Premium ice poles from Bear and Water, imported by Ermine Skate. The Bear and Water Blue ice pole (formerly sold as the Skyllermarks Blue ice pole) is widely considered the gold standard in Scandinavia.
A single pole can be used to quickly test the supportiveness of wild ice. Poles can be used in pairs to “double pole” against the wind or provide balance on rough ice. Poles are priced and sold in pairs.
The sharp stainless steel tip on the Bear and Water Blue ice poles is far less likely to bend than those on poles from other brands.
The robust tapered aluminum shaft is manufactured in Austria by Bear and Water.
The handle is large and grippy, and the wide base provides excellent support for your hand while striking ice. This handle was created by Skyllermarks specifically for ice poles, and is far superior to the repurposed ski pole handles found on other poles.
A closed-cell foam sleeve around the shaft can be repositioned as needed. This insulative foam traps warmth and will actually cause a user’s hand to warm up while carrying a single pole.
Sizing by skater height Shorter skaters may prefer the shorter size; longer poles allow a skater to reach farther when testing ice.
5’4″ to 5’8″ – 135cm 5’9″ to 6’1″ – 145cm 6’1″ to 6’5″ – 155cm
Made in the EU (shaft made in Austria; handle made in Sweden)
