The Aluguide is the no-nonsense adjustable touring pole. Two-piece 5083/6061 alloy shaft with an 18mm upper section stepping down to 16mm on the lower, which is the right balance between stiffness and weight for a pole that needs to handle hard skintrack conditions, technical terrain, and the occasional pole plant in bulletproof snow. The easy locking mechanism is reliable in cold and with gloves on, which is the one thing clamp systems need to get right and the Aluguide does.

The EG foam grip runs long with a foam sleeve extension below it, which means hand position can shift naturally on varying pitch without adjusting pole length. The grip handles moisture better than a rubber or plastic grip in sustained cold and wet conditions. Touring strap with standard buckle. Interchangeable 90mm freeride basket, PA adapter, carbide tip. Collapses to 82–83cm for stashing against a pack.

At ~270g per pole it’s honest weight for a two-piece aluminum touring pole with this feature set. 

Specs
Weight: ~270g / pole
Shaft: 2-piece S3 5083/6061 aluminum alloy | 18/16mm diameter
Length: 105–140cm adjustable
Collapsed length: 82–83cm
Grip: EG foam with foam sleeve extension
Strap: Adjustable touring strap
Basket: Interchangeable 90mm freeride | PA adapter winter
Tip: Carbide