Gear Review
Black Diamond FlickLock Expedition Poles - 1 Pair
Small and Easy
By Daniel Nelson
Ranked #843 - Telemark Skiing
March 23, 2007
I got these poles late season so I haven't had a chance to really beat on them yet, but so far so good. The really nice thing about them is the size. With three segments they collapse down to easily fit on the side of a pack without changing the overall profile so you're not likely to be catching on trees or hitting your head when you look up. The half powder baskets are great for sloping terrain, and I'm completely sold on the flick lock system for adjusting length. It's so easy to use even with gloves on. I can't see the purpose of buying any other type of adjust design at this point. The one thing I haven't given a great test to is the durability. That will only come with time. I could see how really leaning on them might do some damage, but you can probably say that about any pole. Overall I'm quite happy.
View Details: Black Diamond FlickLock Expedition Poles - 1 Pair
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Tech Specs:
- Shaft Material:
- Aluminum
- Grip Material:
- Dual density
- Tip Material:
- Carbide
- Extendable Range:
- [Small] 57-125cm; [Large] 64-140cm
- Locking Mechanism:
- FlickLock
- Shock Absorber:
- No
- Replaceable Baskets:
- Yes
- Replaceable Tips:
- No
- Protective Rubber Tips:
- Avaliable
- Number of Baskets:
- 1 Set
- Weight:
- [Small] 1lb 5oz
- Recommended Use:
- Backcountry snowboarding, skiing, and alpine climbing
- Warranty:
- 1 Year
- Country of Origin:
- United States
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