[pct-l] Black Diamond FlickLock Poles

[ned at mountaineducation.org]

We have tested many pole designs over the years and the cam lock mechanism 
is the best so far. We have been using the BD poles (Whippet and Traverse) 
for a few years along the PCT/JMT from January thru July on-snow and have 
never had a slip during a crucial, emergency pole-plant!

Regarding Desolation's lack of snow thus far--don't worry, it's coming! Last 
year we had lots of snow in November and December and then none in January. 
So, this year is the opposite...



"Just remember, Be Careful out there!"

Ned Tibbits, Director
Mountain Education
South Lake Tahoe, Ca. 96150
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John Coyle" <jcoyle at sanjuan.edu>
To: <pct-l at backcountry.net>
Sent: Wednesday, December 21, 2011 11:16 AM
Subject: [pct-l] Black Diamond FlickLock Poles


> Recently I have become discouraged with the internal expander lock 
> mechanisms on poles such as Leki, Komperdel, and the less known Fizan 
> poles.  While hiking near Susie Lake in Desolation Valley last weekend, I 
> noticed my Fizan poles with internal expanders were slipping an inch or 
> two.  Now this is a major quality brand and I don't like this. 
> Non-slippage is a top priority for me in poles, so I bought a set of Black 
> Diamond Trail Ergo Corks because I heard the Flicklocks are stronger. 
> Just wondering if people are getting slippage with the Black Diamond 
> poles.  BTW, the lack of snow in Desolation is amazing, especially 
> considering what happened last year.  I was in trail runners last weekend 
> in the middle of December.
>
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