Extremely lightweight carbon fibre poles featuring a three-section foldable design that allows for fast deployment, non-scarring rubber Tech Tips plus interchangeable Carbide Tips and a lightweight EVA foam grip. Improved joint support makes them stiff, and they’re also durable, with reinforcements around the locking mechanism and upper shaft.
- 100% carbon fibre shafts.
- Z-pole fixed length construction with speed-cone deployment.
- Ultralight recycled nylon moisture wicking straps.
- Lightweight EVA foam grip and grip extension.
- Optimised joint support and stiffness for increased durability.
- Interchangeable tech tip compatible with both carbide and rubber tech tips (both included).
- Removable low-profile baskets.
- Z-Pole Snow Basket compatible (not included).
- Unisex.
Speed Cone technology comes from BD's expertise in avalanche probe design - a key component of Z-Poles' stiffness and fast deployment. Simply grab the grip and the first shaft section, and pull them away from each other. The pole will snap into place and lock. Each Speed Cone guides a shaft section into place, and stiffens the joint when the pole is locked. Protective, flexible tube ends cover the pole's Kevlar® centre cord when folded.
The ultimate in light weight but more easily damaged, note that Black Diamond market these as Trekking Poles, not Skiing Poles. Buy these only if weight saving is essential and do not expect them to survive an awkward fall or be as robust as their aluminium counterparts.