Gear Review
Spire And The Grand Canyon
By da1baldguy
Ranked #173 - Snowshoes
February 28, 2008
Living in Hawaii and new to backpacking; my goal was to backpack into the Grand Canyon and stay at Phantom Ranch. Researched the Grand Canyon and backpacking equipment and selected Black Diamond Spire Trekking Poles with the flintlock and binary locking system. Spire compared to other trekking poles is far superior with it solid feel when used on those switchbacks (Devils Screw), great for crossing streams and life saver on the ice and snow.
View Details: Black Diamond Spire Contour Trekking Pole
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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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