The Shark Loop lets you easily click in and out in seconds and the Quick Release Button makes it even easier than ever. The adjustable Speed Shape provides precise control over the poles for quick movements. The Fin Vario interchangeable basket system lets you change the tip and the basket to match the trail conditions and can also be converted for summer training. Grip ships detached for easy custom sizing.
- Nordic Shark Grips — Specially designed grip for Nordic activities to generate effective power transmission for maximum performance.
- Shark Frame Strap — Adjustable strap with wide support area for optimum comfort and effective power transfer. Easily click in and out of your poles in seconds.
- Carbon Shaft — Super light and stiff shaft material providing a low swing weight and precision pole plants for all-day performance.
- Fin Vario Basket — This basket exchange system allows users to easiily swithch betwween a small basket for firm snow, a larger basket for soft snow, and even a roller tip for summer training on the road.
- XC Carbide Tip — Durable tip that offers precise pole planting and perfect grip in any terrain.
Technical Specs
| Best Use | Nordic |
|---|---|
| Weight | 187g (180cm) |
| Shaft | Carbon Fiber |
| Grip | Nordic Shark |
| Strap | Shark Frame Strap |
| Tip | Carbide Tip |
| Basket | Fin Vario Basket |
| Warranty | 1 Year |
Shipping & Returns
We offer free shipping on orders over $100. Most orders ship within 3 days or less.
Returns are accepted within 10 days of purchase, or within 10 days of receiving your online order. Items must be unused, with original tags attached and in original packaging.
Sale items, climbing and mountaineering gear, avalanche safety equipment, and demo gear are final sale and not eligible for return.
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AI FAQs
AI generated FAQs about the PRC 850 TRC Poles
Will these poles feel balanced and natural in my hands?
The carbon shaft is super light and stiff, with a low swing weight, while the Nordic Shark grip creates a direct connection between your hand and pole. That combination supports precise pole plants and controlled movement during cross-country skiing.
Are these poles comfortable to grip for hours on the mountain?
The adjustable Shark Frame Strap has a wide support area for comfort, and the Nordic Shark grip is built for effective power transfer. The low-swing-weight carbon shaft is designed for all-day performance during cross-country skiing.
Will these poles work for both groomed runs and off-piste skiing?
These are cross-country ski poles designed for groomed trails and off-piste Nordic touring, with Fin Vario baskets that swap between a small basket for firm snow and a larger basket for soft snow. They are built for Nordic skiing, not for alpine downhill skiing on lift-served runs.
How much do these poles weigh, and will that matter by the end of a long day?
The poles weigh 187 g at 180 cm and are listed at under 0.5 lb. Their super-light carbon shaft has a low swing weight for all-day performance, helping reduce the effort of moving the poles through each stride.
Do these poles help me plant and turn more confidently?
The stiff carbon shaft and XC Carbide Tip are designed for precise pole plants, while the Nordic Shark grip provides precision guidance and control. You get a secure hand-to-pole connection and dependable planting grip across terrain for controlled Nordic skiing movements.
How do these poles feel on ice or hard-packed snow?
The XC Carbide Tip provides precise planting and grip in any terrain, and the Fin Vario system accepts a small basket for firm snow. That setup is suited to firm or hard-packed Nordic snow where secure pole placement matters.
What happens when these poles get dinged up on rocks or ice?
The XC Carbide Tip is durable and designed to provide precise planting and grip in any terrain. The evidence supports durability for the tip, but not a claim about the carbon shaft’s response to rock or ice impacts.
Are the baskets the right size for the terrain I ski?
The Fin Vario system lets you use a small basket for firm snow or a larger basket for soft snow. You can match the basket to the trail conditions, and the system can also use a roller tip for summer road training.