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Black Diamond Contour Elliptical Trekking Poles - Pair
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Black Diamond Contour Elliptical Trekking Poles - Pair

Item # 760976

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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

Please note: Black Diamond products can only be shipped to the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

Imported.

Item 760976

Black Diamond Contour Elliptical Trekking Poles - Pair Specs

Specification

Description

Weight (pair)20 ounces
Shaft materialAluminum
Maximum length55 inches
Minimum length30 inches
Shock absorbingNo
Grip materialFoam
GenderUnisex

Black Diamond Contour Elliptical Trekking Poles - Pair Customer Reviews

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Black Diamond Contour Elliptical Trekking Poles - Pair
 
4.8

(based on 6 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Good grips (6)
  • Easy to adjust (5)
  • Strong (5)
  • Flexible (3)
  • Lightweight (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Backpacking (6)
    • Hiking (6)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Avid adventurer (3)
    • What Is Your Gear Style:
    • Comfort driven (3)

    Reviewed by 6 customers

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    Mar

    12

    2009

    (6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Classic

    By Slow Moving Fun Seeker

    from Denver, CO

    About Me Casual Adventurer

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Comfortable
    • Easy to adjust
    • Good grips
    • Strong

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Backpacking
      • Hiking

      Comments about Black Diamond Contour Elliptical Trekking Poles - Pair:

      I can't believe I waited so long to retire my Leki twist-lock poles. The foam handles on the Contour Elliptic are extremely comfortable and the 15-degree forward tilt really helps wrist wear and tear. The wrist straps are extremely well designed and comfortable--the difference they make is huge. Finally, the flick locks are so reliable, they make collapsing and expanding the poles a snap. No more fiddling to get the internal twist-lock mechanism to catch--with flick locks, it's an open and shut case. These are clearly superior and some of the best poles on the market.

      • Gift:
      • No
      • What Is Your Gear Style:
      • Comfort Driven

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

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      Sep

      24

      2008

      (6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Good set of trekking poles

      By hellafools

      from Bay Area

      About Me Casual Adventurer

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Easy to adjust
      • Good grips
      • Strong

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Backpacking
        • Day trip
        • Hiking

        Comments about Black Diamond Contour Elliptical Trekking Poles - Pair:

        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.

        • Gift:
        • No
        • What Is Your Gear Style:
        • Minimalist

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

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        Feb

        3

        2009

        (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

         
        4.0

        Great poles

        By roger45

        from Palmer, Alaska

        About Me Avid Adventurer

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Baskets stay on poles
        • Easy to adjust
        • Flexible
        • Good grips
        • Lightweight
        • Strong

        Cons

        • None

        Best Uses

        • Backpacking
        • Hiking

        Comments about Black Diamond Contour Elliptical Trekking Poles - Pair:

        I hike in the Chugach Mountains in Alaska year round. I use these poles on all hike and when hunting I find these poles superior to any other that I have tried. Excellent locking mechanism and very comfortable grips. They have taken a lot of abuse and have never failed me. Minor con (as with any collapsible pole), the sliding part of the poles can freeze solid in 0F temperatures and will not expand or collapse until thawed.

        • Gift:
        • No
        • What Is Your Gear Style:
        • Minimalist

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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        (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

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        Oct

        10

        2008

        (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        Flip-Locks Rule

        By MFEagle928

        from Saint Louis, MO

        About Me Outdoor Professional

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Easy to adjust
        • Good grips
        • Strong

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Backpacking
          • Hiking

          Comments about Black Diamond Contour Elliptical Trekking Poles - Pair:

          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.

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

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          Jan

          4

          2009

          (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          Fantastic Trekking poles

          By ScoutmasterJerry

          from Troutdale, OR

          About Me Avid Adventurer

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Easy to adjust
          • Flexible
          • Good grips
          • Lightweight

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Backpacking
            • Hiking
            • Snow shoeing

            Comments about Black Diamond Contour Elliptical Trekking Poles - Pair:

            These are fantastic poles... a real Knee saver!
            Use them for everything in the wilderness. Backpacking, Hiking, with the snow baskets, the are perfect for Snow Shoeing.
            I love the flip locks too... easy to use with gloves on.

            • Gift:
            • No
            • What Is Your Gear Style:
            • Comfort Driven

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

            (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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            Apr

            24

            2009

            (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

             
            5.0

            Heavenly soft grips

            By Pixa

            from Adelaide, Australia

            About Me Avid Adventurer

            Pros

            • Flexible
            • Good grips
            • Lightweight
            • Strong

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Backpacking
              • Hiking

              Comments about Black Diamond Contour Elliptical Trekking Poles - Pair:

              I have used these poles extensively, the longest time for a 12 day hike in the Swiss Alps. The grip is so soft and comfortable. I had no issues with hand blisters. The hand loops are comfortable with a wide strap to prevent chaffing.

              The flip lock meant that I could quickly and easily collapse them down to attach to my pack. They also collapsed small enough to fit inside my pack, very important for air travel. I like too that they have a removable snow/mud basket. I'm a fan

              • Gift:
              • No
              • What Is Your Gear Style:
              • Comfort Driven

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

              (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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