Gear Review
Black Diamond Trail Back Trekking Pole
Old Knees
By bazzel
Ranked #185 - Snowshoes
December 29, 2008
I have bad knees and tried to hold out for the longest time against trekking poles - what was I thinking? These are a great pair that are relatively light and compact - which is what I was going for. Carbide tips work great, poles have held up well with just a tightening of the flick-lock after quite a few miles. There are no springs to absorb shock, but like another reviewer mentioned, they do flex a little. Flick-lock makes it easy to break-down and strap onto the backpack in no time - or easily adjust on the go. I took some bicycle handlebar tape I had and made a second, soft hand-grip below the rubber one so that I don't have to constantly adjust if on a trail that is frequently changing incline/decline. Your best bet for something non-walmart that you want to last, but aren't interested in shelling out for the "top-of-the-line."
View Details: Black Diamond Trail Back Trekking Pole
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Tech Specs:
- Shaft Material:
- Aluminum
- Grip Material:
- Rubber
- Tip Material:
- Carbide
- Extendable Range:
- [Collapsed] 26in (66.5cm); [Usable] 26.5-55in (67.5-140cm)
- Locking Mechanism:
- FlickLock
- Shock Absorber:
- No
- Replaceable Baskets:
- Yes
- Baskets:
- 1 Pair
- Replaceable Tips:
- Yes
- Protective Rubber Tips:
- Available
- Weight:
- 20oz (564g) per pair
- Recommended Use:
- Hiking, backpacking
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 1 Year
- Country of Origin:
- China
Change me.