Yessir, just like your trash, this pole starts out big and gets really small. The Black Diamond Compactor Adjustable Ski Poles bring innovative Z-Pole technology to the winter sports arena with speed cone deployment that takes the pole from full length to 40 (or 38) centimeters in seconds. The Compactor is perfect for splitboarders, backpackers or snowshoers whose poles spend a large amount of time on their packs.