1. Poles:

To do the MDS with poles or without poles, that is the question.

 

One thing is certain, if you want to take them for the race, you need to train with them beforehand because it requires a minimum of experience and coordination.

The poles will help you maintain balance during the race. They will also be useful for ascents and descents, allowing you to lean on them.

 

They will be especially useful for people who plan to walk part of the adventure.

Lightweight poles will allow you not to carry too much weight if you decide to put them in your backpack during part of the race.

There are 3-section poles and telescopic poles, the former generally being lighter, but the telescopic ones more compact and practical. Here again, the ideal is to test both and their storage to make the best choice.