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Black Diamond Traverse Pole

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I didn't use poles for years. I actually use one of…

Rating: rated 4.5 of 5 stars
Source: bought it new

Summary

I didn't use poles for years. I actually use one of the BD's and it alows me to speed through terrain that would normaly slow me down or tear my ankles up.

Pros

  • Durable
  • Light

Cons

  • Long when stowing
  • Top fixed no option for multi use

I didn't use poles for years. I actually use one of the BD's and it alows me to speed through terrain that would normaly slow me down or tear my ankles up.

Locks each segment solid. Keeps you confident.

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Really strong, reliable, cheap, versatile. What's…

Rating: rated 5 of 5 stars
Price Paid: 60$

Really strong, reliable, cheap, versatile. What's not to like? 5 years of hard use and still going strong.

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Description

The Traverse Pole is an alpine touring/telemark pole made by Black Diamond. It has an average rating of 5 stars (out of 5), based on 2 user reviews

MSRP: $69.95

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