Gear Review
Black Diamond Trail Trekking Pole
Nice Poles
By LeeH
Ranked #193 - Trekking Poles
April 2, 2010
I have hiked for years and never used trekking poles. I decided to give them a try on a recent backpacking trip on the Pinhoti Trail in Alabama. Mostly I used one pole, and let my son use the other. These BD poles worked great, providing much needed balance on descents over large rocks and during a stream crossing. Even when substantial weight was put on the pole, it never slipped from the length I had set it to, but it did flex some. The lock mechanism was very tight, even hard to open. I left it this way to insure the poles locked tight, but there is a screw to adjust the tension. I'm glad I got the standard size, instead of the compact. At 6'3", 135 cm was most comfortable for me.
View Details: Black Diamond Trail Trekking Pole
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Usable Range:
- 25 - 55 in
- Collapsed Length:
- 25 in
- Shaft:
- aluminum
- Grip:
- dual-density foam, foam extension
- Tip:
- Tech Tips (interchangeable carbide and rubber)
- Locking Mechanism:
- FlickLock
- Included Baskets:
- yes, low-profile, interchangeable, powder
- Weight:
- (pair) 1 lb 2 oz
- Recommended Use:
- hiking, backpacking
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 1 year
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