[pct-l] Black Diamond Trekking Poles

[Sean Mullahy]

Are you saying something might get dirty while I'm hiking!? I think I'll go
with the cork then, comfort is key (even if that does add an ounce or so).
Thanks


On Tue, Mar 5, 2013 at 12:18 PM, Paul Hoffman <paulhoffman18 at gmail.com>wrote:

> 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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