The Black Diamond Trail Pro Shock Trekking Poles make it easier to keep powering on the trail when steep and winding trails turn into rocky, steep, and winding trails. They're not only outfitted with a four-stage shock absorption system that takes the stress out of steep descents and tough terrain, but also feature Black Diamond's new SmashLock quick-release mechanism to help your poles extend in an instant. Smashlock quickly deploys the telescoping pole and locks it into place when the FlickLock Pro locking mechanism is closed, then easily collapses as you push it into the trail when the FlickLock Pro is open. This easy and versatile size range works in tandem with the extended non-slip grip to make sure that you're always able to tackle steep and tricky terrain. Carbide tips provide grip and traction on the variable surfaces you'll encounter in your travels, and an updated wrist strap offers more surface area than before for better a more secure and supportive hold.