Gear Review
Black Diamond Contour Elliptic Shock Trekking Pole
Quiet ride, grips hold tight.
By mongal
Ranked #426 - Trekking Poles
August 4, 2009
I bought these poles for use going downhill with and without a pack. They're really quiet and they're really secure, two things that I didn't particularly love about Leki Makalus. Unlike with the twisting action of a Leki, you know when the BD are locked. The grips and straps are comfortable, but I wish the grips were tilted forward to position the wrists more naturally on the downhill (like Leki). I haven't used them as intensely as the Leki's (3wks in Patagonia), so right now I'd saw they're about equal.
View Details: Black Diamond Contour Elliptic Shock Trekking Pole
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Tech Specs:
- Usable Range:
- 30 - 55 in
- Collapsed Length:
- 27 in
- Shaft:
- aluminum
- Grip:
- dual-density foam, foam extension, ergonomic
- Tip:
- Tech Tips (interchangeable carbide and rubber)
- Locking Mechanism:
- FlickLock
- Included Baskets:
- yes, low-profile
- Weight:
- (pair) 1 lb 8 oz
- Recommended Use:
- hiking, backpacking
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 1 year
Change me.
1 Comments Last Reply: September 25, 2009 By: mtngoat56
Re: position of grips (to more ergonomic position). Doesn't need to change! I found very quickly that best way to use trekkng poles is much like poling when cross-country skiing. That is, grip very lightly and let poles swing out on wrist straps or when pulling on uphill, leverage onto wrist straps and maintain lightgrip (fingertip control)! An energy savings!
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