Black Diamond Contour Elliptic Shock

Incorporating BD’s revolutionary shock-absorbing technology, the new Contour Elliptic Shock 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:

• Adze head
• Collapsed size: 68 cm (27 in.)
• Straight shaft
• Usable range: 76 cm (30 in.) - 140 cm (55 in.)
• Weight: 664 g (1 lb 8 oz)

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: 24.25 (extended length: 39.75).

Black Diamond pulled out all the stops to make the Contour Elliptic Shock Trekking Poles incredibly comfortable to use when you hit the trail. A shock absorber eases abuse on your arms, and the Elliptic Trekking Poles include forward-leaning ergonomic grips to ease wrist strain. Oval shafts decrease flexing and increase durability. These plush trekking poles even come with dual-density padded straps to cradle your wrists while you hike. Black Diamond added their FlickLock adjustment system to fluid, dependable length changes. These plush trekking poles even come with dual-density padded straps to cradle your wrists while you hike.

Trek through snow and over scree with ease when you hike with the Contour Elliptic Shock 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