Black Diamond Alpine Carbon Trekking Pole Review

Our 100 carbon fiber trekking pole built to withstand four season alpine terrain now features our newly redesigned flicklock pro adjustable technology which is lighter more ergonomic and easier to use.

Black diamond alpine carbon trekking pole review.

If trekking poles are a mountain runner s samurai swords then the black diamond distance carbon is the hattori hanzo edition. The carbon cork s namesake grip has also been updated with a soft touch grip top to provide a comfy feel and the new solution strap draws from our innovative harness technology for a. These and the trail backs. Their lightweight ergonomic design offers stability and comfort on rugged steep hikes.

But i still recommend them if you. Trek through 4 glorious seasons in the alpine with the alpine carbon cork trekking poles from black diamond. The seems carbon ones are quite light and you have to love the cork handles but they have one glaring flaw the fancy metal sectional locks. I absolutely love these black diamond alpine carbon z trekking poles.

Other options may be better suited for specialized uses but the alpine carbon cork is an all around pole for most occasions especially if you tend to carry heavy packs. We think that it s priced well for the features that you get and offers lots of options to a multitude of users. If you break one section you can easily order a replacement from black diamond without having to buy an entirely new set of poles. Designed in collaboration with bd athlete joe grant the fixed length distance carbon weighs in at only 95 grams per pole 120 cm making it the lightest pole we ve ever produced.

Furthermore it is built to last. They are very comfortable to hold love the cork handles and have adjustable nylon straps. Black diamond alpine carbon cork at 180 msrp the alpine carbon corks are among the most expensive poles in the market and they will not be a trivial expense for most backpackers. I recommend the trail backs.

Reviewed in the united states on march 4 2016 i purchased two different styles of black diamond poles. Aside from the alpine flz z poles our recommendation for a packable set black diamond s poles we tested the alpine ergo cork and the carbon cork are equipped with the standard three piece. They are extremely stable and strong more so than aluminum poles as well as being lighter and quieter than the aluminum poles on asphalt. They fold and open very easily.