Dynalock Ascent Poles
Quick to pack and light on their feet, the MSR Dynalock Ascent Poles are the perfect companions for steep skin tracks and snowy trails. Designed with backcountry skiing and snowshoe hiking in mind, they feature the ultralight strength of Kevlar-reinforced carbon, and they use MSR's Quick-deploy design when you want them stashed away. Adjustable by 20cm, DynaLock mechanisms use tool-free tensioning to guarantee that the poles stay at the length you choose. MSR equipped them with a comfortable foam grip—plus a lower grip for sidehilling—and included both summer and winter baskets for your year-round convenience.
Details
- A fast and lightweight pair of poles for backcountry adventuring
- Ultralight carbon poles won't weigh you down on long trips
- Adjustable length comes in handy during ski tours and sidehilling
- Collapsible design fits easily in smaller packs
- Secure adjustment points include tool-free tensioning
- Comfortable grip includes lower grip for versatile use
- Baskets can be switched out according to season or conditions
- Item #CAS00E0
- Shaft
- carbon
- Adjustable Length
- [small] 100-120cm, [large] 120-140cm
- Collapsed Length
- [small] 14.25in, [large] 17.5in
- Locking Mechanism
- Dynalock
- Grip
- EVA foam
- Strap
- touring
- Tip
- carbide
- Baskets
- summer, winter
- Claimed Weight
- [small] 1lb 1oz, [large] 1lb 2oz
- Manufacturer Warranty
- limited 3 years
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4.5 based on 41 ratings
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageApril 29, 2025
Snapped under normal use
Bought these poles less than one year ago, one snapped in half when planted in snow. Submitted 4 times to MSR/Cascade Designs warranty site. No response. No phone number to call. Expensive and horrible customer service
April 24, 2025
Well made and light weight
Well made and light weight poles. Have not had long enough to speak to durability but so far they are doing really well.
Originally reviewed on a Cascade Designs brand site
April 10, 2025
Great Poles, but >>> YES WARRANTY <<<
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
- Size Bought:
- 120 (small)
- Height:
- 5' 10"
- Weight:
- 172
Backcountry's review system does NOT allow editing reviews, so I had to create another review. C'mon guys! UPDATE: I did in fact hear from Cascade Designs (they own MSR) and they WILL warranty their product; they're sending me a new pair in a couple of days. I guess their move to Reno, NV has delayed customer service response times by about a month, but when they do respond, it's a really nice outcome. They should improve their response times now that their backlog is winding down. Yay MSR! (Boo! on Backcountry for not allowing edits to product reviews.)
December 19, 2024
I hang used the poles
I hang used the poles in various terrain and weather conditions. They have performed well.
Originally reviewed on a Cascade Designs brand site
November 26, 2024
Reliable, lightweight poles
Great poles. Easy to deploy and adjust. Lightweight for hiking and ice climbing approaches. Pack small enough for a daypack and amazing for glissading!
Originally reviewed on a Cascade Designs brand site
November 7, 2024
These poles are awesome!! They
These poles are awesome!! They are very strong and very compact. When they are folded they will fit in your carry on bag when flying.they offer real stability on uneven terrain or cobblestones.
Originally reviewed on a Cascade Designs brand site
November 7, 2024
Not bad
Pros: light;secure mechanism; comfortable grips Cons: strap loosens easily compared to my Black Diamond poles.
Originally reviewed on a Cascade Designs brand site
November 7, 2024
Great poles
Quality poles, lightweight and strong. I like them very much
Originally reviewed on a Cascade Designs brand site
September 11, 2024
Would recommend
These poles are light but sturdy, pack down small and are easy to set up. Would recommend.
Originally reviewed on a Cascade Designs brand site
April 16, 2024
A long time to come!!
I am a big fan of MSR equipment and was delighted to learn that they now make their own hiking poles. In the last 4-5 weeks I have hiked with those poles in six or seven 10 mile hikes and they are still great. Looking forward to continuing with them for a long time to come.
Originally reviewed on a Cascade Designs brand site
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