Gear Review
Black Diamond Spire Contour Trekking Pole
Black Diamond poles saved my life.
By Deacon Roger
Ranked #133 - Snowshoes
April 27, 2007
Last summer the water was high in the Virgin River. Although my wife and I have completed such civilized hikes as the Camino de Santiago, we were new to long hikes in the backcountry. The Narrows are beautiful, but the steep walls left us confused about time of daylight left. We kept going too long. The light faded as we waded. My wife was swept away by the river and I pushed into the water after her. She made it to safety. I fetched against a rock and was being pulled under by water pressure on my pack. Black Diamond Contours allowed me to lever off without the poles slipping. Spires are stronger yet. And they don't boing as much. Great poles!
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Tech Specs:
- Shaft Material:
- Aluminum
- Grip Material:
- Dual-density rubber and foam
- Tip Material:
- Carbide
- Collapsed Size:
- [Standard] 27in (68.5cm), [Compact] 25in (64cm)
- Usable Range:
- [Standard] 41-55in (105-140cm); [Compact] 37-49in (94-125cm)
- Locking Mechanism:
- FlickLock top, Binary bottom
- Shock Absorber:
- No
- Replaceable Baskets:
- Yes
- Replaceable Tips:
- Yes
- Protective Rubber Tips:
- Available separately
- Number of Baskets:
- 1 Pair
- Weight:
- [Standard] 1lb 4oz (572g); [compact] 1lb 3oz (536g)
- Recommended Use:
- Hiking, backpacking
- Warranty:
- 1 Year
- Country of Origin:
- China
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