Gear Review
Black Diamond Adjustable Probe Ski Pole
NOT A PRIMARY PROBE
By coleslaw9
January 12, 2009
So, here is the skinny.
This was designed for secondary use or EMERGENCY use. The true nature of a probe is to probe, not to be a ski pole.
This would be great for an inbounds resort that has suffered an avalanche (There have been 4 deaths this season alone with these circumstances) and you just watched someone get swept away in an Avi and you are their first hope of surviving.
As far as back country goes, as a ski pole they are great; however, I can't stress enough the fact that ANY back country needs a separate probe. These simply will not work for a primary probe purpose.
To give a comparison, it is like having a map AND GPS. They compliment each other and you should always carry both.
Overall, these are a good buy and in closing, use as a probe for inbounds skiing for probe purposes. Otherwise, buy a probe
View Details: Black Diamond Adjustable Probe Ski Pole
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Shaft Material:
- [upper] 7075 aluminum, [lower] carbon fiber
- Grip Material:
- Rubber
- Tip Material:
- Carbide
- Extendable Range:
- 100cm-125cm or 115cm-140cm
- Replaceable Baskets:
- Yes
- Number of Baskets:
- 2
- Probe:
- Yes
- Probe length:
- 105-150cm
- Breakaway Straps:
- No
- Recommended use:
- Super strong pole with added probing safety.
- Weight:
- 635g (1lb 6.4oz)/pair
- Warranty:
- 1 Year
- Country of Origin:
- Taiwan
Change me.