Black Diamond

Black Diamond Contour Elliptic

Moosejaw (Fall 2008)

Equally adept on snow, dirt and rock, the new Contour Elliptic by Black Diamond is a strong, versatile, high-mileage pole built for comfortable and secure navigation across variable terrain. Thanks to its elliptic shaft, the pole has twice the fore and aft stiffness of round-shafted poles. For increased comfort, the Contour Elliptic features a 15-degree corrective angle, 360-degree padded webbing, and ergonomic ovalized foam grip. The pole’s dual FlickLock® adjustment is efficient and simple to operate even with gloves on…?in the dark…?in a rainstorm…?with 40-mph wind gusts. On the business end, the pole comes outfitted with Long Flex Tips and easy-to-swap-out trekking and powder baskets for year-round hiking versatility. The Compact is a shorter, 125 cm version with reduced grip size for smaller hands.

REI

These super-stiff and lightweight trekking poles provide support and stability with an effortless swing, making your hikes and treks more enjoyable.

  • Elliptical shaft is non-rotating, offering immediate engagement
  • Elliptical FlickLock features simple, mid-stride slip-proof adjustment, and won't accidentally twist open like conventional twist-type adjusters
  • Simply flick the lock open, set the length and flick the lock closed—a quick, tight and easily accomplished task, even with gloved hands
  • Dual-density foam grips allow variable hand positioning and steep descent control
  • Adjustable 360° padded webbing loops support your wrists
  • Poles come with baskets and long flex tips for enhanced traction in scree and snow

USOutdoor.com

Equally adept on snow, dirt and rock, the new Contour Elliptic is a strong, versatile, high-mileage pole built for comfortable and secure navigation across variable terrain. Thanks to its elliptic shaft, the pole has twice the fore and aft stiffness of round-shafted poles. For increased comfort, the Contour Elliptic features a 15-degree corrective angle, 360-degree padded webbing, and ergonomic ovalized foam grip. The pole’s dual FlickLock® adjustment is efficient and simple to operate even with gloves on…?in the dark…?in a rainstorm…?with 40-mph wind gusts. On the business end, the pole comes outfitted with Long Flex Tips and easy-to-swap-out trekking and powder baskets for year-round hiking versatility.

Features:

  • Dual FlickLock adjustment
  • Easy-to-swap trekking and powder baskets
  • Elliptic shaftQ5-degree corrective angleS60-degree padded webbing
  • Ergonomic ovalized foam grip
  • Long flex tips

Rock/Creek Outfitters

The Black Diamond Contour Elliptic Poles are made for supporting your body and weight when trekking or hiking. Made to be super easy-to-use, as well as a comfortable pole offering year-round versatility. They now come equipped with BD's new 360-degree padded webbing for all-day comfort. An excellent value with glove-friendly dual FlickLocks, and a non-slip foam grip with lower extension for choking down on steeper terrain. Also equipped with a Long Flex Tip, and both a low-profile, non-snagging trekking basket and a winter-specific powder basket for those long winter skiing trips or hikes.

Features:

  • Compact is short with reduced grip size for smaller hands
  • Glove friendly dual FlickLocks
  • Long Flex Tip
  • Low profile, noon snagging trekking basket
  • New 360 degree padded webbing
  • Non slip foam grip with lower extension
  • Winter specific powder basket

Backcountry.com

The Black Diamond Contour Elliptic Trekking Poles' oval-shaped shafts increase rigidity, durability, and allow faster setup than standard round-stock poles. Not one to do things half way, Black Diamond also added forward-leaning ergonomic grips and plush dual-density straps to make your time on the trail as comfortable as possible. The Contour Elliptic Trekking Poles' FlickLock system ensures fast, secure adjustments, so you can concentrate on hiking and not worry about anything else.


Zappos.com

An easy-to-use, comfortable pole offering year-round versatility. Now equipped with Black Diamond's new 360-degree padded webbing for all-day comfort. Glove-friendly dual Flick Locks for stability. A non-slip foam grip with lower extension for choking down on steeper terrain. A long flex tip. A low-profile, non-snagging trekking basket and a winter-specific powder basket (both included with purchase). 31 length (46 extended length).


Mountain Gear

When you want the comfort and shock absorption of an elliptic pole without the shock to your wallet, turn to the Contour Elliptic from Black Diamond. Your joints will thank you for the elliptic shape and 15-degree corrective angle that keep you comfortable and on the move.

Features:

  • Adjust the height with ease thanks to the Double FlickLocks
  • Get a good, strong grasp with the dual-density grip top and 360-degree padded webbing strap
  • Keep your joints comfortable with the elliptic shape and 15 degree corrective angle that provide ergonomic comfort
  • Sold in pairs
  • Stay free of scrub with the Long Flex tips, low-profile trekking baskets and powder baskets

Oregon Mountain Community

Black Diamond Contour Elliptic The Contour Elliptic is an affordable, all around trekking pole that works well year round. Their elliptic shape gives them more comfort and strength, while double FlickLocks make them easy to adjust.

Features:

  • Collapsed length: 27 in.
  • Double FlockLocks
  • Dual-density grip top and 360-degree padded webbing strapQ5-degree corrective angle
  • Elliptic shape for ergonomic comfort and strength
  • Long Flex tips, low-profile trekking baskets and powder baskets
  • Sold in pairs
  • Usable length: 30-55 in.
Classified under: Accessories
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Baskets:1 Pair
Compressed / Extended length:27 / 30-55 inches
Extendable Range:[Collapsed] 70cm; [Usable] 76-140cm
Grip Material:Dual density composite
Grip material:Foam
Locking Mechanism:FlickLock
Manufacturer Warranty:1 Year
Material:aluminum
Maximum length:55 inches
Minimum length:30 inches
Protective Rubber Tips:Available
Recommended Use:Backpacking, hiking
Replaceable Baskets:Yes
Replaceable Tips:Yes
Sections:3
Shaft Material:Aluminum
Shaft material:Aluminum
Shock Absorber:No
Shock absorbing:No
Tip Material:Carbide
Weight:20oz (564g) per pair
Weight (pair):20 ounces
Weight per pair:1 lb 4 oz
$81.99 - $109.95
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Ink Blue 109.90 109.90 81.99
Regular   109.95
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Legend

  •     - REI
  •     - Moosejaw (Fall 2008)
  •     - Backcountry.com

Notes:

Oregon Mountain Community offers this product at $87.95, but does not provide any color/size information.

Zappos.com offers this product at $91.20, but does not provide any color/size information.

Mountain Gear offers this product at $109.00, but does not provide any color/size information.

USOutdoor.com offers this product at $109.95, but does not provide any color/size information.

Rock/Creek Outfitters offers this product at $109.95, but does not provide any color/size information.

Reviews:

Good poles

Charis Weathers at Backcountry.com on 11/18/2008
Rated: ****
What I like: the angle of the grip, the cork on the grip (I get less sweaty hands with cork over rubberized ones), the compactness when they are retracted, the nice wrist straps. What I'm not keen on: although the flicklock mechanism is easier to use than the twist-to-tighten system of my leki's, it's about impossible to do the flicklock with gloves. It takes a fair bit of finger strength to adjust; anyone with compromised finger strength may find these poles challenging (there isn't much "flick" in the flicklock). The bottom section is a bit fiddly - if you turn it wrong it takes a while to line it up correctly again. Also, the bottom section does NOT lock when it is retracted, so you need to carry these poles upside-down or the bottom section will slide right down 'cuz nothing keeps it in its sleeve when it's not extended.

Flip-Locks Rule

MFEagle928 at REI on 10/10/2008
Rated: *****
This is my fifth pair of trekking poles. I had previously owned Komperdell and Leki poles. But after using these, I am a Black Diamond loyalist. No matter how much abuse I put these poles through, the flip-locks do not slip, unlike the fasteners on other poles. The flip-locks are easy to adjust, strong, and dependable. The elliptical shape adds strength. The shock-absorbers are comfortable. The grips and wrist-straps are comfortable. Excellent poles.

Good set of trekking poles

hellafools at REI on 09/24/2008
Rated: *****
Grips are comfortable, and didn't chafe or irritate. Flik-locks are the best locks in the business. The trekking poles were stiff, and quiet.
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