How to Choose Ski Poles
Black Diamond Traverse 3 Ski Poles - Pair
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Completely redesigned for the splitboarder or skier who demands ultimate adjustability and versatility, the Black Diamond Traverse 3 ski poles are equally at home on the skintrack and on the descent.
- 3-piece adjustable aluminum poles with FlickLock adjustability for maximum versatility
- Buckle-less wrist straps and sticky rubber grips are comfortable and easy to adjust while on the move
- Ergonomic, dual-shot sticky rubber grips for positive connection
- Flat edge on grip heads for clearing snow from skis
- Soft-touch utility hooks on grips for quick binding heel riser adjustments
- 10 cm, 20 cm and 30 cm markings starting at the grip top for quick snow depth measurements
- Integrated PH3 screwdriver in shaft fits FlickLock and most bindings for in-field maintenance
- Adjustable Choke-up Ring allows you to customize your hand placement
- Sold as a pair
Imported.
View all Black Diamond Men's Ski Poles| Best Use | Splitboarding Backcountry Skiing |
|---|---|
| Basket Type | Powder and Standard |
| Shaft Construction | 7075 aluminum |
| Probe | Yes |
| Weight (Pair) | 9.9 ounces |
| Gender | Unisex |
| Adjustable | Yes |
| Collapsed Length (in.) | 85-125 CM: 22.8 inches |
| Minimum Length (in.) | 85-125 CM: 33.5 inches |
| Maximum Length (in.) | 85-125 CM: 49.2 inches |
| Collapsed Length (cm) | 85-125 CM: 58 centimeters |
| Minimum Length (cm) | 85-125 CM: 85 centimeters |
| Maximum Length (cm) | 85-125 CM: 125 centimeters |
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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