Actually it seems long to me (as weird as it sounds). I have both the collapsible and this one (kate moss stock).... I don't usually have the collapsible at its max length, so this one feels longer to me as there is no adjustment.... but I like it because it shortens the OAL when folded (or when the collapsible is all the way in) by about 3-4 inches, which makes it short enough to fit in my backpack.