These superior poles from Komperdell are absolutely gorgeous! Despite their big name they have a compact pack size & virtually no weight at all. The ingenious folding mechanism allows these poles to pack down to 45cm & still extend to a maximum of 145 making them more suitable for taller users. Oozing quality & gorgeousness these are the ultimate pair of trekking poles. The Carbon Ultra Vario 4 poles are made entirely of high quality carbon fibre for minimum weight & maximum strength. The clever thing about these poles is the way that they fold up. The sections fit together just like tent poles & are linked by a bungee cord so they cant be separated or lost. But the really clever bit is when they are slotted together they can be locked in place with an internal twist lock clutch mechanism making them very rigid & strong. When they are slotted together they also have seamless appearance making them look very cool. The upper section features a Power Lock quick adjuster to give a range of adjustment from 105 - 125 cm to suit your height perfectly. Ergonomic foam grips provide a comfortable & natural hand position & the lightly padded strap is easy to adjust to ensure the perfect fit around your h&. To lengthen the strap simply pull the upper end of the strap loop, to lock that position pull simultaneously on both ends of the strap loop. To shorten the strap pull on the lower tail end of the strap & then pull both ends of the strap loop to fix that position. To maximise the efficient use of your poles it is important to always use them as a pair & ensure that the strap is used correctly. To reduce muscle strain & increase efficiency put your hand UP through the strap loop & then let the webbing rest between your thumb & forefinger. This allows downward pressure to be spread over the back of the hand allowing a looser grip on the handle. Expedition foam grip Padded strap for high comfort 100 % carbon superlight/superstiff 4 parts, with new ingenious, folding mechanism POWER LOCK II system Trekking basket Carbide tip