The HAGAN PURE 2nd workshop poles are skialp poles, made of durable aluminum alloy. They consist of two parts, have an adjustable length, and are locked using a practical quick-release fastener. You will appreciate the adjustable length especially in stretch traverses. They have a large "freeride" ring/basket for easier movement in free terrain, which is loosely attached to the pole in the axis, so it does not break over time as in the case of most poles, but adapts to the terrain. There is an extended soft foam on the upper part of the stick, so in a shorter traverse you just need to grip the stick lower without changing the length setting.