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Black Diamond Contour Elliptic Trekking Poles - Pair

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Black Diamond Contour Elliptic Trekking Poles - Pair

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The Black Diamond Contour Elliptic trekking poles provide super-stiff support and lightweight stability with an effortless swing, making your hikes and treks more enjoyable.

Elliptical aluminum shafts are non-rotating, offering immediate engagement
Elliptical double 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
The Black Diamond Contour Elliptic trekking poles come with baskets and interchangeable carbide tips for enhanced traction in scree and snow

Please note: Black Diamond products can only be shipped to U.S. addresses.

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Black Diamond Contour Elliptic Trekking Poles - Pair Customer Reviews

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Black Diamond Contour Elliptic Trekking Poles - Pair

4.0

(based on 6 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Durable (4)
Good stiffness (4)
Ergonomic grip (3)
Lightweight (3)

Cons

Best Uses

Alpine (3)

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Apr

2013

3.0

should have wheels on these poles

By slo the hiker

from deming,new mexico

About Me Advanced

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Pros

Durable

Cons

Heavy

Best Uses

Comments about Black Diamond Contour Elliptic Trekking Poles - Pair:

A.T. hiker -use poles to support new tent -had liki carbon fiber have snapped twice in two months the aluminum will only bend 'they are heavy for sure.

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Jan

2013

4.0

good product

By Snowshoe John

from Anacortes,WA. USA

About Me Intermediate

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Pros

Durable
Ergonomic Grip
Good Precision
Good Stiffness

Cons

Best Uses

Hiking
Snowshoeing

Comments about Black Diamond Contour Elliptic Trekking Poles - Pair:

They felt very sturdy, didn't flex or wiggle when snowshoeing. Very good length adjustment, did not slip.

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Aug

2012

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great trekking poles!

By kechnthrow

from Seattle, WA

About Me Intermediate

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Pros

Durable
Ergonomic Grip
Good Stiffness
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Alpine

Comments about Black Diamond Contour Elliptic Trekking Poles - Pair:

I'd bought these for an upcoming one week, 125 mile hike of the PCT, after reading of the benefits of using trekking poles. To prepare for the big hike, I loaded my pack and did a couple four mile day hikes. At first, I didn't think I'd like using the poles, as I preferred to let my arms free-swing. But I found them at least somewhat helpful on uphill climbs, so I brought them on the big trip. And thank goodness I did.

First of all, if you're on the fence on whether or not to use poles for an extended hike, take it from me, they help considerably on uphills. Whether it be a slight incline, or a 15% grade, trekking poles take a tremendous amount of stress off your legs while striding uphill. You can go a lot faster, and it's way easier on your legs.

These poles were awesome. The "flicklock" mechanisms worked perfectly, and held strong at whatever setting I put them at. They are very lightweight and easy to whip around bushes or obstacles that may be in my way. Aside from using them to push on each stride, they also came in very handy as extra "legs" when crossing creeks and the like.

The straps on the handles are adjustable; I pulled the loose strap out a bit to tighten up the padded strap that goes around the back of your hand.

The poles are completely adjustable to find that perfect length. I played around with mine until I found the right fit for me. I hiked several miles at 125 cm, dropped them down to 120, and then settled on 115 cm. In hindsight, I should've gotten the shorter version of the same pole, saving myself a couple ounces.

If you haven't used poles for hiking before, I'd highly suggest them. I read that they assist by 25%, and I believe it. And if you do decide to get some, these are an excellent choice. At the end of 125 miles of abuse, they still performed perfectly and are ready for my next big hike.

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Jun

2012

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

Where is the quality control?

By Jim in CDA

from Coeur d Alene, ID

About Me Advanced

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Pros

Ergonomic Grip
Good Stiffness

Cons

Best Uses

Alpine
Snowshoeing

Comments about Black Diamond Contour Elliptic Trekking Poles - Pair:

After using these poles one day, I had to return them. The studs used to mount the top of the grip were not countersunk and thus portruded making the grips unacceptable. I may order another pair if I can get some properly made. I do like the sturdiness of the shafts.

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May

2012

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

great poles

By swamp hippy

from in motion, USA

About Me Advanced

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Pros

Durable
Good Stiffness
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Alpine
Backpacking
Randonee

Comments about Black Diamond Contour Elliptic Trekking Poles - Pair:

I just ordered my second pair. First pair lasted 4 years of hard use and only needed to be replaced after careless whacking against trees and slow signs caused dents in the shaft that hindered collapsability. I used these poles as trekkers in the summer, for all my backcountry ski and snowshoe trips and as my downhill resort pole because of its lightness and compactibility. I've seen lots of circlar poles get criped and fail but I've had the contours bowed out in a crazy arc with all my weight leaning on it and they took the abuse. The flick locks had to be tightened occassionally but I never had any other issues and don't really like the newer tent pole design BD is using. It was nice to be able to pull the poles completely apart for cleaning.

Bottom Line: Bomber pole worth the $

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Feb

2012

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

good product

By walker19

from anchorage ak

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Easy to adjust
Flexible
Good grips
Lightweight
Strong

Cons

Best Uses

Hiking

Comments about Black Diamond Contour Elliptic Trekking Poles - Pair:

i got these poles after back surgery to help get out walking again as i was very unstable on my feet and had a problem walking any distance at all. after getting them it really helped with stability, it made walking so much easier even on flat trails so i was able to build my strength back up. now its been 2 years out of surgery and i still use them hiking or walking on trails. they are not useful on paved surfaces but any dirt or rock trails perfection. also is a good arm workout. really similar workout to cross country skiing great product adjustablity is good collapses down to a small size for traveling or storage over the winter