The Black Crows Oxus Ski Poles are built for long distance and skiers with endurance. These poles were designed and built for with ski tourers in mind, but they are certainly capable as a full-on resort pole as well. With an extra-long grip of 28-centimeters made out of EVA foam, you can adjust your hands to different height positions on the pole depending on your skiing application. For skinning, especially on steeper skin track approaches, use a higher hand position on the pole for maximum angles and pole pressure for better balance and form. For flatter approaches, sue the lower portion of the grip to even things out and take pressure off of your hands. The Oxus pole will delight skiers who are looking for an iconic style pole, which is very light and durable and is refined through countless days of research and development from the Black Crows field testers. A Mountain hand strap is fully adjustable on the fly and makes it easy to hold and its harness- inspired strap is secured by a sturdy cap. The Oxus is made out of sturdy 7075 aluminum alloy and has an 18-millimeter shaft. It's fitted with a flexible basket that moves and adapts to the changing terrain that you encounter on any given day in the mountains. With its power lock adjustment system, the Black Crows Oxus ski poles feature the perfect balance of everything you need to explore the mountains.