Alpina Exel World Cup Slalom Poles – About: What I have in my hand now is the top World Cup slalom pole, and utilizing a pistol grip, very simple grip because it’s easy to hold on to, has been a favorite in racing for years. It’s using the co-wound carbon technology in the shaft, a small racing basket. It also comes with the option of putting a cone basket on. That’s included. It also has the carbide tip, which you really need on the harder, ice type conditions. The shaft itself is extremely rigid, very durable, accepts high impact when you’re slamming slalom gates. An excellent choice and very, very good value for what it is. This is the top World Cup pole from Exel.