Gear Review
Black Diamond Trail Shock Trekking Pole
Annoyance...but over all good.
By jtcash
Ranked #121 - Snowshoes
September 2, 2009
The only annoyance (not real issue) that I have found with these poles is that the travel on both left and right are usually not identical. One pole ends up feeling stiffer/looser than the other. This is somewhat noticeable when hiking, but if you are someone that notices these things, it may be annoying. Sometimes it may feel like one pole is doing as much work as the other. It would be great if you could adjust these shocks but I guess BD designed these shocks to be good for all conditions.
Other than that, the flicklock works very well. It does not allow the pole to slip, and if it does, it's because you have not tightened the screw enough to clamp onto the pole tightly.
It is too bad that this model does not come with optional snow baskets because I would love to use these in snow.
View Details: Black Diamond Trail Shock Trekking Pole
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Tech Specs:
- Shaft Material:
- Aluminum
- Grip Material:
- Plastic, foam
- Tip Material:
- Carbide
- Extendable Range:
- [Collapsed] 66.5cm; [Usable] 68-140cm
- Locking Mechanism:
- FlickLock
- Shock Absorber:
- Yes
- Replaceable Baskets:
- Yes
- Baskets:
- 1 Pair
- Replaceable Tips:
- Yes
- Protective Rubber Tips:
- Available
- Weight:
- 20oz (584g) per pair
- Recommended Use:
- Hiking, backpacking
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 1 Year
- Country of Origin:
- China
Change me.