Folkrm poles built with the splitboarder in mind. The Kulshan is a folding and adjustable pole equipped with a more packable version of our long grip. The Kulshan allows you to store the pole directly in your backpack for descents or ultra technical ascents.
The Kulshan Poles are named after the great Mt. Baker, home of the core and platform of some of the wildest snowfall the world has ever seen. Designed for splitboarders, the Kulshan features a quick locking mechanism that allows the pole to be deployed like a probe and then adjusted to your desired height.
With a grip that is still long enough to accommodate quick pole length adjustments, once deployed you won't need to think about adjusting your pole again. Simply adjust your hand position on the pole to lengthen or shorten it for on the go pole length adjustment.
Features:
- Quick locking mechanism
- Folkrm Long Grip that is perfectly sized to fit inside a backpack
- Molded and rubberized Mega Cap for riser flips and toe locking
- Easy flip to adjust locking mechanism
- Locking freeride 9 cm diameter (3.5in) powder basket
- Aircraft grade 7075 aluminum alloy shaft
- Tungsten Carbide Tip
- Easily removable strap for when riding in avalanche terrain
- Ultralight weight (10.8oz/307g)
Sizing:
One size fits all! From short queens and kings to humble giants, this pole is your one stop shop for packable long grip extendability.
Pole Size Range: 105 - 135 cm | 42 - 54 in
Packed Size: 43 cm | 17 in
R
Just bought these, haven’t used them yet but am initially disappointed…they are a bit heavy/clunky and make a rattle sound from the cable inside I’m assuming. Not deal killers alone but one just pushes the cable into the handle and the segments sit together? Do they not twist and lock? There is a bunch of play between the segments like they want to fall apart…I’d I can’t lock them then I give it a 1 star
Rob,
Sorry to hear. We are happy to replace, exchange with different style or refund your purchase price. We sent you a YouTube video on how best to set up Kulshan Poles as well. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pf2jlB0os80. Just let us know how you would like to proceed.
R
Got sucked in because I needed new poles and these showed up in my Instagram feed... Very disappointed by the durability. I started having problems with the locking mechanism on one pole by the 3rd tour. It wouldn't compress all the way down to release the locking mechanism. It was so bad that I had to jolt the release mechanism with most of my weight every time I wanted to collapse the pole. I'm guessing doing that consistently resulted in some failure inside the locking mechanism and the other day the pole eventually came apart at the bottom segment.
All in all, good foundational pole design but the locking mechanism needs a redesign. I also noticed the clicking and found it kind of annoying. The handle and weight were great though.
P
This is 2nd review, had a pole stop working, and customer service was absolutely amazing, folkrm made it right, they sent a replacement pole super fast, and i have about 6 tours with it and seems to be working great, love the long grips, and small pack size, sturdy for pushing hiking risers on my splitboard bindkng up and down, would have givin 5 star had i not broke one before. Great product.
Thanks Aaron for all the help.
Y
I have been looking for a good pair of collapsible poles for quite some time. I have tried jones, kang, and whole bunch of other ones but i can confidently say my search is over.
Im super stoked with kulshan and heavily recommend if you are in the market!!!
P
I Bought the kulshan splitboard poles and only 5 uses and the telescoping section wont retract to take pole apart. I have been very deliberate with how i put them together and take them apart. I watched the videos before using to make sure i was using correctly but somthing is not right in the handle. While on the mountain had to snowboard down the mountain will a pole sticking out of my pack and mangaged to catch on a tree limb that made me crash. For 160 bucks im pretty disappointed. Il go back to my nitros that have treated me well for years.
The warranty/ repair is pending so will update this review depending on how folkm handles my grievances.
Hey Paul, sorry to hear you had this experience. We just sent you an email and will make sure you are taken care of!
