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Black Diamond Trail

by Black Diamond

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$46.95 - $99.95
MSRP: $89.95 (unisex)

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Great for smallish hands (guy and gal). Very compact…

Reviewed by AppGator
April 24, 2012

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Source: bought it new
Price Paid: $58

Summary

Great for smallish hands (guy and gal). Very compact and comfortable shock system. I would recommend this product.

Pros

Compact
Durable
Easy to use and maintain

Cons

Price

Great fit for my hands. I'm 5'6". These poles are easy to maintain and saved my ACL-less right knee on a 3-day backpacking trip on the AT.

Work great paired with the rubber tips. Very compact. They dropped a few times when I carelessly propped them and only had one set of scratches at the end of it. Lower grips were great on uphill climbs. Flick Locks were easily adjustable.

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I can't say enough about these hiking poles. After…

Reviewed by wchart
August 8, 2011

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Price Paid: a gift

I can't say enough about these hiking poles. After many years of backpacking in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks my knees started acting up. I really thought my hiking and backpacking days were over. Then my wife bought me these for my birthday and all I can say is lets HIKE! I can do more miles now than I ever did before. I can literally hike with a full pack on, all day now.

I would say my only complaint about them is the material on the handles gets slimy when I get sweaty. And that's why I gave them 4 outta 5 stars...

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All I can say is "Flicklock". I tried these out after…

Reviewed by bige
October 18, 2008

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Price Paid: $80

All I can say is "Flicklock". I tried these out after another brand with the old twistlocks failed on me during a snowshoe trip. Try making it down a mountain with a foot of fresh powder and poles that collapse every time you put any weight on them. When twistlocks fail, you're done as the adjustment occurs when you lock the poles and if that doesn't work, it means the hardware failed. The Flicklock systems is much simpler and external so you can easily adjust or diagnose any hardware problems.

Aside from the great BD locking system, these poles are light, strong, and comfortable. The handles are soft and comfy as well as the straps. I often find myself leaning into the straps to rest because it's so comfortable and sturdy.

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Used these on a recent trip to the Red River Gorge,…

Reviewed by Bo (Guest)
October 7, 2008

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Price Paid: $79

Used these on a recent trip to the Red River Gorge, KY. Grips and straps are extremely comfortable. One pole length actually slipped once during a fall, but I was able to tighten the locking mechanism with a phillips screwdriver and worked just fine after that. I highly recommend them.

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Description

The Trail is a standard trekking pole made by Black Diamond. It has an average rating of 5 stars (out of 5), based on 4 user reviews

MSRP: $89.95 (unisex)

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Visit Black Diamond's Unisex Trail page.

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Free Shipping. Black Diamond Trail Trekking Pole DECENT FEATURES of the Black Diamond Trail Dual-density grip top and 360-degree padded webbing strap Non-slip foam grip extension Double Flick Locks Interchangeable carbide Tech Tips, low profile Trekking Baskets and Powder Baskets Compact is a shorter, 125 cm version with reduced grip size The SPECS Usable Length: 25 - 55in. / 63.5 - 140 cm Collapsed Length: 25in. / 63.5 cm Weight: per pair: 1 lb 2 oz / 528 g

- Moosejaw refers to the unisex version

Black Diamond's Trail trekking poles have many great Black Diamond features at an economical price! The three piece, ultralight, narrow diameter aluminum shafts, reduce weight without sacrificing strength. Dual FlickLocks allow for easy length adjustment. The adjustable 360 degree Padded Wrist Straps are Left and Right hand specific for added comfort. They feature Interchangeable Tech Tips with WaveLock technology to easily switch from Rubber or Carbide tips depending on the terrain you are hiking on.The ultralight, narrow diameter aluminum shafts resist corrosion and reduce weight without sacrificing strength.Dual Density Foam grips for comfort plus an extended foam sleeve on the upper shafts that has ridges and is made of soft, comfortable EVA foam to handle switchbacks and abrupt changes in terrain easily. Dual FlickLocks offer simple, easy pole adjustments. To adjust the pole you "flick" the lock open with your finger, slide the section to where you want it and press the lock closed for solid and sure adjustments.Adjustable fully padded 360 degree left and right hand specific webbing wrist strap for comfort.Compact Flex Tips with Wavelock Technology and Interchangeable Tech Tips. Low profile trekking baskets included. Usable Length 63.5-140 cm (25"-55")Minimum storage length 63.5 cm (25")Weight 528 grams/ pair (18 ounces/ pair)Color: Red and SilverImport.

- Campmor refers to the unisex version

Add the stability of four-wheel-drive to your hike with Black Diamond Trail Trekking Poles. Knowing that you may not want to clear out your bank account, but you still push as hard as folks with bigger budgets, Black Diamond loaded the Trail with smart features that will add fun and safety to your next backcountry adventure.

- Backcountry.com refers to the unisex version

An easy-to-use, comfortable pole offering year-round versatility, the Trail now comes equipped with the new 360-degree padded webbing for all-day comfort. An excellent value, the Trail features glove-friendly dual FlickLocks, a non-slip foam grip with lower extension for choking down on steeper terrain, a Long Flex Tip, and both a low-profile, non-snagging trekking basket and a winter-specific powder basket.

- SunnySports refers to the unisex version