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Black Diamond Whippet Self-Arrest Ski Pole

Item #BLD1150 | 43 in Stock

Okay, now that I've got one of these, I must say, it's...

By Ranked #1254 - Telemark Skiing February 4, 2009

Okay, now that I've got one of these, I must say, it's quite an intimidating piece of equipment (mainly I don't want to fall on it). BD's safetly literature really wasn't all that comprehensive, so I'm wondering if anyone's got any good safety advice beyond "don't use pole straps" and "keep the guard on". Thanks.

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By Ranked #940 - Telemark Skiing April 30, 2009

I'm fairly certain the pick doesn't fold down on the 2008 model...

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By Ranked #376 - Telemark Skiing April 29, 2009

smoke a phat bowl on the top of the mountain

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By Ranked #1 - Telemark Skiing February 4, 2009

How about "fold the picks in when you head back down"?

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Tech Specs:

Shaft Material:
Aluminum 
Grip Material:
Plastic, steel 
Tip Material:
Carbide 
Extendable Range:
[Collapsed] 110-140cm 
Baskets:
1 Pair 
Probe:
No 
Weight:
14.1oz (400g) each 
Recommended Use:
Ski mountaineering, extreme skiing 
Manufacturer Warranty:
1 Year 
Country of Origin:
Taiwan 
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