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Kevin
24 Nov 2011, 11:58AM
My Spire Elliptic poles are built like tanks. Very dependable.Not sure I can switch-But the CST on the Contour poles is tempting -Especially on descents. But seems like it will be the first thing on the pole to wear out. Will I have to get a new pair of poles when it does?