Black Diamond  Trail Trekking Poles - Pair

Strong, reliable trekking poles. I use mine for trekking and backcountry skiing. They're not the absolute lightest or the very latest model, but they're stable and durable. Six years ago I bent one when I jammed it sideways between two trees. I was able to bend the pole back so it collapses fully, and I've had no issues with it since. I particularly like the extended grips which make it easy to vary your hand placement when the trail alternates little ups and downs. The flicklock levers work great with gloves, and you can adjust the lock tightness screw with a fingernail. Bottom line: I won't be replacing these until they break, and who knows when that will be!

I bought these for a 7 day 70 mile backpacking trip. A few others brought cheaper poles and by the end of our trip they broke a total of 3 poles, but these were still in tip top shape. I am a bigger guy (6’2” 250) and I never had them loose height. Very good.

These were my first set of trekking poles. Hiked Observation Point in Zion and these saved my knees on the descent. There is a little vibration with them that was annoying at first but then I didn’t even notice it after a while. They travel well and I was easily able to get them in my suitcase (although I did check a bag so it was a large suitcase.) They did well for 4 days of moderate hiking and don’t show any signs of wear. Will be taking these hiking with me everywhere now. Definitely not the fanciest or most expensive, but for a new hiker like me, they were perfect.

I bought these to replace some old Silvas that stopped working. They collapse to a short length that fits easily on my pack. Quick to adjust (short for uphill long for downhill). In nine days one slipped to a shorter position once, when my full weight came down on it. The slip may have prevented it from bending.

Nice poles: comfortable, thin and light. Grips feel good. Severely tested them on a flood day. I weigh 150 pounds, and there was no buckle or slippage vaulting flooded creek sections.

I take a men's large or extra-large size glove. Was shocked to see how small the grips on these poles are and believe the small diameter will cause excessive hand fatigue. I also find the foam grip extension to be less grippy than some poles I have used and pretty short, but I could have lived with it. However, the grip diameter is a show-stopper and I will be returning these poles.

I bought a pair of these to replace a pair of Black Diamond's Trail Pro Shock Trekking Poles that I lost after 3+ years of use. I thought I would try to save some money and buy the poles without the shocks and that was a mistake. Two hours into my first hike I slipped on a wet rock and used one of the poles to catch myself and it bent. I weigh 180 lbs and wouldn't expect the pole to bend so easily. I still use them but can't collapse the bent one. They may be alright if you weigh 120lbs but I don't know. The Trail Pro Shock Trekking Poles really held up well and I will spend the extra next time.

Makes hiking enjoyable, especially for rocky terrain

I purchased the model just below this first, which had rubber, rubbed grips. Those bothered my hands on longer hikes but these grips are much better. The poles are light, sturdy, and easy to extend and retract. May upgrade to cork grips next time but these work perfectly

Never used sticks b4. till a hiking friend rec.d them. First use 4 day 3 night Mt Washington NH. REALLY helpful reducing stress packing in and out. After packing in did the summit without the sticks, that was a mistake. Next day used them all day to recoup. Used them nearly all the time after that on the trip. If you don't use sticks borrow some for a tuff hike, bet you'll buy some.