Fizan compact for skiing?

For backcountry skiing shouldnt you use poles that can double as an avalanche probe?

I have 3 pr Fizan compact Ul poles, but I wouldnt use them to ski. Maybe you are easier on your ski poles than I am.

I wouldn't say you were crazy but I'd suggest you be prepared for breakage. I've done a fair amount of backcountry touring and I'd say ski poles take a lot more abuse than hiking poles do, (I've bent a few) and they are a more essential part of your gear. Walking without poles is not a problem – skiing without poles is a different story. I'd stick with poles made for skiing. If you want to minimize your investment for now, just get some old cross-country poles to start with.

Thanks for the input. I'll definitely be carrying a probe, but there are probes separate from poles. Do most folks buy one probe pole and one non-probe, or do you carry separate probes?

The probe poles are pretty much worthless as probes because of the taper and the fittings for adjusting length. If you need a probe carry a probe, forget the probe poles.