With the mixture of a 7075 Aluminum upper shaft and a high-strength carbon fiber lower shaft, the Carbon Adjustable Pole is engineered to perform in the most demanding conditions. The carbon construction saves weight without sacrificing strength, and rubber cork upper grip and lower rubber grip sleeve provide on-the-fly adjustability for sidehilling and skinning through technical terrain. A carbide tip grips even the iciest surfaces while flexible powder baskets keep you from wallowing in the deep stuff. You rarely appreciate the importance of ski poles until one fails in a critical situation. The Carbon Adjustable poles won't let you down. An athlete's favorite, don't leave home without them.