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Black Diamond Expedition 3 Ski Poles
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Meet the poles for your backcountry tours, fall switchbacks and summer scrambles. The Black Diamond Expedition 3 ski poles boast a collapsible design and more adjustability and comfort than before.
Shop similar products- 100% aluminum: 18 mm (0.71 in.) upper, 16 mm (0.63 in.) middle and 14 mm (0.55 in.) lower shafts
- Dual FlickLock® mechanisms let you adjust the length in 2 places
- 4-season extended foam grips offer an aggressive hooking point for manipulating bars and buckles; updated soft-touch grip top boosts comfort
- Adjustable vari-width straps provide ergonomic comfort, with or without gloves
- Comes with 100 mm (4 in.) powder baskets; indexed ferrules give 3/4 basket compatibility (additional baskets not included)
- Sold as a pair
Imported.
View all Black Diamond Men's Ski Poles| Best Use | Hiking Splitboarding Backcountry Skiing |
|---|---|
| Basket Type | Powder |
| Shaft Construction | Aluminum |
| Gender | Unisex |
| Adjustable | Yes |
Ski Poles
| 32 in./80cm | 34 in./85cm | 36 in./90cm | 38 in./95cm | 40 in./100cm | 42 in./105cm | 44 in./110cm | 46 in./115cm | 48 in./120cm | 49 in./125cm | 52 in./130 cm | 54 in./135cm | 56 in./140cm | 57 in./145cm | 59 in./150cm | 61 in./155cm | 63 in./160cm | 65 in./165cm | 67 in./170cm | 69 in./175cm | 71 in./180cm | |
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| Height Range (Downhill Skiing) | < 3'4" | 3'5" - 3'8" | 3'9" - 4'0" | 4'1" - 4'4" | 4'5" - 4'8" | 4'9" - 5'0" | 5'1" - 5'3" | 5'4" - 5'6" | 5'7" - 5'9" | 5'10" - 6'0" | 6'1" - 6'3" | 6'4" - 6'6" | 6'7" + | ||||||||
| Height Range (XC Skiing) | <4'7" | 4'8"-4'9" | 4'10"-4'11" | 5' - 5'1" | 5'2" - 5'3" | 5'4" - 5'5" | 5'6" - 5'7" | 5'8" - 5'9" | 5'10" - 5'11" | 6' - 6'1" | 6'2" - 6'3" | 6'4"-6'5" | 6'6"+ | ||||||||
| Height Range (Skate Skiing) | <4'7" | 4'8"-4'9" | 4'10-4'11" | 5'-5'1" | 5'2" - 5'3" | 5'4" - 5'5" | 5'6" - 5'7" | 5'8" - 5'9" | 5'10" - 5'11" | 6'-6'1" | 6'2"- 6'3" | 6'4" - 6'5" | 6'6"+ |
Sizing Notes
Please note, this sizing chart is meant to serve only as a guideline.
Sizing downhill poles: Stand in your ski boots on a level floor. With your poles upside down—grips touching the floor—grab the pole beneath the basket so that the top of your thumb touches the basket. Your elbow should now be at a 90-degree angle. If the angle is less than 90 degrees, get a shorter pole. If the angle is greater, get a longer pole.
Sizing XC poles: Stand in your XC ski boots on a level floor. Place the pole tips on the floor next to your feet. The top of the grips should reach your arm pits.
Sizing skate poles: Stand in your skate boots on a level floor. Place pole tips on the ground with the pole shafts perpendicular to the floor. The poles should reach from the ground up to a point somewhere between your chin and your lips.
For more information, please see REI Expert Advice.
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Graham S.
Really poor quality - broke multiple times
7 months ago
I was gifted these less than a year ago as a replacement for my aging Alpine Carbons which I have beat the heck out of all over the world. I am not sure what BD was thinking with the Expedition 3s but the whole build quality is very poor and have broken multiple times in less than a year. I trained pretty heavily (1x a week) with the E3s and took them to Denali in May this year (2024). They held up fine to Denali conditions, but with normal use after that have completely fallen apart. I know Denali takes a lot out of gear but for “Expedition” poles to die after a single expedition seems pretty weak. Definitely would not recommend. Shame! Btw, the Alpine Carbons are still going strong.
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John
Nevada
Good Poles with a Flaw -- The Baskets
4 months ago
This is my second set of BD Expedition 3 poles. I bought a second set when I lost my first set. I like these poles in the sense that they are affordable and are a decent 3 section pole. The locking mechanism is better than the typical twist-lock style pole. The basket / basket retention system is majorly flawed though. I knew from my first set the baskets have a tendency to fall off. So I really jammed on the baskets on my second set. But despite my efforts on day 5 of the new poles, I had a double basket ejection while riding down and both baskets were lost. In deep snow, poles without any baskets are nearly useless. I have heard this complain from others also, and wish BD would address the issue.
Age:45–54
Experience Level:Expert
Yes , I recommend this product
Peter N.
Broke
3 years ago
Lower section of pole broke clean in half after second use following low impact fall. Expected better durability for price.
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Matt E.
Awesome poles with one gripe
5 months ago
First off. These things are bomber. Very sturdy and durable. The locking mechanism is strong and didn’t notice any slipping (which is saying something as I’m running them at the full 140cm and weigh 225+). My one gripe is that (although probably user error), no matter how hard I tried, I just couldn’t get the baskets to lock into place. I ended up losing one in deep conditions on my first trip with these. Will have to buy a new set. As mentioned, likely user error, but shouldn’t be rocket science to get these in place. Your mileage may vary on this issue.
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Beefs
Nice, light poles. Powder baskets take work
2 years ago
Powder baskets have to be forced on with firm twisting. More than you think it takes. They have to be screwed on until they touch the notched plastic ring sitting just above the threads for the basket. Once they pop into place you are golden. Would be 5/5 if not for the basket install.
Walt A.
Sturdy and packable
3 years ago
Great pole for those looking for a studier option than the BD Carbon Z-pole offeing. I had those too, and they broke on me in the first season. Getting the baskets on the Expeditions is quite a head scratcher, but once you Youtube it and get the baskets past the threads it's smooth sailing. I took these on a recent ascent of Mt. Saint Helens and they did not falter. I like that I could still fit them in diagonally into my BC pack for the descent, rather than strapping to the side. The grips are well tailored for uphill trekking as well.
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Bennett M.
Ol' Reliable
3 years ago
Use these for Splitboard Missions and possibly hiking as well. I borrowed a pair last season and had to get my own. Previously had a collapsible set (non BD) that gave me headaches and didn't feel nearly as solid. What I like most about the E3 poles is the extended grip range for awkward traverses and the easy to adjust Flicklock levers. They feel really solid and like something I can count on. Excellent product from BD! All the stars, Highly RECOMMEND.
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Kaur V.
Best ski trekking poles I have ever had
2 years ago
I have had many poles, including other BD models. This one is the best I have ever used so far: - sturdy and trustworthy - extendable to 140cm - necessary for ski hiking that needs longer poles than usual trekking on-foot - simple and comfortable wrist strap - extending and shortening is easy and can be done with gloves (useful in arctic conditions) Thank you, Black Diamond, for providing us those good companions!
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Annie Q.
Powder Baskets thread
2 years ago
Paid full price and used them for the first time - could not get the Powder basket to thread on properly therefore could not get them to get past the thread to stay securely on. Even my two 6-foot tall buddies couldn't get the baskets to go on properly. Thread is cheap plastic and got warped in the process. As a result, I lost one of the basket during final approach. I would not recommend these poles
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Joshua H.
Excellent Compact Poles
1 year ago
Been eyeing up collapsable poles for a while now and finally got them. They were excellent for what I needed - something I could throw on/in a pack for when I needed to go pole-less and easily extended when I needed them. Locking mechanism was nice and snug and the length markings on each section made it extremely easy to line up each time. Definitely recommend these poles!
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