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Black Diamond Whippet Self-Arrest Ski Pole
August 20th Splitboard Ascent/Descent of Mt. Adams
By Graham Parrington
Ranked #16 - Telemark Skiing
February 1, 2012
This thing really came in handy on some of the icy patches on the descent, and even helped out a little on some steep, crusty skinning, even with the guard on. I've used this for summitting Mt. Rainier without skis in conjunction with an ice ax, as well as ski mountaineering on Rainier on ascents and descents. Great tool. Useful for pulling up the heel lifters on a split board, too, as well as grabbing branches or other objects. Use one most of the time now. Never gored myself, luckily.
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