The Salomon Steep Pro S3 brings premium materials and freeride-focused features to skiers who push hard in variable terrain. A dual-material grip with a rubber sleeve, the S3 Comfort strap with safety-release functionality, and an interchangeable Freeride basket make this a serious tool for chargers.

Why we like it:

The safety release strap is the standout. It's the kind of feature that's common on race poles but rarely makes it onto a freeride pole, and it can save your wrist if you snag a branch or take a hard crash in the trees. The rubber sleeve below the grip is also a really useful upgrade for when you need to choke up on the pole in steep terrain.

Highlights:

The Steep Pro S3 sits on an 18mm aluminum shaft tuned for premium freeride and touring use. The dual-material S3 grip is paired with a rubber sleeve below the grip head, giving you a longer hand-contact zone for choking up on traverses or steep terrain. The S3 Comfort strap is built around a safety release system that lets your wrist out if the pole snags, a feature borrowed from the race side of the catalog. A standard tip and an interchangeable Freeride basket finish things out.