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Black Diamond Whippet Self-Arrest Ski Pole

Item #BLD1150 | 56 in Stock
5 Star Rating

Ice safety

By Ranked #460 - Telemark Skiing January 12, 2009

Still haven't been able to get the pick off, but don't really need to. A friend suggested another good use for the Whippet I bought: ice safety on lakes and rivers. I ski and snowshoe out there a lot, and the river currents make the ice depth variable. In case of breaking through, it's great to know the toothed pick is there to reach out to firmer ice and help get out of a hole. No substitute for caution, but one more useful reason to take it along.

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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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