Gear Review
Black Diamond Trail Shock Trekking Pole
Great Poles
By jdrman
Ranked #62 - Snowshoes
August 5, 2008
The difference between using poles and not using poles is huge. On a long recent hike, I was sore from my waist down for days. After using these poles, I did twice the distance and had very little soreness as my upper body shared in the workload. These Black Diamond poles are great. The anti-shock works well and isn't noisy. The locking mechanism is amazing - it stays completely locked at all times. I like the expanded gripping surface in case you need to use two hands on a pole. One of my hiking buddies had anti-shock Leki poles and they squeaked and were noisy. I highly recommend the Black Diamond poles!
View Details: Black Diamond Trail Shock Trekking Pole
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Tech Specs:
- Shaft Material:
- Aluminum
- Grip Material:
- Plastic, foam
- Tip Material:
- Carbide
- Extendable Range:
- [Collapsed] 66.5cm; [Usable] 68-140cm
- Locking Mechanism:
- FlickLock
- Shock Absorber:
- Yes
- Replaceable Baskets:
- Yes
- Baskets:
- 1 Pair
- Replaceable Tips:
- Yes
- Protective Rubber Tips:
- Available
- Weight:
- 20oz (584g) per pair
- Recommended Use:
- Hiking, backpacking
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 1 Year
- Country of Origin:
- China
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