Traverse Pro Ski Poles
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Why We Like The Traverse Pro Ski Poles
The Traverse Pro are ski poles designed for long walks in the backcountry and deep powder fill runs but can thrive in the resort as well. The simple adjustability allows you to be comfortable on both the uphill and downhill and special straps have your back during a surprise tumble.
Details
- Ski poles built to be your go-to backcountry companion
- Aluminum shaft handles daily wear and tear of skiing
- SwitchRelease straps are designed to release during falls
- FlickLock Pro mechanisms are quick, easy, and reliable
- Touring grip with soft-touch upper shaft gives you options
- Powder baskets create powerful pole plants in deep snow
- Item #BLDZ9GX
- Shaft
- [upper] 16mm aluminum, [lower] 14mm aluminum
- Length
- 145cm, 155cm
- Adjustable Length
- yes
- Collapsed Length
- [145cm] 37.4in, [155cm] 41.3in
- Locking Mechanism
- FlickLock Pro
- Grip
- touring
- Strap
- SwitchRelease
- Tip
- carbide tech tip
- Baskets
- 4in Powder
- Claimed Weight
- [pair] (145cm) 1lb 3.6oz (556g), (155cm) 1lb 4oz (564g)
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 1 year
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Overall Rating
4.5 based on 20 ratings
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageApril 2, 2024
OK update on a Classic... except the Grips
I finally broke one of my Traverse ski poles after 12 years of abuse. Great pole. Of course, I thought the new Traverse Pro would be a better replacement than sticking with the original. I wasn't sure about the breakaway wrist straps, but the new FlickLock mechanism and lighter weight sold me. These two features are great, but the grips/straps leave a bit to be desired. First, the grip is shorter from top to bottom than on my original Traverse poles, with a much more pronounced bottom prominence. I'm a pretty average sized guy, 5'10'', 180, who wears a size large glove/mitten, and this grip immediately felt really small. After a few tours I couldn't stand it and had to use a bench belt sander to grind off the bottom rubber prominence. They are much better now as I don't feel like my hand is pushed over the top of the grip all the time, but if you've got XL hands, this might not be the pole for you. Also, since I don't ski with wrist straps in avy terrain, I pulled off the included straps, but the quick release mechanisms are still in place in the grip. Now there is a little rattle with every pole plant. Not major, but annoying. The weight savings from the classic Traverse Poles may not be 100% worth it for the extra cash, but the poles are super sturdy and ski well.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
March 9, 2024
Great Poles
They are not the lightest but they adjust and lock nicely. They are super sturdy and the straps function great and safely.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
March 5, 2024
Great poles
I love these poles. They are light, well balanced, easy to adjust and strong. There is nothing more that I need in a backcountry ski Pole. Highly recommended!!!
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
February 29, 2024
I like the new latches
I'm still waiting for some snow to give these a try, but I like the new latches a lot, and they seem just fine in all other ways. It's a little non-obvious about the lock and unlock for adjusting the wrist straps, but not difficult one you understand that you actually flip the tap all the way around to go from unlocked to locked. I also found that putting a little wax on the threads to put on the baskets, and using as much downward pressure (with the handle on the floor) as I could finally got the baskets on. I don't mind that it was a bit hard, there's no chance they'll come off accidentally, but if you don't have much arm strength you may need some help putting the baskets on.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
January 8, 2024
Light, easy to adjust
Love ‘em. Lost the first pair. So durable & adjustable.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
December 29, 2023
Great lightweight touring poles
The grips are comfortable, the locking mechanism works well, and they are almost as light as my pair of 6 year old carbon poles.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
December 23, 2023
Very versatile, love that i
Very versatile, love that i can change length very easy!
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
December 14, 2023
Lost baskets....
I couldn’t figure out from the directions how exactly I should put the baskets on. I guessed and thought I had done it correctly but lost both of the baskets on my first tour.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
December 7, 2023
Good quality
These live up to the BD quality standard, but I was surprised by the length of the two piece pole. They are likely way too long to safely pack while split boarding which is what I bought them for. It’s too bad BD doesn’t make a 3 piece 155cm pole. The photo is how the fit in my avy bag fully collapsed. They will likely work for back country skiers just fine but too long for splitboarders.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
February 15, 2023
Excellent ski poles with versatility
I have really enjoyed these poles for skiing. I like being able to quickly adjust to length depending on the type of run I am skiing. Experts would say the correct length for poles for me would be 125 cm. But I shorten the poles to about 117-119 cm for groomers so the poles don't drag as well as it forces me to bend my knees more. Then I can quickly lengthen the poles to 128-130 cm for steep narrow chutes that require pole plants for effective jump turns. These poles are light weight, sturdy, and versatile. Great product at a reasonable price.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com