Traveling fast and light doesn't necessarily mean that you have to leave your good gear at the trailhead--especially if you're holding Leki's Ultralite Ti Ergonomic Long AS trekking poles. Developed for adventurers with large or XL glove sizes the Ultralite Ti Ergonomic Long AS has Leki's proven and highly popular Soft Antishock System (SAS) and an ergonomically shaped positive angle grip that’s tilted forward exactly 15 degrees to move your wrist into a neutral position while holding the poles and improving shock absorption. The Soft Antishock System on the Ultralite Ti Ergonomic Long AS uses a combination of internal steel springs and elastomers to minimize vibration. Press and twist each pole to activate or deactivate the system so you can eliminate the spring on ascents and go for full cushioning on the gravity-aided trail descents. One of the new Leki features is a special Automatic Mesh Strap (AMS) that features a wicking liner sewn to the mesh to enhance breathable vapor-transfer performance especially if you're wearing lightweight L or XL gloves or mittens.