New innovative and low-impact.

Incorporating BD's revolutionary shock-absorbing technology the new Contour Elliptic Shock has well shocked the trekking pole world. Built using patent-pending Control Shock Technology (CST) the pole's progressive four-stage shock absorption handles hard compression without bottoming out. The CST's unrivaled dampness absorbs light and medium strikes without the ineffective pogo-ing rebound of inferior shock systems. The patent-pending external design maximizes pole collapsibility and is stealthy quiet meaning no more click clack click clack associated with other shock-absorbing trekking poles. Additionally the elliptic shape of the pole provides twice the fore and aft stiffness of round-shafted poles. The Contour Elliptic Shocks also feature dual FlickLocks for solid and sure adjustments dual-density grip tops foam grip extensions 360-degree Nubuck straps Long Flex Tips and trekking baskets. It also comes in a Compact model which is a shorter 125 cm version with reduced grip size for smaller hands.