Gear Review
Black Diamond Trail Back Trekking Pole
knee saviors
By Tyler Toone
Ranked #37 - Snowshoes
September 16, 2008
I have bad knees and these trekking poles are literal saviors of my knees. I have done 3 major hikes this year and one backpacking trip up Bells Canyon in Utah and that puppy is super steep. The poles helped on the trail up to and were amazing coming down. Also the carbide tip is really tough as we spent a lot of time scaling bare granite boulder fields they held up marvelously compared to the cheaper wal-mart version a buddy of mine bought. I bought my father-in-law a pair for his backpack trip in the Wind Rivers Wyoming and he swears by them now too. The FlipLock pole extension system is amazing too - way easier than the standard twist versions. HIGHLY recommend!
View Details: Black Diamond Trail Back Trekking Pole
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Tech Specs:
- Shaft Material:
- Aluminum
- Grip Material:
- Rubber
- Tip Material:
- Carbide
- Extendable Range:
- [Collapsed] 26in (66.5cm); [Usable] 26.5-55in (67.5-140cm)
- Locking Mechanism:
- FlickLock
- Shock Absorber:
- No
- Replaceable Baskets:
- Yes
- Baskets:
- 1 Pair
- Replaceable Tips:
- Yes
- Protective Rubber Tips:
- Available
- Weight:
- 20oz (564g) per pair
- Recommended Use:
- Hiking, backpacking
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 1 Year
- Country of Origin:
- China
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