SWING WEIGHT (kgm²)
The swing weight refers to the pendulum movement of a pole. The heavier the tip, the more energy the skier must expend. Ski poles are tested for their balance weight without handle, wrist strap and basket. The lower the index, the better it is.
STORM 5 STREET ONEWAY = SWING WEIGHT (kgm²) : 160
BALANCE POINT (mm)
This measurement has been taken from the top of the pole and describes the point where the pole is in balance. It is measured without a handle or basket, with a tube length of 1350 mm. The higher the centre of gravity, the better it is.
STORM 5 STREET ONEWAY = BALANCE POINT (mm): 691
BREAKING LOAD (N)
The essential mechanical value that describes the resistance to breakage of a tube in the event of external forces. It's a durability indicator. To test the breaking load, measurements are taken at six different points along the tube, and a force is applied to the central part of each section until the tube fails. The average of these six values is then taken to get the breaking load. The higher the breaking load, the better it is.
STORM 5 STREET = 877
STIFFNESS (mm)
This factor determines the effectiveness of the force transmission during propulsion. A more rigid pole transmits more of the skier’s energy, and the less energy is absorbed by the flexing of the pole. The rigidity is measured without a handle or basket. A force is applied directly in the middle of the pole, and the maximum deviation is measured. The more rigid the pole, the better it is.
STORM 5 STREET = STIFFNESS (mm): 75
WEIGHT (g/m)
The weight of the pole is an important factor in the overall performance of a ski pole. It measures the total weight of the tube per metre, without handle or basket. The material used for construction considerably influences this number. The lower the weight, the better it is.
STORM 5 STREET = WEIGHT (g/m): 89