Gear Review
Black Diamond Alpine CF Trekking Poles - 1 Pair
crazy light
By powder addict
Ranked #470 - Snowshoes
June 19, 2008
Pros: Incredibly lightweight and much more rigid than any aluminum poles I've tried. Recommended for hiking dirt trails (talus destroys these things), and for people who put a lot of weight/trust on their poles. Cons: In one day I snapped the lower section on one pole and the whole tip/basket fell off of the other (granted, it was a 14er with lots of rocks). They max out at 130cm instead of 140cm like other BD poles. The grips are from the same mold as BD's ski poles, which means the fit is very awkward without gloves, and I don't usually hike with gloves on.
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Tech Specs:
- Shaft Material:
- Carbon fiber
- Grip Material:
- Dual-density rubber and foam
- Tip Material:
- Carbide
- Extendable Range:
- 62.5 – 130cm
- Locking Mechanism:
- FlickLock top and bottom
- Shock Absorber:
- No
- Replaceable Baskets:
- Yes
- Replaceable Tips:
- Yes
- Protective Rubber Tips:
- Available separately
- Number of Baskets:
- 1 Pair
- Weight:
- 1lb 1oz (482g)
- Recommended Use:
- Hiking, backpacking
- Warranty:
- 1 Year
- Country of Origin:
- Taiwan
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