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Black Diamond Distance Carbon FLZ Trekking Poles

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Black Diamond Distance Carbon FLZ Trekking Poles

Oct 9, 2017

I have 2 pairs of these. Though they are very light, easy to adjust, and do not vibrate when in use, they are not as sturdy as their other poles. I took a pair on the Tahoe Rim Trail this summer and broke one coming down in snow. It is not intended for use in any adventure, as the description states. The first time I broke a pair was hiking on the Desolation Wilderness in Tahoe and it snapped when it got stuck. I also have a pair of BD Alpine Carbon Cork poles, which are heavier, but much more durable, with a cork handle and ability to add snow baskets. So, I'm not saying all BD poles are bad, but these are very fragile.
I paid retail for mine, but even at the discounted Massdrop price, I would go with something else.

richcandy

Oct 11, 2017

nathannThank you for your post, I would love a set of the Alpine ones to come up on massdrop ;)

nathann

Oct 11, 2017

richcandyI've owned my BD Alpine Carbon Corks for over 4 years and used it on all of my hikes here in Northern CA, through snow, tough granite, sand and rocks of the Lost Coast Trail, and so on. No issues at all. Love them so much, got my GF a pair of them :)

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