Black Diamond Spire

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The Spire is a trekking pole made by Black Diamond. It has an average rating of 4.5 stars (out of 5), based on 3 user reviews.

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From Moosejaw:
"Free Shipping. Black Diamond Spire Trekking Pole (Spring 2008) The Spire Trekking Pole by Black Diamond gives unrelenting support on technical climbs and descents. Its elliptic shape is non-rotating, offering immediate spring pin engagement with the Auto Lock Binary system, and low finger pressure, high locking force Elliptic FlickLock for simple mid-stride adjustments. Additional features include a 15 corrective angle that keeps the wrist in a neutral position, a new streamlined dual-density top knob for increased control and comfort on descent, a non-slip foam grip with lower extension for choking up on steeper terrain, comfy 360 padded webbing, Short Flex Tips and low-profile non-snagging trekking baskets. The Compact is a shorter 125 cm version of the Spire with more compactibility and reduced grip size for smaller hands.Length: Collapsed size: 68.5 cm (27 in) Usable range: 105 cm 140 cm (41 in 55 in) Compact- Collapsed size: 64 cm (25 in) Compact- Usable range: 94 cm 125 cm (37 in 49 in) Weight: 572 g (1 lb 4 oz) Compact- 536 g (1 lb 3 oz)"

From Backcountry.com:
"Oval-shaped Elliptic shafts give the Black Diamond Spire Trekking Poles increased stability and durability to take on all the abuses dished out by long days on the trail. Black Diamond gave the Spire Trekking Poles anatomically correct, dual-density handles to make your hike as comfortable as possible. A combination of FlickLock and Binary locking mechanisms make length adjustment quick, easy, and solid to keep you going mile after mile."

From REI:
"These super-lightweight trekking poles provide support and stability with an effortless swing, making your hikes and treks more enjoyable. Elliptical-shaped shaft is non-rotating, offering immediate engagement with the Auto Lock Binary system. Elliptic FlickLock has simple and easy mid-stride, slip-proof adjustment, and won't accidentally twist open like conventional twist-type adjusters. Dual-density foam grips have an ergonomic 15 corrective angle for greater comfort and performance. Adjustable nylon webbing wrist loops support your wrists. Foam extension beneath the grip allows the hiker to drop the up-hill hand lower on the shaft while making a short traverse across a slope. Sturdy carbide pole tips are fitted with small 1.5-inch trekking discs; their small size adds less weight but still does the job."

From EMS:
"The elliptically-shaped Black Diamond Spire Trekking Poles deliver more effiicent poling and a lockdown system that reduces the likelihood of pole rotation. The Spire also offers two times the fore and aft stiffness of any pole available. Get unrelenting support on technical climbs and descents. Elliptically-shaped shafts are non-rotating, offering almost two times the fore and aft stiffness of any pole available. 3-section poles with two locking mechanisms: a FlickLock on the upper shaft and binary lock on the lower shaft. Elliptic FlickLock adjustment clamps are even easier to flick open and clamp close with "Zero-Slip" under pressure. AutoLock Binary system immediately engages with elliptic shafts2just pull the lower shaft until the red pins engage, automatically locking into place. 15 degree corrective angles on hand grips. Non-slip foam grips with extensions. Dual-density material on top of knobs. Short Flex Tips; low profile trekking baskets."

User Reviews

Unisex Spire
Reviewed by Bryan, Sep 30, 2007

"After researching trekking poles, I decided to go with the Black Diamond Spire. I really like the flicklock and binary system over the more common twistlock system. Adjusting the length of these poles is simple and quick. This system truly is zero slip."

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Unisex Spire
Reviewed by Scott D. Smith, Sep 24, 2007

"Best poles I've ever owned.

Better that the Leki's or REI CF UL's .. Primarily because this is the only set of poles that wants to stay locked. Both the other sets would collapse going down hill. And, sometimes with the Leki's I couldn't get them to lock in the first place without some minutes of "fiddlin".

Overall, A+ quality !!!!!!!"

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Unisex Spire
Reviewed by Gordon MacNeil, Aug 18, 2007

"Just returned from putting these through their paces in the Jotinheimen mountains in Norway. . . where their strength was much-appreciated. Comfortable grips, though you need to learn how to use the leashes or they slip. The flick-lock feature works well; it never slipped on me."

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