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Black Diamond Whippet Self-Arrest Ski Pole

Item #BLD1150 | 43 in Stock
5 Star Rating

The price is WORTH it!

By Backcountry.com Sponsored Athlete Ranked #24 - Telemark Skiing June 10, 2009

All this talk about how you only get one... listen folks, the preeminent ski mountaineers out there now-a-days all use Whippets, and for a reason, they work. I have used the Whippet on all of my steep skiing mission over the past five years. I particularly love them for the ascents, when you may be climbing steep snow and need to get a little extra "ummph" on the pull up. They give you piece of mind on the way down, although thankfully I have not had to use them while skiing. You may only need one, but it will be completely worth the investment.

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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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