Product Description The Bamboo Natural Look Composite Ski Pole gives skiers the look of bamboo, but with the additional strength, light weight, and durability of carbon fiber composite poles. The Bamboo Natural Look Composite Ski Pole comes standard with GOODE&&';;s Dual Density grip and the Velcro(TM) Easy-In(TM) strap. And with its incredible weight, looking stylish never felt so good. About GOODE ski poles Our patented pole design features thin "pencil" shafts for better balance and feel. The Bamboo/Composite poles are about 30-percent lighter and up to six times stronger than aluminum alloy poles, don&';t bend, are more durable, and have excellent feel and balance. The Bamboo poles are smaller in diameter, only 12.7 mm vs. up to 18 mm and most shafts are the same diameter at the top and bottom. Our firm, flexible shafts take advantage of the natural shock absorption properties of composites. Lightweight, firm performance, but less "kick back" for better balance, and they&';re easier on hands, wrists, elbow and shoulders. And we&';re not just lightweight in the store, but we get even more lightweight during a long day on the slopes when compared to larger diameter poles that have more wind drag. Wind drag equals exponentially more weight the faster you ski. Lightweight poles simply perform better than heavy ones. Ski Poles Features : Color: Bamboo Kiln-Dried Dark GraphicShaft: Patented Composite Fiber Diameter: 12.7mm Style: Pencil (No Taper) Shock Absorption: Highest Grip Style: Dual Density Wrist strap: Woven Nylon/Buckle with Velcro Easy-In Strap Basket Styles: Tri-Disc Baskets Weight: 650 grams/pairSwing Weight: Medium