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Black Diamond Traverse Ski Poles
why is the basket shaped the way it is?
By derek.petr2259962
Ranked #371 - Backcountry Ski Poles
January 6, 2009
why is the basket shaped the way it is?
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Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
By Earl Lewis
Ranked #339 - Backcountry Ski Poles
February 4, 2009
The cutout is for poling on climbs/traverses. With the cutout the pole gets a better purchase in the snow than it would with a full round basket. I've had my Traverse poles for 7 or 8 years and the baskets don't spin on their own. I put the cutout where it needs to be (on the front side of the pole, for climbing) and it stays there.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Shaft Material:
- Aluminum
- Grip Material:
- Dual-density rubber
- Tip Material:
- Carbide
- Extendable Range:
- 95cm - 145cm
- Replaceable Baskets:
- Yes
- Number Of Baskets:
- 1 pair
- Probe:
- No
- Probe Length:
- n/a
- Breakaway Straps:
- No
- Recommended Use:
- Backcountry skiing
- Weight:
- 1lb 6oz / 625g per pair w/ baskets
- Warranty:
- 1 year
- Country of Origin:
- United States
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