Gear Review
Black Diamond Contour Elliptic Shock Trekking Pole
Fantastic Poles
By Dane
Ranked #370 - Trekking Poles
September 19, 2009
I took these poles to Peru to hike the Inca Trail for 3.5 days. They were worth the extra money. The best feature was the easy snap-lock extension feature. Others were struggling to extend and shorten their poles by twisting. This was time intensive and, if you didn't screw tight enough, the hold could give. The locking system on these poles made a huge difference. I was able to change the length of my poles without needing to stop my climb. Definitely worth the extra money for the "cadillac" of trekking poles.
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Tech Specs:
- Usable Range:
- 30 - 55 in
- Collapsed Length:
- 27 in
- Shaft:
- aluminum
- Grip:
- dual-density foam, foam extension
- Tip:
- Tech Tips (interchangeable carbide and rubber)
- Locking Mechanism:
- FlickLock
- Included Baskets:
- yes
- Weight:
- (pair) 1 lb 8 oz
- Recommended Use:
- hiking, backpacking
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 1 year
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