Backcountry tours and in-bounds laps are both on the table with the Line Paintbrush. With 30 centimeters of adjustability, these poles let you dial in a touring length on the way up and a shorter ski length for the descent. A 7075 aluminum shaft, skinnier grips, and a handy Screw It All tip for quick on-hill binding adjustments make them a do-it-all tool for adventurous skiers.

Why we like it:

The Screw It All tip is a clever touch. It works as an actual screwdriver for binding tweaks out on the hill, which beats fishing a multi-tool out of your pocket every time something needs a quarter turn. The skinnier grip diameter is also a nice fit for smaller hands or anyone who finds standard grips too bulky.

Highlights:

The Paintbrush rides on a 7075 aluminum shaft, a stronger grade than entry-tier 6061 aluminum, and the pole adjusts from 40 to 52 inches with a clamp lever. The 25mm BMX grip is on the skinnier side and uses a textured surface for a positive hold, with grab tabs that work whether you're bare-handed or gloved. The Screwoff baskets come in both 60mm and 95mm sizes (both included), so you can swap based on whether you're on hardpack or in fresh snow. The Screw It All tip works as a binding-adjustment screwdriver in a pinch.