Aergon Soft - Ergonomic grip with edgeless design, extended foam grip offering multiple locations to grasp when climbing or skinning; Lock Security Strap - Neoprene - Adjustable, reinforced neoprene strap for maximum comfort; Length Adjustment System - SpeedLock Plus (SL+) - Extremely fast, simple, and secure adjustment of the pole length even when wearing gloves; Lightweight Aluminum shafts are robust and very durable; Binding Basket - Ideal for powder days or in variable snow conditions; Hard plastic edge makes it easy to adjust climbing aids and clean snow/ice of climbing skins; Easy tool-free basket replacement; Tips - Carbide Flextip (long) - Perfect for backcountry skiing; More precise pole use in nearly all terrain and snow conditions