In a nutshell
They're super-duper tough poles with additional aggressive Cro-Moly which will serve as an ice-axe to get yourself out of awkward situations on the mountains. They provide you with good grip and weigh just a pound. Their R.R.P is £69.99 (each).
Do buy if...
You love life on the mountains and enjoy tackling them in plenty of powder. It's features are ideal for those of us who mountain ski in tough terrains and don't want to be caught without an axe but like to travel as light as possible. Think about it skis + axe has to be more expensive than just buying these - cuts down on weight and cost.
Don't buy if....
You dig carbon poles (tougher than aluminium)
The Pro's
- As always with Black Diamond, perks are fit, durability and all round design. Whilst these aren't carbon poles the balance of weight / durability is still good.
- Flick-Lock Pro - so much easier to adjust than the screw system, especially with gloves on,
- Cro-Moly for emergency grip
- Lifetime manufacturers warranty
The Cons
- Non carbon
- Not super light - but they've balanced light vs durable vs usefulness well.
- price £139.98 for a pair (they're sold separately) is not cheap.
The spiel...
For steep, icy boot-packs and added self-arrest security on mega-steep, no-fall terrain, the time-tested Black Diamond Whippet is the ultimate ski mountaineering tool. The Whippet features a chromoly pick embedded in the pole's grip that can help keep minor slips from turning into slides for life. FlickLock® Pro adjustability dials in the perfect length with dramatically improved security and a low-profile design.
Features
- Aluminum shaft material keeps weight low without sacrificing durability
- 16mm upper and 14mm lower offer plenty of stiffness
- Touring Series grips have a fluted interior to shave weight and a longer strap tab for easy strap length adjustment with gloves on
- Grip extension extends down the shaft of the pole and below the grip so you can get a quick, secure hold on your pole when you choke up on steep slope
- FlickLock Pro allows you to adjust pole length with a simple flip of a tab which unlocks the lower shaft
- FlickLock Pro improves on the FlipLock design with a full stainless steel construction and lower profile shape, and the dual-axle design offers increased clamping leverage for security
- 100mm powder baskets help you easily push through deep days
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