Originally Posted by probable556
I might consider something like these, I've crashed enough using the traditional "tree-hook" stlye of bar ends.
I have a set of the version 1 and have not hooked a tree yet. Ive had them for 3+ years now. Ive bounced off a few but not hooked. I can also brake and shft with my hand on them and turning is almost as natural feeling as hands on the bars on technical climbs. I use them more for a way to alternate hand positions for 2+ hour rides but they work well on steep twisty climbs too. well worth the $ I paid. they have survived many crashes as well and came out unharmed