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Black Diamond Spire Elliptic Trekking Pole
Do the Compact poles save any space in, or on, your pack, when...
By tau2579936
Ranked #162 - Trekking Poles
May 12, 2011
Do the Compact poles save any space in, or on, your pack, when they are retracted and stored, over the standard poles?
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Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
By Eli Hauschild
Ranked #50 - Trekking Poles
May 12, 2011
A collapsed pole (27") is about the length of an overnighter/weekend backpack, where as your extended non-collapsible pole is going stick out the top of your pack by 15" or more. The collapsible polls are the way to go.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
By Angus Bohanon
Ranked #123 - Trekking Poles
May 12, 2011
Misused commas aside, yes. They collapse to a shorter length.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Usable Range:
- (standard) 41 x 55 in, (compact) 37 x 49 in
- Collapsed Length:
- (standard) 27 in, (compact) 25 in
- Shaft:
- aluminum
- Grip:
- dual-density rubber and foam
- Tip:
- carbide
- Locking Mechanism:
- flickLock top, binary bottom
- Included Baskets:
- 1 pair
- Weight:
- (standard) 1 lb 4 oz, (compact) 1 lb 3 oz
- Recommended Use:
- hiking, backpacking
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 1 year
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