What are the differences between ski poles and snowshoe poles?

My wife and I recently bought snowshoes, and she thought it would be a good idea to use poles to begin with. She is a big skier and is going to use her ski poles, but I do not ski and was wondering if they make specific poles for snowshoeing? If so, what are the differences?

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ski poles are regularly smaller than snow shoe poles but it dosen't really matter that much it might be smart to use the ski poles she has because thre isn't a big differance but i guess for you what ever is cheapest

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I am sure you understand the purpose of snowshoes , metal or wood framework with interwoven straps that is attached to a boot and allows the wearer to walk on snow without sinking.

The only time I have seen poles used while snowshoeing is to probe the ground ahead of you for possible sink holes.

I live in the high Northern regions of the mid artic and we do not use poles when we snowshoe.

Peace

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