This document defines the minimum requirements for safety in poles for alpine and touring skiing. It specifies test methods to check conformity with these requirements. It is applicable to ski-poles for alpine and touring skiing in the following ranges of total length, lT: — group A, lT ≥ 1 050 mm (adults' poles); — group B, 1 050 mm > lT ≥ 700 mm (junior poles); — group C, lT < 700 mm (children's poles).