Gear Review
Black Diamond Whippet Self-Arrest Ski Pole
The only choice for real big mountain skiers
By SkyRider
Ranked #476 - Backcountry Ski Poles
December 12, 2006
It is simple, when you are skiing the steeps you can't afford any mistakes, but if you do loose an edge this is the tool to keep yourself safe and alive. Climbing up the coulior or stopping a slide for life. There is no doubt that everyone should have at least one of these!
I have two and they have saved my skin many times...from being sucked in by an avalanche I started or giving me access to the upper couliour that would have been too steep to climb w/o ice axes.
Now I never ski without them and neither should u!
The only other ski tool that could be more useful is the BD avilung.
View Details: Black Diamond Whippet Self-Arrest Ski Pole
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Tech Specs:
- Shaft Material:
- Aluminum
- Grip Material:
- Dual-density plastic with steel ice axe head
- Tip Material:
- Carbide
- Extendable Range:
- 110-140cm
- Replaceable Baskets:
- Yes
- Number of Baskets:
- 1 Included
- Probe:
- No
- Probe Length:
- N/A
- Breakaway Straps:
- No
- Weight:
- 14.1oz
- Recommended Use:
- Steep backcountry skiing and ski mountaineering
- Warranty:
- 1 Year
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