The Armada AK Adjustable Ski Poles are the workhorse pole for when durability bad utility is paramount. Not every skier needs a super light and super expensive carbon pole, and the AK delivers on performance that is sure to appeal to a wide range of skiers. Built with a 7075 Aluminum shaft and a 16-millimeter Upper shaft and an 18-millimeter lower shaft, these poles are sturdy and durable for many long seasons of use and abuse. A rubber cork grip AR Bike Grip resembles the exact grips that you find on many of today's mountain bikes, giving you a tacky, non-slip grip that is sure to give you the grip you need when you need it most. An 80-millimeter powder basket allows you to ski the deepest powder without worrying about your basket sinking underneath the snow. The AK gives you an outstanding adjustability range, ranging from the short 110 length, all the way up to 135 millimeters. This is critical when earning your turns, as you will need to adjust your poles longer for climbing, and shorter for the descent. A steel tip is study and will bite through ice, which certainly comes in handy when you are booting packing through scree fields or scrambling on uneven surfaces on ridge lines. Whatever your endeavor, whether you are charging at the resort or traveling long distances through the backcountry, the Armada AK Adjustable Ski Poles will be right where you need them, all the time and every time.