[pct-l] Black Diamond Trekking Poles

[Lindsey Sommer]

Agreed, I just started using the black diamond ergo poles with cam locks + cork grips. They are great!

I also saw this sale thing, will have to check it out :)

On Mar 5, 2013, at 11:59 AM, Sean Mullahy <seanjmullahy at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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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