Our ultra-durable, workhorse two-piece aluminum pole built to withstand the abuse of long seasons and day-in, day-out backcountry touring.
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At Black Diamond, we're committed to going deep, whether that's into the mountains, the design process, or the community we love. Our fall/winter collection of equipment and apparel is built for the experience of casting off, and diving into the deep end of adventure.
Overall rating: 4.568182 / 5 from 44 reviews.
Review topics: [weight, looks, color, price, grip, poles, screwdriver, length, features, adjustment].
"Well constructed and looks very nice. I bought this passed season version because of the outstanding and safe color. Look forward to testing it out during winter!"
"These backcountry ski poles offer a great balance of lightweight performance and durability. The adjustable length is quick and secure, making transitions between climbs and descents easy, and the poles hold their setting even under heavy use. The grips are comfortable with gloves, and the powder baskets provide solid flotation in soft snow without getting in the way on firmer conditions. After a couple times of use in cold, variable terrain, the poles continue to perform reliably with minimal wear."
"These poles are lightweight and the quick locks keep them at the height you set them. So far, these were used for classic cross country skiing and uphill snowshoeing and its been easy setting the height for different purposes. Baskets needed to be heated up to properly screw on to poles but have been firmly in place ever since."
"Love these poles for backcountry. I had Leki 3-section poles that were too flimsy and Leki 2-section poles that were fine but bent and won’t easily retract anymore. These poles are bomber in comparison. I don’t plan on using them for resort skiing so that they last longer."
"I got them for a cat skiing trip and there bug baskets and easy adjustment made them perfect for the waist deep pow!!!"
"BEST FEATURE EVER IS . . . The hand grips are slender (ideal for smaller hands) but awesome for bigger grips also, as your hands don't go numb after hours on trails"
"These were purchased as a gift for Christmas. They arrived quickly and in excellent condition. Their colour is great and being adjustable is wonderful and the built in screwdriver a big plus."
"We have several pairs of these from different years. Very sturdy poles, great grips and fully adjustable."
"These poles are great for backcountry or in resort. Fast shipping and awesome product!"
"Apparently, I didn’t put the baskets on right because after my first day of skiing, I don’t have any of the baskets. Frustrating."
| Height (A) | Suggested Length (CM) (B) |
|---|---|
| < 5'1" < 154 cm | 100 cm |
| 5'1" - 5'7" 154 - 171 cm | 110 cm |
| 5'8" - 5'11" 172 - 182 cm | 120 cm |
| 6'+ 183 cm + | 130 cm |
Stand straight and bend your elbow at 90°. Measure the distance from your fist to the ground, then add about 2 inches to account for the pole tip that extends beyond the powder basket.
