Here at The Expedition Shop we stock a wide range of Black Diamond trekking poles for a wide range of uses. In this article we will explore our range of Black Diamond trekking poles to make your life a little easier when it comes to choosing the perfect pole for you.
Trekking poles can provide a variety of benefits for hikers and walkers, especially on challenging terrain. Here are some of the key advantages:
· Reduces strain on joints: They lessen the impact on your knees and ankles, especially on descents.
· Improves balance: They provide two extra points of contact for greater stability on uneven or slippery terrain.
· Assists on ascents and descents: On steep climbs, you can use the poles to propel yourself forward, making the ascent feel less arduous. On descents, they help you control your speed and act as brakes.
· Increased endurance and efficiency: By distributing the workload across your entire body, your legs can work more efficiently and for longer.
At The Expedition Shop we stock the full Black Diamond Trekking pole range. Beloe you can find each pole that we stock:
It can be a difficult decision when picking a pair of poles. Below we have categorized some of our poles to help the decision making process a little easier.
The Trail Back Trekking Pole is simple to use with an adjustable flip lock system shaft, it’s made from aluminum meaning it’s a strong yet relatively light pole and its our most affordable pole. The ease of use, durability and price point make this a fantastic entry level pole.
The Trail Cork Trekking Pole has a strong aluminum shaft, extended 100% cork/EVA foam grip for superior comfort, comes with snow baskets and is fantastic value for money. All of these features plus its price point make this many people’s first choice when picking a pole.
When traveling abroad with trekking poles it’s important to keep the pack size and weight to a minimum. The Distance Carbon FLZ Poles tick all the boxes. This is a foldable pole meaning the packed size is much shorter than a standard trekking pole, plus the use of carbon fiber in the shaft significantly reduces the weight. This pole comes in three different lengths and has a minimum weight of just 308g.
The Pursuit Trekking Pole is Black Diamonds Premium pole. Some of the more noticeable features are, it’s reliable and most advanced FlipLock+ adjustable shaft making it the easiest pole to adjust. It has an ergonomic grip geometry and shape with two different grip sizes optimized for smaller and larger hands plus wrist straps made from post consumer recycled fibres. If you’re wanting the very best pole this is the one for you. It is also available as a foldable pole.
It is becoming more and more popular for trail/fell runners to be using poles, especially in ultra distance events. The Distance Carbon FLZ Pole is Black Diamonds lightest and most compact pole making it the perfect pole to run with and easiest to store in your running vest/pack.
Hopefully this article will help make choosing your next trekking pole a little easier. For more information on our range trekking poles come visit our Ambleside store based at 101 Lake Road, where our expert staff are always here to help 7 days a week.