LEKI

Blue Bird Carbon Ski Pole

Whether the sun's shining or it's absolutely nuking, Leki's Blue Bird Carbon Ski Pole is ready to rip. Poles aren't the end-all be-all of a good ski day, but snapping one will bum you out, so Leki made the Blue Bird from a rock-solid carbon composite, which is as strong as it is light. The powder basket and Flex Tip let you pole along snowy traverses and break trail without sinking in, and the Trigger S Downhill Thermo Mid grip provides a solid poling platform, along with an extended grip for easy hiking. Best of all, the Blue Bird uses Leki's Trigger Shark Vario strap, which hooks onto the grip for killer stability and release when you take a tumble.