Black Diamond Trail Pro Shock Trekking Poles - Pair
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The Black Diamond Trail Pro Shock Trekking Poles combine FlickLock Pro adjustability and comfortable foam grips with a shock-absorbing system to enhance your treks through all kinds of terrain.
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- 3-section poles provide patented FlickLock Pro adjustability at both connection points and solid, slip-free security
- Simply flick the lock open, set the length and flick the lock closed—a quick, tight, and easily accomplished task, even with gloved hands
- Soft, dual-density foam grips and extensions have padded wrist straps for security
- Poles extend from 27 to 55 in.
- The Black Diamond Trail Pro Shock Trekking Poles include low-profile baskets and interchangeable carbide tips
| Best Use | Hiking |
|---|---|
| Shaft Construction | Aluminum |
| Grip Material | Foam |
| Adjustable | Yes |
| Maximum Length (in.) | 55 inches |
| Minimum Length (in.) | 27 inches |
| Maximum Length (cm) | 140 centimeters |
| Minimum Length (cm) | 68 centimeters |
| Locking Mechanism | External Lever Lock |
| Shock Absorbing | Yes |
| Basket Type | Trekking |
| Weight (Pair) | 1 lb. 4 oz. |
| Gender | Unisex |
| 100 CM | 110 CM | 120 CM | 130 CM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Height Range | < 5 ft. 1 in. | 5 ft. 1 in. - 5 ft. 7 in. | 5 ft. 8 in. - 5 ft. 11 in. | 6 ft. + |
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Expensive, But well worth the price
I bought my first pair of the shock absorbing poles over 10 years ago. They have been on numerous hikes with me or my son. My son used them at Philmont Scout Ranch and he really liked them. Last year I did a section hike of the Appalachian Trail with some friends and snapped a pole due to slipping and falling from an icy rock. The pole snapping was my fault, not the pole's. However, before it snapped it did save me from probably breaking my leg. I did not hesitate to get a replacement pair when I got home. This year my friends and I will be doing a section hike of the Ozark mountains and next year the Grand Canyon. A pair of these poles will be going with me. The poles work great. Both upper and lower clip adjustments stayed tight and never slipped. The hand grips are comfortable for me and my hands do not slip. Of course any set of poles will help save your knees, but these shock absorbing poles also seem to help with my arms. At 63, I need all the help I can get. Hike On!
shock absorption well worth it!
I bought these about a month ago for an upcoming trip to Guadalupe Mountains and they were extremely helpful in my trek. Great for uphill steep climbs, downhill support, and the shock absorption works very well. light on the hands, and good grip.
Tough Sticks for Big Pr
I was skeptical. Just picked these up from REI the other day. Sticks worked well at Hawn State Park in Missouri, first time used. Very hilly, uneven terrain with lots of rocks to maneuver around and had to rely on these poles to get me over certain logs and rocks. They never let me down. They appear insubstantial, and look like they won't hold your weight. But they supported by 215 lbs with a 40 lb back pack for 2 days over 6 miles or rugged terrain. It made the difference in my hike. Would I buy these again. Absolutely. And the clips never slip. Always keeps its grip on the pole (both lower and upper adjust). Great product. Can't wait to use these poles again.
Nice design, but extremely poor quality.
I bought this on 5/21. The strap is already coming apart on 6/23. I liked my last pair of Black Diamond I bought almost 10 years ago, that's why I got another pair. Seems like their quality have gone downhill. I attached a photo comparing what the strap looks like on my old hiking pole. The new strap is clearly thinner (in the name of saving weight or saving cost? I don't know). It's prettier to look at, but not as comfortable and clearly not as durable.
Don't leave home without em
New to backpacking at 48 so first pair I've owned, but I have to say I couldn't imagine going any distance, especially with a heavy pack, without them. So far have put 50 miles or so on them and have had no problems other than minor rubbing after hours of profuse sweating, but I found you can loosen your grip on handle and put more pressure on the padded straps with your palm area to alleviate that issue. You can also tell that the shocks are doing their job, especially on downhills. Tips don't slip even on sloped talus type rock. Would like to try some carbon fiber ultralight poles someday just to see the difference in weight and shock but can't imagine how they could be any better.
Black Diamond Trail Pro Shock Trekking Poles
Only used on packed earth and paved bike trail so far. Cams hold on these adjustable three section aluminum poles is excellent and extending to 130 cm (of possible 140 cm), the poles feel very strong. I have added the Leki rubber tips and these fit very well and stay on, do not damage walking surface. Excellent adjustable hand straps, slight padding and comfortable. There are lighter Z poles but these are still light weight and in my opinion more sturdy and because they are adjustable can be used by everyone and adjusted for waling style and terrain. Formed hand grip is well made, sturdy and comfortable, better than many other poles.
Saved my knees!!
Where so I start? I have a few friends that swear by trekking poles so I thought that I would give them a shot on a backpacking trip I took to Hellsgate wilderness near Payson Az. Firstly let me put the trip into perspective. I overestimated myself a little, after having come off of a 9 month bout of valley fever, I was a bit out of shape for this trail. Going in it was about 7.2 miles, and the last 3/4mi you lose 1800ft. These poles helped every step of the way. usually after 5mi I have knee pain, not this trip. Even after the brutal egress out of the canyon, my knees were in great shape. I initially figured that if I didn't care much for these I would just return them, but I totally believe they are worth their value, and plan on keeping them. Grips stayed solid even when hands were very sweaty. no blisters at all. And I can't even say enough about the shock absorption bushings! Fantastic product!!
Fragile
I expected the trekking poles to be more resilient, it broke after a slight fall of mine during a trekking, I am disappointed with the black diamond... :/
Thank you for writing a review. Sorry to hear that lower shaft broke on you, certainly not normal. I would recommend submitting a claim with my warranty department so that we can either get you a replacement section or a new pair of poles if necessary. You can file a claim here: https://warranty.bdel.com/CreateCase/StepOne Thanks again!
Great item
My first pair of trekking poles. I've used them on all different hikes but put them to the test with the Grand Canyon, from South Rim to the CO river; 16 miles, 5000' elevation difference from top to bottom. They work amazingly. The grip is comfortable, cause no blisters at all, still good with sweaty hands, and lightweight. Flicklock feature works well but I had to adjust the right pole several times as it seemed to loosen and get shorter (this may have been from the impacts on the way down). All in all, a great set of poles
Every hiker should have a pair
I have used these poles for the last year in colorado and put hundreds of miles on them. I have gotten them soaked several times, used them in all types of terrain from mud, sand, stone, skree... snow. I have put a lot of pressure on them, because of my bad knees going up and more so coming down from the mountains, with myself and pack there has been around 250 lbs of weight on them at times. They held strogn no problem.