Tiak means stick in the Altai Mountains, but when really skiing the Hoks, the Tiak is way more then just a stick, it is truly a game changer. This is particularly true if one is keen to do some downhill skiing with the Hoks. There are 2 stock sizes, 6 ft. and 7 ft. The pole should be 6 inches or taller than your height.

2015年12月20日 · Tiak [tīăk] means stick in the local languages in the Altai Mountains of North Central Asia. Tiak is also the name for the single pole used in all the traditional skiing in that region. Prior to 1900, the single pole was used by pretty much all skiers in the world! Imagine for a moment skiing down on 200 – 240cm length skis.

We all used Tiaks, the single poles used by skiers in the Altai mountains and used by all skiers (yes, all) before the 20th century. The Tiaks give the rather short Hoks excellent fore/aft stability, something short skis generally lack.

The Altai Tiak Ski Pole is very strong and handy to have on any winter adventure in the woods or mountains. Ski the traditional way! Buy online at Outdoor Gear Exchange.

I've been working on not looking like a fool when I take out the Altai Hoks. The tiak (one long pole) has helped me change my center of gravity so I don't fall forward every time the skis do...

We cut a number of poles in the summer and fall, and then season them under cover. They are then hand peeled, trimmed, sculpted, and branded (literally). We then finish them with a light linseed oil and a strap at the top. They are very strong and handy to have on any winter adventure in the woods or mountains.

Tiaks (single poles) Part 1 Tiak [tīăk] means stick in the local languages in the Altai Mountains of North Central Asia. Tiak is also the name for the single pole used in all the traditional skiing in that region. Prior to 1900, the single pole was used by pretty much all skiers in the world!

We all used Tiaks, the single poles used by skiers in the Altai mountains and used by all skiers (yes, all) before the 20th century. The Tiaks give the rather short Hoks excellent fore/aft stability, something short skis generally lack.

2023年1月4日 · I wish I was a better skier, but I'm not. I've always done well going uphill, going downhill is where things go to hell for me . One thing that has helped me with the Hoks is going with a tiak vs poles. I can auger in the tiak to both slow me and make rudimentary turns. Tiak https://us-store.altaiskis.com/product/tiak/

2022年10月30日 · Tiak poles offer the easiest way to really ski the Hoks, particularly for downhills. They are hand peeled, trimmed, sculpted, and branded (literally) before getting a strap and a light linseed oil finish. They are very strong and handy to have on …