What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying: “These are my go-to poles for long backcountry missions—light in hand but burly where it counts. The carbon lower shaft shaves weight for the climb, and I’ve trusted the aluminum upper through tree whacks and sidehill bashing. Rock-solid locking and easy to adjust, even with gloves.” We count on our poles just as much as our skis when we're skinning into the unknown, and the Armada Carbon Adjustable Ski Poles never let us down. These ultra-reliable touring tools combine the low weight of carbon with the resilience of 7075 aluminum, striking a perfect balance between fast-and-light and dependable when it matters most. From frozen skintracks to variable ridgelines, they're engineered to handle the harshest alpine environments. The Powerlock system keeps adjustments quick and glove-friendly, while the carbide tip bites into firm snow and icy skintracks with confidence. Flexible powder baskets stay afloat in deep snow without getting in the way on steeper climbs, and dual-density grips provide versatile hand placement when the terrain gets technical. For us—and for the pros—these poles are non-negotiable on big days in the backcountry.