Black Diamond Alpine Carbon Trekking Pole Review

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.

Black diamond alpine carbon trekking pole review.

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. 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. They fold and open very easily.

The black diamond alpine carbon cork is a strong comfortable durable and versatile trekking pole. I absolutely love these black diamond alpine carbon z trekking poles. If trekking poles are a mountain runner s samurai swords then the black diamond distance carbon is the hattori hanzo edition. 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.

Trek through 4 glorious seasons in the alpine with the alpine carbon cork trekking poles from black diamond. Furthermore it is built to last. Their lightweight ergonomic design offers stability and comfort on rugged steep hikes. We think that it s priced well for the features that you get and offers lots of options to a multitude of users.

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. 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. The black diamond alpine carbon cork trekking poles is a three piece carbon fiber pole with cork grips three piece poles also have the advantage of being easier to repair than single piece poles. I recommend the trail backs.

If you break one section you can easily order a replacement from black diamond without having to buy an entirely new set of poles. They are extremely stable and strong more so than aluminum poles as well as being lighter and quieter than the aluminum poles on asphalt. But i still recommend them if you. They are very comfortable to hold love the cork handles and have adjustable nylon straps.