Gear Review
Black Diamond Adjustable Probe Ski Pole
Instructions matter
By LonelyTrail89
Ranked #368 - Backcountry Ski Poles
January 9, 2008
While I'm happy to say I haven't actually had to use my new poles, I can say my friend would've died had that been necessary. Upon receiving my new Probe Poles a friend challenged me to actually produce a working probe, whereupon he started his timer. 5+ minutes later I figured out how to remove the baskets, after having been given a reprieve where I was allowed to stop the timer, don my ski boots, and begin again. Proper instructions for assembly may seem obvious for poles, but if the baskets don't release, your friend will die. These baskets will NOT simply slide off of the tip. They MUST be screwed off (which requires a pretty high amount of pressure) and believe it or not practice helps. I now feel more confident about my ability to conduct a search, but I'll be buying a real probe soon...
View Details: Black Diamond Adjustable Probe Ski Pole
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Shaft Material:
- [upper] 7075 aluminum, [lower] carbon fiber
- Grip Material:
- Rubber
- Tip Material:
- Carbide
- Extendable Range:
- 100cm-125cm or 115cm-140cm
- Replaceable Baskets:
- Yes
- Number of Baskets:
- 2
- Probe:
- Yes
- Probe length:
- 105-150cm
- Breakaway Straps:
- No
- Recommended use:
- Super strong pole with added probing safety.
- Weight:
- 635g (1lb 6.4oz)/pair
- Warranty:
- 1 Year
- Country of Origin:
- Taiwan
Change me.