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Alpine Carbon 3-Section Poles

Carbon saves the shoulder fatigue of a two-day talus ascent, and these survive the scree that would notch aluminium on a single descent.

PolesCarbon3-sectionScree
Editor score
8.5
out of 10

Quoted specifications

  • 01Carbon fibre upper sections, aluminium lower
  • 02FlickLock Pro adjustments
  • 03Replaceable carbide tips
  • 04486 g per pair
  • 05Extended foam grips for switching on grades

Best for

Rapid ascents with long scree descents