Black Diamond Contour Elliptic Shock Compact

Incorporating BD’s revolutionary shock-absorbing technology, the new Black Diamond Contour Elliptic Shock Compact has, well, shocked the trekking pole world. Built using patent-pending Control Shock Technology™ (CST), the pole’s progressive four-stage shock absorption handles hard compression without bottoming out. The CST’s unrivaled dampness absorbs light and medium strikes without the ineffective pogo-ing rebound of inferior shock systems. The patent-pending external design maximizes pole collapsibility and is stealthy quiet, meaning no more “click, clack, click, clack” associated with other shock-absorbing trekking poles. Additionally, the elliptic shape of the pole provides twice the fore and aft stiffness of round-shafted poles. The Contour Elliptic Shocks also feature dual FlickLocks for solid and sure adjustments, dual-density grip tops, foam grip extensions, 360-degree Nubuck straps, Long Flex Tips and trekking baskets. It also comes in a Compact model, which is a shorter, 125 cm version with reduced grip size for smaller hands.

Features:

• Collapsed size: 62 cm (24.5 in)
• Dual FlickLocksS60º padded webbing
• Long Flex Tips
• Usable range: 70 cm (27.5 in) - 125 cm (49 in)
• Weight: 632 g (1 lb 6 oz)

The Contour Elliptic Shock Compact Trekking Pole by Black Diamond is built using patent-pending Control Shock Technology (CST). The pole’s progressive four-stage shock absorption handles hard compression without bottoming out. The CST’s unrivaled dampness absorbs light and medium strikes without the ineffective pogo-ing rebound of inferior shock systems. The patent-pending external design maximizes pole collapsibility and is stealthy quiet, meaning no more “click, clack, click, clack” associated with other shock-absorbing trekking poles. Additionally, the elliptic shape of the pole provides twice the fore and aft stiffness of round-shafted poles. The Contour Elliptic Shocks also feature dual FlickLocks for solid and sure adjustments, dual-density grip tops, foam grip extensions, 360-degree Nubuck straps, Long Flex Tips and trekking baskets.

Incorporating Black Diamond s revolutionary shock-absorbing technology, the new Contour Elliptic Shock has shocked (no pun intended) the trekking pole world. Built using patent-pending Control Shock Technology (CST), the pole s progressive four-stage shock absorption handles hard compression without bottoming out. The CST s unrivaled dampness also absorbs light and medium strikes without the ineffective rebound effect of other shock systems. Patent-pending external design maximizes pole collapsibility and is extremely quiet. The elliptic shape of the pole provides twice the fore and aft stiffness of round-shafted poles. Dual FlickLocks for solid and sure adjustments. Dual-density grip tops. Foam grip extensions. 360-degree nubuck straps. Long flex tips. Trekking baskets included. Length: 21.5 (extended length: 34.75).

Trek through snow and over scree with ease when you hike with the Contour Elliptic Shock Compact trekking poles from Black Diamond. Be easy on your joints with the Control Shock Technology that absorbs shock in four stages while you keep a solid grip with the double FlickLocks.

Features:

• Adjust the pole height with ease with the double FlickLocks
• Be easier on your body with the Control Shock Technology that provides 4-stage shock absorption that counteracts smooth and medium strikes while preventing hard bottoming out
• Enjoy the ergonomic comfort and strength provided by the elliptical shape
• Get a good grasp on them with the dual-density grip top, Nubuck strap, and textured extension
• Glide over terrain with the long flex tips and low-profile trekking baskets
• Sold in pairs