Abstract: A shock absorbing device for poles for skiing, for excursions, for walking, for crutches and similar articles has two structures (1) and (2) in general cylindrical, coaxial with the longitudinal axis of the structure to be dampened. One of the two structures is partially placed within the other with the possibility of sliding with respect to the same corresponding to the stresses which are applied on the structures during use. Between the two structures there is placed an elastic material capable of dampening the stresses in two directions. The device is characterized by the particular shape of the piece of elastic material.