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Black Diamond Contour Elliptical Trekking Poles - Pair

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Black Diamond Contour Elliptical Trekking Poles - Pair

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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

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Black Diamond Contour Elliptical Trekking Poles - Pair Specs

Specification	Description
Weight (pair)	20 ounces
Shaft material	Aluminum
Maximum length	55 inches
Minimum length	30 inches
Shock absorbing	No
Grip material	Foam
Gender	Unisex

Black Diamond Contour Elliptical Trekking Poles - Pair Customer Reviews

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Black Diamond Contour Elliptical Trekking Poles - Pair

4.4

(based on 10 reviews)

80%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Well built / quality (9)
Easy to adjust (8)
Good grips (8)
Lightweight (5)
Flexible (3)

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking (10)
Hiking (9)

Reviewer Profile:
Avid adventurer (7)
What Is Your Gear Style:
Comfort driven (5), Survivalist / minimalist (3)

Reviewed by 10 customers

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Mar

2009

(7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Classic

By Slow Moving Fun Seeker

from Denver, CO

About Me Casual Adventurer

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.

Feb

2009

(6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Great poles

By roger45

from Palmer, Alaska

About Me Avid Adventurer

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.

Oct

2008

(6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Flip-Locks Rule

By MFEagle928

from Saint Louis, MO

About Me Outdoor Professional

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.

Sep

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

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.

Apr

2009

(4 of 4 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

Jan

2009

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Fantastic Trekking poles

By ScoutmasterJerry

from Troutdale, OR

About Me Avid Adventurer

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.

Mar

2010

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Good poles with some durability issues

By jstr

from Seattle, WA

About Me Avid Adventurer

Pros

Lightweight
Strong

Cons

Internal oxidation
Loose parts

Best Uses

Backpacking
Day trip
Hiking

Comments about Black Diamond Contour Elliptical Trekking Poles - Pair:

These poles were rock-solid when I bought them last year. Smooth adjustment, no bending, and they never collapsed mid-hike like some other poles I tried. I took them apart to clean and dry them frequently per BD's recommendation. These things aren't cheap, so I try to treat them well.

At some point, the black caps on top of the middle pole sections came off, and after that the poles didn't slide as smoothly when adjusting their lengths. Then the insides of the tubes started oxidizing. I cleaned them out, but the white junk keeps coming back. The flick locks became loose as a result of having to pull hard to overcome the friction from oxidation when adjusting the poles. (They're still solid when clamped, though.) The padding on the wrist strap has started to come off in one part.

The poles still work when I'm hiking. I'm not worried about them falling apart. However, they're a pain to adjust and maintain, and the wrist strap isn't quite as comfortable. BD's warranty is only good for a year, so if you do buy these poles, REI might be the best place to do it. The return policy will cover you in case anything comes up.

Jul

2010

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Satisfied Customer

By laser

from Lancaster Co. PA

About Me Avid Adventurer

Pros

Easy to adjust
Good grips
Lightweight
Strong

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Hiking

Comments about Black Diamond Contour Elliptical Trekking Poles - Pair:

Just back from an 80 mile A.T. hike through the SNP and couldn't be happier with these poles. Grips were no issue even with wet palms. And the length adjustment was so easy as I must have done it hundreds of times on the fly. Purchased the tips with the poles which made it quiet and more stable on the rocks. They performed as expected.

Jun

2010

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

FlickLock is the only way to go

By Drift Woody

from Downers Grove, Illinois

About Me Avid Adventurer

Pros

Easy to adjust
FlickLock
Good grips
Strong

Cons

Wrist straps loosen

Best Uses

Backpacking
Hiking
Shelter poles

Comments about Black Diamond Contour Elliptical Trekking Poles - Pair:

I always use trekking poles when backpacking because they save a lot of strain on my knees (especially downhill); they prevent falls (especially when crossing streams); and I use them as poles for my tarptent or tarp.

The FlickLock mechanism is far superior to twist-lock. I have 100% confidence in them whereas the twist-lock would occasionally slip or get stuck.

My only complaint so far with the Countour Ellipticals is that the wrist straps tend to gradually loosen and I have to re-adjust them after awhile. This minor gripe is why I gave them a 4-star rating instead of 5.

Apr

2010

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

comfortable but the straps didn't last

By outhiking

from Minneapolis

About Me Avid Adventurer

Pros

Easy to adjust
Strong

Cons

Interanal oxidation
Straps coming apart

Best Uses

Backpacking

Comments about Black Diamond Contour Elliptical Trekking Poles - Pair:

I used them to finish up 100 miles of the Superior Hiking trail. Pulled them out after the winter and really had to work to get them extended. Found out that the shaft and a lot of oxidation that I'm going to have to clean. The straps are also coming apart, something I'd read others had problems with. I do think the locking mechanism works really good.