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Black Diamond Alpine Carbon Cork Trekking Pole

Item #BLD1385 | 10 in Stock
4 Star Rating

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By Ranked #297 - Trekking Poles 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!

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Tech Specs:

Usable Range:
25 - 51 in 
Collapsed Length:
25 in 
Shaft:
carbon fiber 
Grip:
cork, foam extension 
Tip:
Tech Tips (interchangeable carbide and rubber) 
Locking Mechanism:
FlickLock 
Included Baskets:
yes 
Weight:
(pair) 1 lb 
Recommended Use:
backpacking, hiking 
Manufacturer Warranty:
1 year 

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