How to Choose Trekking Poles and Hiking Staffs

Easy to adjust and pack, these Black Diamond trekking poles are made for dedicated hikers. You'll love them for everything from short weekend hikes to multiday treks.
Imported.
View the Black Diamond Trail Product LineView all Black Diamond Trekking Poles| Best Use | Hiking |
|---|---|
| Shaft Construction | UL-certified, recycled aluminum |
| Grip Material | Cork |
| Adjustable | Yes |
| Maximum Length (in.) | 110-125 CM: 49.2 inches 120-135 CM: 53 inches |
| Minimum Length (in.) | 110-125 CM: 43.3 inches 120-135 CM: 47.2 inches |
| Collapsed Length (in.) | 110-125 CM: 14.5 inches 120-135 CM: 15.7 inches |
| Maximum Length (cm) | 110-125 CM: 125 centimeters 120-135 CM: 135 centimeters |
| Minimum Length (cm) | 110-125 CM: 110 centimeters 120-135 CM: 120 centimeters |
| Collapsed Length (cm) | 110-125 CM: 37 centimeters 120-135 CM: 40 centimeters |
| Locking Mechanism | External Lever Lock |
| Basket Type | Powder and Trekking |
| Weight (Pair) | 110-125 CM: 1 lb. 1.92 oz. ounces 120-135 CM: 1 lb. 2.84 oz. ounces |
| 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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These poles are NOT ultralight. The specs on the REI website say "Weight (pair) - 9.42 oz." However, the packaging clearly stated when I received them that they are 9.4oz PER POLE. I am going to return without trying them. I thought when I saw them on the REI site in January that Black Diamond had come up with a true competitor in ultralight poles. Too good to be true. I don't know how they rate compared to other BD poles.