Gear Review
Black Diamond Alpine Carbon Cork Trekking Pole
Review Title
By Jared Glick
Ranked #186 - Snowshoes
July 13, 2009
They are lightweight and strong. Very easy to adjust. Ive read reviews where people complain that they vibrate too much and makes them tired, but on all the rocks Ive been on..Ive never experienced this problem. Ive lost my balance once or twice and put all my weight on them and they didn't flinch. The only negative is I slipped on a rock and wiped out going down a mountain. I ended up scratching off some cork on the handle and cutting the foam grip thats under the cork. The carbon fiber seems to get scratched easily and can actually be cut. Bottom line is that on sharp rocks they can be some what fragile...but that could be expected I guess. Also my hands tend to sweat a little, and I don't know if it's the cork that causes it or if owning the foam hand grips would be the same story since these are my first trekking poles. Regardless...I think they are a great product!
View Details: Black Diamond Alpine Carbon Cork Trekking Pole
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes | 0 No
Tech Specs:
- Shaft Material:
- Carbon
- Grip Material:
- Cork
- Tip Material:
- Carbide
- Extendable Range:
- [Collapsed] 62.5cm; [Usable] 62.5-130cm
- Locking Mechanism:
- FlickLock
- Shock Absorber:
- No
- Replaceable Baskets:
- Yes
- Baskets:
- 2 Pairs
- Replaceable Tips:
- Yes
- Protective Rubber Tips:
- Available
- Weight:
- 16oz (492g) per pair
- Recommended Use:
- Hiking, backpacking
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 1 Year
- Country of Origin:
- China
Change me.