The Mountain Extreme is dedicated for demanding use on snow. The pole has a super lightweight tube with excellent strength and durability. The pole comes with a new extended Ergo/Multigrip handle in EVA and Corkfilled urethane for maximum comfort on long skiing days. The handle is linked to your hand with the Sonic strap system. The strap fixation is bullet proof and strap adjustment is easily done even when wearing thick mittens. The flexible leather basket gives excellent support against soft/powder snow, but still work well on crust snow and groomed trails. Features: Lightweight strength Carbon composite For offtrack and expeditions Extended cork handle Weight: 212 grams at 155 cm pole length with leather basket Diameters: Handle 16 mm, ferrule 10 mm Recommended use: Backcountry skiing, expeditions, snowshoeing, powder snow and loose tracks