Salomon's X 08 offers high-performance at a price that doesn't break the bank. The 18mm shaft is made from 6061 grade aluminium which is both tough and lightweight. The dual density grip uses a combination of hard and soft plastics and has a wide, fully adjustable strap resulting in a pole handle that is durable and comfortable all day long. An all mountain 55mm basket is suitable for a variety of terrain from piste through to powder, and they also screw off/on should you need to replace them. Salomon's classic steel tip digs into hard-packed snow for precise pole planting and the screen-printed design ensures a sharp graphic finish.General InformationHandle: Bi-materialStrap: WideShaft: 18mm 6061 AluminiumBasket: 55mmTip: SteelWeight: 250g (125cm) [Full Details]
K2's Lockjaw Aluminium is the choice of skiers who want reliability and don't want to rob the bank just to pay for some poles. A Dual Injected Freetour grip is comfortable to use and has a utility hook for convenient adjustment of risers and buckles. The eVA foam section on the shaft improves comfort on traverses. The strap has an emergency release that is designed to act in the event of an accident or big impact. The shaft is high strength aircraft grade 7075 aluminium for durability and has a Lockjaw adjustment for simplicity. The massive 95mm Powder basket floats in deep snow and is smooth flexing so that it conforms to harder terrain on skin tracks and traverses.Handle: Freetour dual density and eVA foamStrap: Adjustable with emergency releaseShaft: 18/16mm 7075 AluminiumBasket: 95mm PowderTip: Steel [Full Details]