Gear Review
Black Diamond Alpine CF Trekking Poles - 1 Pair
Light is Right
By Jeremy Sinnema
Ranked #390 - Trekking Poles
January 16, 2009
Great all around pole. I use them for glacier travel, skiing, hiking, mountaineering, ect. The flick lock is a great system that is far better then the twist to tighten system of other poles. I love how small they collapse for being able to strap them to a backpack when things get technical. I recently fell while skiing with these poles and somehow managed to crush the top of one pole with my arm (carbon fibers only downfall). Thankfully Backcountry.com has a lifetime guarantee and I had a new pair in three days. BD has changed the lower part of the grip since my last pair and now instead of having a ribbed foam grip like the picture above they have put a simple sandpaper like surface below the main grip. It also now comes with both the winter and summer baskets.
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Tech Specs:
- Shaft Material:
- Carbon fiber
- Grip Material:
- Dual-density rubber and foam
- Tip Material:
- Carbide
- Extendable Range:
- 62.5 – 130cm
- Locking Mechanism:
- FlickLock top and bottom
- Shock Absorber:
- No
- Replaceable Baskets:
- Yes
- Replaceable Tips:
- Yes
- Protective Rubber Tips:
- Available separately
- Number of Baskets:
- 1 Pair
- Weight:
- 1lb 1oz (482g)
- Recommended Use:
- Hiking, backpacking
- Warranty:
- 1 Year
- Country of Origin:
- Taiwan
Change me.