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Black Diamond Trail Back Trekking Poles - Pair
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Black Diamond Trail Back Trekking Poles - Pair

Item # 768624

$79.95

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The Black Diamond Trail Back trekking poles feature ultralight shafts and double FlickLock adjustability for ease of use.

  • Narrow-diameter aluminum shafts maximize strength while reducing swing weight
  • Three-section poles; patented FlickLocks hold length settings with zero slippage
  • Simply flick the lock open, set the length and flick the lock closed—quick, tight and easily accomplished, even with gloves on
  • Ergonomic rubber grips and adjustable nylon wrist straps enhance comfort and support
  • Low-profile trekking baskets and long flex tips ensure traction in scree and snow

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

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Item 768624

Black Diamond Trail Back Trekking Poles - Pair Specs

Specification

Description

Weight (pair)20 ounces
Shaft materialAluminum
Maximum length55 inches
Minimum length27 inches
Shock absorbingNo
Grip materialRubber
GenderUnisex

Black Diamond Trail Back Trekking Poles - Pair Customer Reviews

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Black Diamond Trail Back Trekking Poles - Pair
 
4.6

(based on 19 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Easy to adjust (17)
  • Lightweight (17)
  • Strong (14)
  • Good grips (12)
  • Flexible (6)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Hiking (18)
    • Backpacking (15)
    • Day trip (9)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Avid adventurer (11), Casual adventurer (6)
    • What Is Your Gear Style:
    • Minimalist (8), Comfort driven (7)

    Reviewed by 19 customers

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    Mar

    9

    2008

    (10 of 10 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Great and durable

    By The Wall

    from AZ

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Easy to adjust
    • Good grips
    • Lightweight
    • Strong

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Backpacking
      • Day trip
      • Hiking

      Comments about Black Diamond Trail Back Trekking Poles - Pair:

      This is my second pair of poles. The first were twist-lock with the spring shock absorbers. This pair blows the other pair away. The locking mechanism on thee are superior to any twist-lock. The grips are nice and the poles are lightweight. I'll never go to any other brand besides BD in the future.

      • What Is Your Gear Style:
      • Comfort Driven

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (10 of 10 customers found this review helpful)

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      Jul

      22

      2008

      (7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      Loveable but breakable

      By alex ak

      from alaska

      About Me Avid Adventurer

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Easy to adjust
      • Flexible
      • Good grips
      • Lightweight

      Cons

      • Brittle

      Best Uses

      • Backpacking
      • Hiking

      Comments about Black Diamond Trail Back Trekking Poles - Pair:

      First use of these was on a four day search in Alaska. They did fantastic for the first two days - super light, very easy to use (I love the flicklocks), survived all kinds of weird contortions and thrashing in the brush. On day three, I braced one on a large boulder as I side-stepped down and around it, and the motion somehow totally twisted the lower part of the pole, breaking it off. Bummer!

      The twin survived, though, and did well a few weeks later on a 3 day, 27 mile hike through Denali State Park. I'll continue using them even though the one pole broke fairly easily - so light!

      • What Is Your Gear Style:
      • Comfort Driven

      (7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

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      Apr

      26

      2009

      (6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Saved My Life...Twice

      By Almost Dead

      from Florida

      About Me Avid Adventurer

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Easy to adjust
      • Flexible
      • Lightweight
      • Strong

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Backpacking
        • Hiking

        Comments about Black Diamond Trail Back Trekking Poles - Pair:

        While on a hike up Humphrey's Peak in Arizona today, these poles saved my life twice--during their first use. During the final ascent, there is a very narrow and treacherous path covered in loose stone. On the other side is an approximately 70 degree slope that drops a couple thousand feet. I stumbled upon some loose rock sitting on top of hidden ice--I managed to stab the poles into the ground quickly and they held (I'm kinda fat). This occurred twice. I will never doubt the quality of these poles. During the rest of the ascent and descent they proved themselves over and over again, saving knees and pulling me out of deep snow. They are very flexible and did not bend despite serious abuse. Additionally they are lightweight and comfortable. 5-stars for utility, strength, and saving my life.

        • 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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        Jan

        17

        2009

        (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        Trek poles are significant

        By jbrown

        from Atlanta, GA

        About Me Casual Adventurer

        Pros

        • Easy to adjust
        • Good grips
        • Lightweight
        • Strong

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Backpacking
          • Day trip
          • Hiking

          Comments about Black Diamond Trail Back Trekking Poles - Pair:

          These are the first trekking poles I have ever owned. I chose Black Diamond because the responses on other brands suggested that they collapse or have other quality issues. These poles are easy to adjust, strong, and grip on granite. I have small hands and the grips on these particular poles fit me well and are comfortable. In general, Trek poles do make a dramatic difference in energy efficiency and balance gained from leverage. My body, knees and feet were saved a lot of trama becuase the poles reduce body shock, trama and foot slide (in the boot).

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

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

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          Jul

          8

          2008

          (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          Invaluable friend for hilly terrain

          By alex the backpacker

          from Cedar Grove, WI

          About Me Casual/ Recreational

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Easy to adjust
          • Flexible
          • Good grips
          • Lightweight

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Backpacking
            • Hiking

            Comments about Black Diamond Trail Back Trekking Poles - Pair:

            I used these poles on a two week backpacking trip in the mountains of Idaho. They were invaluable when it came to long days going up hill or down. The acted as 2 extra legs and helped me keep my balance on steep terrain. They were also very helpful when trudging through snow or mud. If I slipped I could use the poles to regain my balance.

            The only thing I had trouble with was that by the end of my trip the poles began to slide. The owner's manual tells you to adjust the locking mechanism every once and a while to keep them tight, but being in the middle of the woods without tools this wasn't possible. So make sure you have the right tools and knowledge to adjust these before you set off on a long excursion.

            • What Is Your Gear Style:
            • Comfort Driven

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

            (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

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            Nov

            3

            2008

            (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

             
            5.0

            Nimble but strong

            By amberleb

            from Chicagoland, Ill.

            About Me Avid Adventurer

            Site Member

            Pros

            • Easy to adjust
            • Good grips
            • Lightweight
            • Strong

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Backpacking
              • Hiking

              Comments about Black Diamond Trail Back Trekking Poles - Pair:

              After using my boyfriend's trekking poles for longer than a year, I decided to purchase my own. As a woman, these fit me perfectly. The rubber grips are a little slimmer, making them a better fit for my smaller hands. The flick-lock system prevents collapses. And the poles are light and nimble, yet provide good support. The narrower-than-normal wrist-straps are padded on one side with a soft material, so if I take the time to adjust them before starting out, they don't chafe at all (unlike other webbing-style straps). Because these lack anti-shock technology, there is a little bit of feedback and vibration when planting the pole. I don't find it distracting, rather, I prefer it to the antishock poles I was previously using.

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

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

              (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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              Sep

              16

              2008

              (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

               
              4.0

              Something to look for.....

              By Edwin in SLC

              from Salt Lake City, UT

              About Me Advanced

              Site Member

              Pros

              • Durable
              • Excellent Shock Absorption
              • Good Precision
              • Good Stiffness
              • Lightweight

              Cons

              • Uncomfortable Handle

              Best Uses

              • Backpacking
              • Cross-Country
              • Hiking
              • Snowshoeing

              Comments about Black Diamond Trail Back Trekking Poles - Pair:

              Overall, I really do like this product. The 'FlickLock' is awesome! The poles are lightweight, sturdy, easily adjustable, and nice looking. My only beef with the product is the placement of the wrist straps with the handle. The straps are secured with a plastic bracket, however, the bracket rubs against the pocket between the thumb and index finder. When wearing gloves (or if you hold the handle lower), this does not present an issue, but when bare-handed, it can cause some rubbing. Just something to test out before purchasing. Otherwise, this is a great product.

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

              (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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              Apr

              20

              2009

              (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

               
              5.0

              Great poles for the price

              By camper96285

              from Salem, VA

              About Me Avid Adventurer

              Site Member

              Pros

              • Easy to adjust
              • Flexible
              • Good grips
              • Lightweight
              • Strong

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Backpacking
                • Hiking

                Comments about Black Diamond Trail Back Trekking Poles - Pair:

                These poles are a must have for long backpacking trips. They are super strong and are really compact. They are pretty lightweight and you bearly even notice them when they are in your pack not being used. I use them everytime I go hiking and have no complaints.

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

                Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

                (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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                Jun

                22

                2008

                (3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                5.0

                Good poles.

                By CMRoberts

                from Ephrata, Washington

                About Me Avid Adventurer

                Pros

                • Easy to adjust
                • Good grips
                • Lightweight
                • Strong

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Backpacking
                  • Day trip
                  • Hiking

                  Comments about Black Diamond Trail Back Trekking Poles - Pair:

                  I gotta say, these poles are great, I just took 'em on a test run today for a pre-trip, and they lightweight, strong and comfortable. VERY easy to adjust them also. I was told when storing them though, it's best to unlock them, because over time the bolt stretches I suppose, not sure if that holds true, but it's what I'm told.

                  Anyways, great product for the price.

                  • What Is Your Gear Style:
                  • Minimalist

                  Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

                  (3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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                  Aug

                  29

                  2009

                  (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                   
                  5.0

                  Super KNEE Saver!

                  By OneGroove

                  from Santa Clara, CA

                  About Me Avid Adventurer

                  Pros

                  • Easy to adjust
                  • Lightweight
                  • Strong

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Hiking

                    Comments about Black Diamond Trail Back Trekking Poles - Pair:

                    Just bought these last night and wow, HUGE, HUGE difference on the descends after breaking it in this morning! I like many other hikers have that "oh so annoying" ITBS! Iliotibial band syndrome. Pain on the outside of the left knee(others have it on the right)and ONLY on the descends. I can ascend for days if I wanted too, but once I start the descends, PAIN!

                    These trekking poles have now made hiking most enjoyable! Very sturdy poles, love the flip-lock system, and wow, what support on my left knee on the descends! My knee is 100% better because of these poles!

                    If you're having ANY kind of knee problems during hiking, (see your doctor off course in case its something more serious) but IMHO, I would recommend these in a heartbeat!

                    • Gift:
                    • No

                    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

                    (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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