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Are you a snow geek? Do you read Snow Sense before you go to bed every night? If so, the Life-Link Carbon Pro Ski/Probe Pole will probably give you a raging case of dawn-patrol lust. This intuitive ski pole converts to an avalanche probe and features ten inches of lockable adjustment as well as Life-Link’s lightweight carbon and oval aluminum construction. Tired of poles that require bare fingers to adjust? This ski pole has a friction zone on the lower shaft to make it easy to adjust with gloved hands. *Includes both trekking and powder ski baskets.
Bottom Line: Be prepared for anything on the hill.
Talk shop with all the gear freaks out there: ask 'em questions, upload/browse photos, and give your 2¢.
Solid Pole
By:
Matt Hart
December 12, 2009
tight, tough and they can be used as an extra avalanche probe. they actually stay the length i set them to as well. the swing weight feels nice too. solid piece of gear
How long is the included probe? Any opinions on how well it
How long is the included probe? Any opinions on how well it compares to carrying a separate probe?
By: skiloomis100100497
April 26, 2011
According to life-link.com, "Carbon Fiber lower shafts quickly screw together to form a highly effective avalanche probe pole." However, it doesn't specify anywhere how long they are. All recommendations I've seen online say it is not an effective probe regardless, and to stick with a longer probe, usually ranging from 8-10 feet.
By: Eli Hauschild
May 3, 2011
Over tighten
By:
Andy Traslin
March 9, 2011
Used the original ones.They look cool.But eventually the locking mechanism
over tightens and you can't adjust them.
By: Luber
April 11, 2011
You need to periodically unscrew and remove the lower shaft completely and lubricate the slider inside the upper by spraying some silicone lube up inside it. Then replace the lower and work the locking slider up and down a few times. If it gets stuck all the way up cause you really jammed on it, soak the grip in boiling water and then pull it off using your feet. Remove the slider from the top, make sure it is properly aligned with the screw insert (a no-brainer, you'll see what I mean) and then lubricate everything and put it back together.
Great design!
By:
Marta Nelson
January 23, 2011
Thank you for the removable straps, the powder baskets and a smooth running locking system that stays where I put it!
Are you going to get the 40-50 size?
Are you going to get the 40-50 size?
By: Jamie
September 29, 2009
Functional and light
By:
Matt Johnson
April 1, 2009
Skied these for three years, I have not had many malfunction problems as other reviwer has. I do check to make sure pole setting is locked down on every ski outing. Nice not to worry about carrying probe.
Will the BD Flicklock Snow Saw fit on these poles?
Will the BD Flicklock Snow Saw fit on these poles?
By: thelawgoddess
February 7, 2009
Yes.
By: Cory Guru
February 19, 2009
These Poles are Evil, EVIL!
By:
Jon44
March 11, 2009
I've had these poles for a few years, and when they work, they're fine, but, like their cousin the evil copier, they sense when you are having a good time and then malfunction at the worse possible moment: extend to full length in the middle of a mogul run, collapse when you're cruising along on the flat.
2 Comments Last Comment: March 10, 2011 by: Mike Traslin
By: Mike Traslin
March 10, 2011
Look good...work well when they were working...(They just want to collapse)
By: Andy Traslin
March 9, 2011
Had the same issues.
No issues
By:
Matt Johnson
April 1, 2009
haven't had any issues with the lock. skied with these for three seasons with maybe 1 or 2 incedents. They were quickly corrected. Super light. nice not to have to carry a probe.
Change me.
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Life-Link Carbon Pro Ski Pole/Probe
Life-Link Carbon Pro Ski Pole/ProbeResearch other out-of-stock versions:
Solid Pole
tight, tough and they can be used as an extra avalanche probe. they actually stay the length i set them to as well. the swing weight feels nice too. more...
Over tighten
Used the original ones.They look cool.But eventually the locking mechanism
over tightens and you can't adjust them. more...
- Shaft Material:
- [Upper] aluminum; [Lower] carbon
- Grip Material:
- Plastic
- Tip Material:
- Carbide
- Extendable Range:
- [Collapsed] 48in (122cm); [Usable] 48-58in 122-147cm
- Baskets:
- 2 Pair
- Probe:
- Yes
- Weight:
- 19oz (539g) per pair
- Recommended Use:
- Backcountry, telemark, alpine skiing
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 1 Year
- Country of Origin:
- Switzerland