You don't just lolly-gag your way up to the summit, but rather treat every cross country outing like it was a race, and Fisher's Alpattack Race Ski Poles have the same sorta zeal when it comes to fast ascents. Its air carbon shaft maintains an ultralight weight for an optimized swing weight when you're on the move. The mutligrip handle combines a cork handle--that customizes your hand comfortably--with an extended EVA grip that lets you choke the handle lower on steeper sections. Both basket and tip were designed specifically for slippery, icy cross country terrain. These poles are 145cm long, but Fischer made it easy to cut the poles for a customized length.