What size Black Diamond Poles do I need?

What size Black Diamond Poles do I need? Black Diamond Z Pole Sizing Height Range Height Range Suggested Z Pole Length < 5 ft 1 < 154 cm 100 cm 5 ft 1 – 5

What size Black Diamond Poles do I need?

Black Diamond Z Pole Sizing

Height Range Height Range Suggested Z Pole Length
< 5 ft 1 < 154 cm 100 cm
5 ft 1 – 5 ft 7 154 – 171 cm 110 cm
5 ft 8 – 5 ft 11 172 – 182 cm 120 cm
6 ft + 183 + cm 130 cm

What is the lightest trekking pole?

Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z poles
The Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z poles are among the lightest trekking poles on the market weighing approximately 10 ounces per pair.

How long should a Nordic walking pole be?

The optimal length for your nordic walking poles is 122 cm. Just started Walking? in this case, we recommend a slightly shorter pole at 119 cm.

Which walking pole is best?

The best walking poles you can buy

  1. Black Diamond Alpine Carbon Cork Poles: Best all-round walking poles.
  2. Leki Micro Vario Carbon Poles: Best folding walking poles.
  3. Black Diamond Distance Z Poles: Best walking poles under £100.
  4. Komperdell Carbon Classic Poles: Best poles for Nordic walking.

Can you use just one hiking pole?

Trekking poles are almost always used in pairs. There is also something called a hiking staff (also known as a hiking stick) that is a single pole. Most hikers go with two trekking poles over a hiking staff.

What is the difference between hiking and trekking?

Whereas the definition of hiking includes the word “walk”, something typically seen as jovial, easy and pleasant, trekking is defined as a “journey”, which is typically something that is more challenging, requires more effort and that tends to take more than one day.

How much should I spend on trekking poles?

How Much Should I Spend? Trekking poles can cost anywhere from $20 to $200. Spend at least $60; anything less and they’ll break after a few uses. The sweet spot is $150, which typically means carbon fiber, lightweight, packable, easily adjustable and durable.

Are trekking poles any good?

If you are hiking in winter conditions, trekking poles are great for balance on a slippery and snowy trail. If you have a steep downhill, trekking poles can provide good anchor points to balance against as you hike down. Likewise, if you’re on a steep upslope, you can use poles to dig in and pull yourself up on.

What kind of poles are used on Black Diamond Trail?

Combining dual FlickLock adjustability, comfortable foam grips and excellent value for hiking and trekking, the easy-to-use Black Diamond Trail trekking poles will prove useful, season after season. 3-section poles provide patented FlickLock adjustability with “zero-slip” security

Which is the best trekking pole to buy?

BD’s Distance, Alpine, and Trail Series trekking poles are among the strongest, lightest and most versatile three-and four-season poles on—or off—the trail.

What do flicklocks on trekking poles do?

FlickLocks are simple lever locks that open with a swiveling lever on the exterior of the pole. They’re pretty sweet! Helpful? Do these come with snow baskets or do I need to buy snow baskets separate?

How does a 3 Section trekking pole work?

3-section poles provide patented FlickLock adjustability with “zero-slip” security Simply flick the lock open, set the length and flick the lock closed—a quick, tight and easily accomplished task, even while wearing gloves Soft, dual-density foam grips and extensions have padded wrist straps for security Imported.