Developed with Leki's special Ergometric Compact Grip the Ultralite Ti Ergometric is an excellent lightweight trekking pole for climbers and minimalist backpackers. It features an ergonomically shaped positive angle grip that's tilted forward exactly 10 degrees to move your wrist into a neutral position while holding the poles. Down below are carbide Flextips that flex up to 30 degrees without applying structural stress to the pole shafts. The small trekking baskets can be removed and replaced with larger baskets for winter travel. This interchangeable basket system features a user-friendly design that allows the tips to be screwed on or off without the use of tools--even in the coldest weather conditions. 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 gloves or mittens. A lifetime manufacturer's parts warranty means that you'll have plenty of ground to cover before you need to consider new trekking poles again.