[pct-l] Black Diamond Trekking Poles

[Paul Hoffman]

Hi Sean,

I had never used poles until I strained my knee a few years ago.  I got a
pair of Black Diamond's with cork grip and I really like them.  Well-made,
very sturdy, the clamps hold even with a lot of pressure on the pole.  I
find the cork more comfortable to grip for a long time (my son has Leki's
with a plastic grip - so I've been able to compare side by side on a hike).
 The only thing with the cork - it will get dirty and may be hard to clean
up - if that bothers you.

Good luck with your choice.

On Tue, Mar 5, 2013 at 9:59 AM, Sean Mullahy <seanjmullahy at gmail.com> wrote:

> I'm getting ready to buy some new trekking poles for the thru-hike this
> year, and was wondering what people's opinions on black diamond's
> adjustable poles is?
>
> I have been looking at their new aluminum cork adjustables, but they just
> announced a sale on all of their old models. So I guess, just wondering
> what the opinion is on them as a whole, and this year v. last in terms of
> usability / quality.
>
>
> http://www.blackdiamondequipment.com/en-us/shop/web-specials/?utm_source=hotwire-03052013&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=presale
>
> A link to today's sale for anyone who is interested
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