No. Slalom poles are always straight. The curved shaft is designed specifically for tuck positions in GS, super-G, and downhill where aerodynamic drag is a significant factor. In slalom, racers rarely tuck and need poles that plant cleanly between closely spaced gates, which curved poles would interfere with.
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