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Black Diamond Whippet Self-Arrest Ski Pole
The blogosphere suggests obtaining the carbon fiber lower sections...
By edy2539817
Ranked #295 - Backcountry Ski Poles
October 12, 2009
The blogosphere suggests obtaining the carbon fiber lower sections for these poles. Are carbon fiber lower shafts available?
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By tcwalkup610788
Ranked #239 - Backcountry Ski Poles
May 1, 2010
Carbon fiber bottoms are a safety liability. They will work fine untill you take a bad turn and 'snap'... there goes your pole. Not so great if you are in the thick of a steep chute. For my money, I'd much rather take a couple of ounces more weight in metal.
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By Evan Stevens
Ranked #71 - Backcountry Ski Poles
October 14, 2009
you have to own the carbon fiber ski poles and then get the whippet adapter piece. a nice light set up, you can't go wrong. You can order a lower shaft from BD directly I am sure. I know the retail store in SLC sells replacement lower shafts individually, so that could be your answer.
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