{"product_id":"phantastick-carbon-poles","title":"Phantastick Carbon Poles","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Phantastick Carbon is Volkl's top fixed-length alpine pole, built around a 16mm carbon composite shaft that you notice the moment you pick them up. At roughly 227 grams per pole, the swing weight is low — your arms do less work over a full day of groomer laps, and the pole comes around quickly when you're linking plants in bumps or tight trees. The two-component grip (rubber and PA) has a laser-textured surface that stays put whether your gloves are damp or dry, and the length-adjustable strap snugs your wrist down without fuss. The Tungsten\/Carbide Flex Tip is hardened for hardpack and ice — it holds its bite instead of mushrooming out like a soft steel tip can by mid-season. One thing to check before you commit: the basket is listed differently depending on the source, anywhere from a standard piste basket to a powder basket. If basket size matters for how you ski, confirm what's on the pole in hand rather than assuming.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese are aimed at intermediate to advanced resort skiers who spend most of their days on groomed or mixed terrain and want the lighter feel that carbon gives you over a full day of laps. They are not a backcountry tool: the shaft is a fixed length, so it can't be shortened for skinning or collapsed to stow in a pack, and the strap is a standard adjustable strap, not a release-safety strap — if you're touring, look at an adjustable\/telescopic pole instead. If budget is the deciding factor, Volkl's own Phantastick 18mm uses a very similar grip and tip in a 7075 aluminum shaft for roughly forty dollars less; it's heavier but worth setting side by side before you decide the carbon is worth it for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16mm carbon composite, fixed-length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFeatures\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2K laser-textured grip, length-adjustable strap, Tungsten\/Carbide flex tip\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUse\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlpine resort\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntermediate-advanced\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"VOLKL","offers":[{"title":"110","offer_id":49189791957287,"sku":null,"price":99.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"115","offer_id":49189791990055,"sku":null,"price":99.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"120","offer_id":49189792022823,"sku":null,"price":99.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"125","offer_id":49189792055591,"sku":null,"price":99.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"130","offer_id":49189792088359,"sku":null,"price":99.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/7177\/0663\/files\/800x600_f0cb88ad-eed1-4956-8174-2aaeac5f2cf2.png?v=1727359845","url":"https:\/\/933534.myshopify.com\/products\/phantastick-carbon-poles","provider":"PTO SKI \u0026 Snowboard","version":"1.0","type":"link"}