the royal shaft

[kylepugh]

Does anyone have an opinion on Royal Shaft ski poles?  I dig the graphics but what about the substance?

I  am purchasing skis, boots, and poles for the first time this year as opposed to renting.  It seems to me that that most any decent pole will work for blue/black slopes and my skill set which is moderate to strong with 10 years of skiing, two to three times trips per year.

I am buying Atomic M11 skis, will wait to be fitted for boots at Boot Doctors in Telluride (am looking at Atomic Hawks) and hoping to find some killer Royal Shaft poles.

I remember looking at the Royal Shaft web site last year and being amazed at the killers graphics but now I cannot find the site.  Are they still in business?  Google offers very little on royal shaft.  Any suggestions?  Other options on poles?

Thanks.

[rlspalding]

I use leki. they have this quick release loop system. takes a bit of getting used to but I really like it. Of course I like gizmo thing and this is definitely unique! They are real nice for the ski lifts that require you to remove your straps.