Black Diamond

Black Diamond Carbon Fiber Poles

Skiing > Poles Rated: **** by 39 reviews
REI

With three vibration-absorbing carbon fiber sections, these exceedingly light trekking poles provide support and stability and an effortless swing.

  • Three sections of carbon fiber create ultralight poles that absorb vibration and retain strength over a wide temperature range
  • Dual FlickLock adjusters allow easy, slip-proof adjustment, and won't accidentally twist open like conventional "twist" type adjusters
  • Dual-density top knobs and nonslip foam grips fit comfortably in your hands
  • Adjustable nylon webbing wrist loops support wrists
  • Gripper extension beneath the top grip allows the hiker to drop the uphill hand lower on the shaft while traversing steep terrain
  • Features carbide tips and low-profile 1.5-inch trekking discs; disc's small size reduces weight and the snagging

Backcountry.com

Black Diamond Carbon Fiber FlickLock Ski Poles are the strongest and lightest poles in the BD line. Frankly, they kick ass! A carbon fiber lower shaft and aluminum upper are secured together by BD's patented FlickLock, a device that opens and closes with the flick or your thumb. The user-friendly FlickLock makes these some of the easiest poles to adjust which you'll appreciate in the backcountry. Another nifty feature is dual-density grips with a slight corrective angle to maximize your control on steep descents. The carbon fiber-aluminum combo produces a light and balanced swing weight like none other.

Paragon Sports

A backcountry essential, our lightest adjustable poles are built from a lightweight combination of ultra-strong 7075 aluminum and featherweight carbon fiber for excellent balance and minimal swing weight. The solid FlickLock® mechanism makes height adjustment simple and secure.

Features:

  • BD ¾ Baskets
  • Grippy dual-density grips

TahoeMountainSports.com

The epitome of backcountry adjustable poles, the Black Diamond Flicklock carbon fiber pole is the lightest, adjustable pole on the market

Features:

  • Available in 2 sizes: 100-125 cm (39-49in.) or 115-140 cm (45-55in.)
  • Awesome swing weight and durability
  • Color: Tibetan Red
  • Combines 7075 aluminum and a carbon fiber lower
  • Comes with the BD 3/4 baskets and the really nice dual density grips
  • The Flicklock mechanism is a tried and true Black Diamond trait. No slipping, getting stuck, or any other pole adjusting issues, just simple and easy to use
  • Weight: 490 grams or 1 lb. 1 oz. per pair
Classified under: Telemark
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Breakaway Straps:No
Extendable Range:100-125, 115-140
Grip Material:Dual Density Rubber
Grip material:Rubber
Maximum length:51 inches
Minimum length:25 inches
Number of Baskets:1 pair
Probe:No
Probe length:N/A
Recommended use:Resort or Backcountry Skiing
Replaceable Baskets:Yes
Shaft Material:7075 aluminum, carbon fiber
Shaft material:Carbon fiber
Shock absorbing:No
Tip Material:Carbide
Warranty:1 Year
Weight:1lb 1oz
Weight (pair):17 ounces
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CarbonRed 100-125cmRed 115-140cmN/A
Pair X 62-130 Cm 96.99   
100-125cm    99.90
115-140cm    99.90
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Red 100-125cm
Red 100-125cm
Red 115-140cm
Red 115-140cm
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Pair X 62-130 Cm 96.99    
100-125cm    99.90
115-140cm    99.90
N/A  99.95 99.95  

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  •     - Backcountry.com
  •     - REI
  •     - Paragon Sports

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Reviews:

Bends Easily

Not Canary Yellow at Backcountry.com on 11/24/2008
Rated: ***
One of my poles already has a bend in the top section. Other than that, they are light and maneuverable. The baskets provide decent gription in the powder.

Best pole around

Chris Matheson at Backcountry.com on 11/24/2008
Rated: *****
I've skied these poles more then 60 days and really abuse my poles. These have held up perfectly. The flick lock is superior. I've broken many pairs of poles(Leki, Scott, Voile, K2) but these hold up to all the abuse I can give them.

Light and swing well

T Judkins at Backcountry.com on 11/24/2008
Rated: ****
Tried out the new poles recently and they worked great. Had no problems with telescoping. I'll probably get some smaller baskets for resort skiing though... it would be nice if they came with a couple basket options.

Look cool but worth it?

JohnGchrist at Backcountry.com on 11/24/2008
Rated: **
The Black Diamond traverse poles are only an ounce heavier but about 40 bucks cheaper. These do look cooler though.

Considering what else is on the market.

MountainMan Cowboy at Backcountry.com on 11/24/2008
Rated: ****
I think these poles are the best on the market considering the Life-Link carbon fiber avalanche probe poles malfunction in cold weather. I know this is supposed to be a review about the Black Diamond poles, but I think the fact that Life-Link did not recall their poles which were designed so poorly that they malfunction in the field, or worse yet, simply sleeping overnight in your truck to go skiing the next day. Well what good is a pair of avalanche probe poles in the backcountry if they are going to self destruct all by themselves. Unacceptable. So I would highly recommend just buying the Black Diamond poles which seem to work so far. However, I would like to see a little more competition so that 'we' the customers have more of a selection on quality because I really cannot compare these poles to another brand with all considering. Don't slack off Black Diamond! I am noticing some obvious improvements that could be made.

Fragile toy

Krazy Karve at Backcountry.com on 11/24/2008
Rated: **
I have used the same pair of BD 7075 Aluminum flicklocks for 6 years of resort and BC Teleskiing use. I took these new CF flicklocks out for the first day and on the fourth run on some fast New England hardpack, my outside edge of the uphill ski swiped the pole during a GS style turn and the bottom 6" of pole snapped off clean. I had to ski back to my car (45min) to retrieve my old faithful aluminum flick-locks. Get the aluminum flicklocks - they weigh the same, have greater adjustment range and are more durable. The swing was nice on the CF poles, but Teleskiing hard eastern bumps with a broken pole is less than perfect.

Dandy poles.

Gordonlightfootsbiggestfan at Backcountry.com on 11/24/2008
Rated: *****
These are a great lightwieght pole I purchased for my dad. He digs the adjustability for traverses and side-steps at our local resort. The flicklock adjuster is easy to use with gloves on and never slips. These are great poles.

Pricey, but very nice

Jonathan S. Shefftz at Backcountry.com on 11/24/2008
Rated: *****
Flicklock mechanism works perfectly, once you tighten it up sufficiently. Nice design for the pole baskets too. Carbon lower shaft makes for excellent swing weight, though somewhat flexible unlike some carbon poles (although this also absorbs shock). Had some problems with the pole tips starting to bend (probably a result of a sticky Diamir heel lock one spring, which I eventually fixed), but so far haven’t broken. One of the few probe poles that really could make a decent avy probe, though I always carry a dedicated sectional probe too.

quick and easy

Knee-Dropper at Backcountry.com on 11/24/2008
Rated: *****
As a tele skier, I adjust my pole length a lot between hiking, touring, and skiing. The flick lock is the fastest and most efficient means for adjusting a pole and the thing can with stand pressure.

Versatile Poles

jfagan at Backcountry.com on 11/24/2008
Rated: ****
This is my second pair (left the 1st in the parking lot)and I don't see why anyone would rather have fixed length poles. I change the length when switching from AT to race or Alpine skis and also when hiking up or down. Once you get the screw set properly on the lock they do not slip. The only down side is that they don't pack up small enough to put on your pack like the three piece ones do.

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