The most stable and robust folding pole for high alpine terrain, for winter on skis or in summer with crampons.

Overview

The Sherpa FX Carbon Strong is our most stable and robust folding pole for high alpine terrain, for winter on skis or in summer with crampons.

With a 20 millimeter diameter carbon upper section, it can withstand even extreme loads. It is equipped with the new Aergon Air for even more comfort and control.

The special cavity technology allows a lightweight construction and large, supporting surfaces for maximum support on the mountain.

The back of the grip, which is normally made of Thermo Foam, has been completely rubberized for the best hold.

The large ergonomic support surface provides support during steep ascending switchbacks.

The pole is equipped with a trekking basket, the large binding basket is included directly as a change basket.

Weight: 317 g

Features

• The Aergon Air combined lightness with stability. Its ergonomic shape provides maximum comfort, while the fully rubber grip head provides absolute control.
• Adjustable strap with safety release It has been reinforced with neoprene and a comfortable fleece inlay and offers optimal comfort.
• Grip extension for simple grip adjustment on steep terrain or when traversing.
• Carbon PRC (Performance Racing Carbon) 1000 and Aluminium HTS (Heat Treated Shaft) 6.5
• The ELD System makes it possible to open and close the folding pole quickly with the push of a button. The special construction surrounding the trigger button provides for more stability.
• The adjustment system works via an external clamping mechanism which allows for easy adjustments and offers maximum hold.
• Compact trekking basket. Protects against sinking into snow and mud and can be changed easily by hand.
• Specially designed basket for touring with a short edge for adjusting bindings and a long edge for scraping icy ski skins. Can be easily changed by hand.
• Robust tip that guarantees precise pole positioning and an optimal grip on nearly any terrain.

Technical Specs

• Shaft middle part (3): Carbon
• Activities: Trekking / Hiking
• Age group: Adults
• Gender: Unisex
• Sizerun: No sizerun
• Construction: Vario (continuously adjustable) | Foldable
• Pack size: 37 cm
• Weight: 317 g
• Segments diameter: 20|18|16|16|16 mm
• Shaft geometry: No bend
• Shaft shape: Cylindric
• Grip: Aergon Air
• Strap: Lock Security Strap Nylon Neoprene
• Grip extension: 1K Foam
• Shaft material: Carbon (PRC 1000) | Aluminium (HTS 6.5)
• Shaft upper part: Carbon
• Shaft middle part (1): Carbon
• Shaft middle part (2): Carbon
• Shaft lower part: Aluminium
• Folding system: ELD
• Locking system: Speed Lock 1 plus
• Basket: Trekking 2.0
• Exchange basket: Big Mountain Binding
• Tip: Flex Tip
• Tip size: Long