Hi :)
Does it have anti shock system?
Are the baskets big enough for snow?
I am going to Everest base camp and was wandering if these are the right poles for me...
EllaSnGreat questions. I'll answer them quickly, but others here can add more too.
No anti-shock. I have used anti-shock before and have not found them to be very effective, and definitely not worth the additional weight and cost. It seems gimmicky to me.
The 95mm alpine baskets are big enough for snow, yes. But to be clear, if you're looking to go snowshoeing or skiing, you'd want to get heavier duty poles suitable for those sports.
For Everest, yes these are the perfect poles. The reason being is that they are very compact, and will therefore fit easily into your luggage. They are light, so you'll reserve your energy when you're already sapped at high altitude. And they're reliable. Plus, if you lost them on your trek (stolen, luggage lost, whatever), then you wouldn't be as bummed as if you lost or broke a $200 pair!