Engineered for ski touring, the Black Diamond Carbon Compactor features resilient carbon fiber construction and our highly-compactible Z-Pole technology. Deploying in mere seconds, its small folded size makes it ideal for touring, splitboarding, snowshoeing and airline travel to distant winter destinations. 18 mm (.71 in) carbon fiber three-section shaft with speed cone deployment Touring series grip with fluted interior for weight reduction Touring Series strap with lightweight webbing and plastic ladder-lock buckle Integrated rubber grip extension 100 mm (4 in) Compact Powder Baskets with two-section pole capture