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An ultra-compact, supremely damp trekking pole, the triple-sectioned Alpine Carbon Cork is also our lightest, thanks to its 100% carbon fiber shafts. The natural cork grip, 360-degree Nubuck webbing, dual-density top and foam extension all ensure a sweat-free grip with maximum comfort and control on the up and the down. Double FlickLocks provide fast and easy adjustments, and a Long Flex Tip, with either the low-profile, non-snagging trekking or powder baskets, allows year-round snowshoe and hiking versatility.
This description was also provided by: USOutdoor.com, O2GearShop.com (Spring 2009)
If trekking poles are a must, but you also need low weight and grips that are easy on your hands, make your next big hike with Black Diamond's Alpine Carbon Cork Trekking Poles. Hike easily with a pair of poles that weigh in at only a pound; grasp them comfortably by their soft cork grips with the comfortable nubuck leather, foam-padded straps looped around your wrists. This product was selected for the Outside Magazine 2009 Buyer's Guide.
An ultra-compact, supremely damp trekking pole, the triple-sectioned Alpine Carbon Cork is also our lightest, thanks to its 100% carbon fiber shafts.
| Weight (pair) | 16 ounces |
| Shaft material | Carbon fiber |
| Maximum length | 51 inches |
| Minimum length | 25 inches |
| Shock absorbing | No |
| Grip material | Cork |
With 3 vibration-absorbing carbon fiber sections and natural cork grips, the exceedingly light Black Diamond Alpine Carbon Cork trekking poles provide support, stability and effortless swing.
The Black Diamond Alpine Carbon Cork Trekking Pole combines the low weight of carbon,the durability of FlickLock adjustments, and the comfort of a plush cork handle. You also get a lower foam grip for choking down on the pole when you’re hiking across a slope or going straight up in the steeps. Black Diamond includes regular and powder baskets for summer and winter use, and the soft Nubuck strap keeps your wrist comfortable every single day.
Ultralight and compact, the Black Diamond™ Alpine Carbon Cork trekking poles are your four season hiking companions.
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| Adjustment Method: | Snap-lock |
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| Antishock: | No |
| Basket Diameter: | Low profile |
| Baskets: | 2 Pairs |
| Collapsed / extended: | 25 inches / 23-45 inches |
| Country of Origin: | China |
| Extendable Range: | [Collapsed] 62.5cm; [Usable] 62.5-130cm |
| Gender: | Unisex |
| Grip Material: | Cork |
| Grip Type: | Straight |
| Locking Mechanism: | FlickLock |
| Manufacturer Warranty: | 1 Year |
| Material: | carbon (shaft) / cork (grip) |
| Max. Length: | 62.5 in. |
| Maximum length: | 51 inches |
| Min. Length: | 25 in. |
| Minimum length: | 25 inches |
| Number Of Sections: | 3 |
| Pair/Single: | Pair |
| Pole Material: | Carbon |
| Protective Rubber Tips: | Available |
| Recommended Use: | Hiking, backpacking |
| Replaceable Baskets: | Yes |
| Replaceable Tips: | Yes |
| Sections: | 3 |
| Shaft material: | Carbon fiber |
| Shock Absorber: | No |
| Shock absorbing: | No |
| Tip Material: | Carbide |
| Weight: | 16oz (492g) per pair |
| Weight (pair): | 16 ounces |
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 | Black Diamond Alpine Carbon Cork Poles + Free Headlamp | $139.95 |
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| Black | 139.95 |
| Black / Silver | 139.00139.95139.95 |
| Carbon | 139.95 |
Ramsey Outdoor offers this product at $139.95, but does not provide any color/size information.
Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS) offers this product at $139.95, but does not provide any color/size information.
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O2GearShop.com (Spring 2009) offers this product at $139.95, but does not provide any color/size information.
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They are lightweight and strong. Very easy to adjust. Ive read reviews where people complain that they vibrate too much and makes them tired, but on all the rocks Ive been on..Ive never experienced this problem. Ive lost my balance once or twice and put all my weight on them and they didn't flinch. The only negative is I slipped on a rock and wiped out going down a mountain. I ended up scratching off some cork on the handle and cutting the foam grip thats under the cork. The carbon fiber seems to get scratched easily and can actually be cut. Bottom line is that on sharp rocks they can be some what fragile...but that could be expected I guess. Also my hands tend to sweat a little, and I don't know if it's the cork that causes it or if owning the foam hand grips would be the same story since these are my first trekking poles. Regardless...I think they are a great product! | |
| Jared Glick at Backcountry.com on 07/13/2009 | |
Excellent - very tough | |
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| Very solid poles. I didn't have one slip and I was putting a lot of weight on them. In one instance, I downclimbed 3200 (in less than 5 miles) of unstable slab, talus, and river rock wearing a 65-pound pack and they held up perfectly. The tips grip rock very nicely and do not wear out easily at all. Even if they did, a new set of replacement tips is very cheap. I used them on rock, dirt, and in streams. They got banged around a bit and still held up just fine with no nicks of breaks in the carbon material. The top of the grip is made to be palmed for steep downclimbs and it can rub your hand raw if you do that for too long...but that's not really the pole. A simple repositioning of your hand on the grip will take care of this. | |
| Dave at REI on 07/02/2009 | |
The Best | |
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| I think these are the best trekking poles. I love all Black Diamond because of the flick lock system which is way better than the twist lock because of ease/speeed of use and also the fact that they will not collapse when you don't want them to. The carbon is the lightest and best material. I wouldn't mind using the Black Diamond Alpine CF but if you look closely you will notice that they don't have the lower foam grip to put your hand on when acsending (instead they have sand paper - don't ask me why they chose to do that). So this model has everything you need. Flick lock adjusting system, carbon construction and foam lower grip. You can't go wrong with these. | |
| ZacB at REI on 02/24/2009 | |
"Best Ultra Light Poles on the Market" | |
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| This are the best poles for those looking to shave weight in their equipment. The transition for different heights is also simple and quick. To date I have not had a single issue with them collapsing during use. | |
| Wesley A at Moosejaw on 11/05/2009 | |
The BEST! | |
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| I used these poles to trek morraine piles and climb mountains with 50+ lbs and cross the tundra with 200+ lbs. they literally saved my life. Awesome Product! | |
| X country at REI on 09/20/2009 | |
Good to go | |
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Good pole. very light. The grip is good even when you are sweaty. I like the clips that you adjust them with. | |
| spencer bowen at Backcountry.com on 09/13/2009 | |
