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Black Diamond Trail Back Trekking Poles - Pair

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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

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Black Diamond Trail Back Trekking Poles - Pair Customer Reviews

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Black Diamond Trail Back Trekking Poles - Pair

4.4

(based on 49 reviews)

96%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Easy to adjust (45)
Lightweight (44)
Well built / quality (39)
Good grips (33)
Flexible (17)

Cons

Gives blisters (3)

Best Uses

Hiking (42)
Backpacking (39)
Day trip (23)
Snowshoeing (3)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid adventurer (27), Casual/ recreational (16), Casual adventurer (4)
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Survivalist / minimalist (20), Comfort driven (19)

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Apr

2009

(55 of 57 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Saved My Life...Twice

By Almost Dead

from Florida

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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.

Jul

2008

(32 of 32 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Loveable but breakable

By alex ak

from alaska

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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!

Mar

2008

(28 of 29 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great and durable

By The Wall

from AZ

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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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.

Jul

2008

(26 of 26 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Invaluable friend for hilly terrain

By alex the backpacker

from Cedar Grove, WI

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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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.

Sep

2008

(19 of 19 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Something to look for.....

By Edwin in SLC

from Salt Lake City, UT

About Me Advanced

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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.

Jan

2009

(17 of 17 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Trek poles are significant

By jbrown

from Atlanta, GA

About Me Casual Adventurer

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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).

Aug

2009

(16 of 16 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Super KNEE Saver!

By OneGroove

from Santa Clara, CA

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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!

Nov

2008

(15 of 15 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Nimble but strong

By amberleb

from Chicagoland, Ill.

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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.

May

2011

(10 of 10 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Remove the plastic tab

By booktown

from Portland, OR

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Easy to adjust
Flexible
Lightweight
Strong

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about Black Diamond Trail Back Trekking Poles - Pair:

As others have mentioned, the little plastic tab on the grip (holding the strap) is improperly designed and rubs the thumb and forefinger. I fixed this problem on my set by unscrewing the screw in the top of the grip (which retains the strap and plastic tab), removing the plastic tab, folding the loose end of the strap into the fold of the other end (that previously folded over the plastic tab), then screwing in the retaining screw again. You have to cut the strap band at the end to remove the plastic tab, then singe the cut end. The strap is now at a fixed length, but that's fine for me. It can still be adjusted by redoing the whole process at a different length. Now my grip is perfectly comfy. Photo is of the altered grip.

Apr

2009

(9 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great poles for the price

By camper96285

from Salem, VA

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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.