Traverse Ski Poles
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Why We Like The Traverse Ski Poles
Black Diamond's versatile Traverse Ski Poles are the trusty workhorses of backcountry ski touring. We like the bombproof construction, reliable feel, and peace of mind that these poles provide both uphill and downhill.
Details
- Reliable, bombproof, and functional backcountry poles
- Aluminum shaft offers reliable durability and weight savings
- Soft touch rubber grip lets you relax your hands
- Rubber grip on shaft allows for comfortable side hill performance
- FlickLock adjustability gives you the ideal feel uphill and down
- Powder baskets provide reliable pole plants in deep snow
- Item #BLDZ9GW
- Shaft
- aluminum
- Length
- 145cm, 155cm
- Collapsed Length
- [145cm] 95cm, [155cm] 105cm
- Locking Mechanism
- FlickLock
- Grip
- touring
- Strap
- touring
- Tip
- carbide
- Baskets
- powder (100mm)
- Claimed Weight
- [145cm] 1lb 4oz, [155cm] 1lb 5oz
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 1 year
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Overall Rating
4.5 based on 79 ratings
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Here's what customers have to say
The ski poles are described as sturdy, durable, and well-constructed, suitable for both resort and backcountry use. Customers praise the adjustable length, secure locking mechanism, and versatile grip sections. While a few noted the poles being slightly heavier than expected, the overall consensus is that the quality and performance outweigh the weight. A small number reported isolated issues with the pole tips and baskets, but the majority would highly recommend these poles.
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageOctober 23, 2025
Good poles
These poles arrived and meet my expectations. The clips that lock them in place are solid. While I haven’t used them, there are no red flags that leave me concerned. The only thing that could be better is having 2 collapse points so the poles can be shorter when not in use. However, fewer moving parts means fewer places that are prone to wear and tear. Overall, I am very satisfied.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
October 11, 2025
Best poles i have ever used
I found these poles so durable and versatile very good product from black diamond. Light weight and color is truly amazing best for snow.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
July 17, 2025
Nice Poles
The orange and black color is great. I like the poles although they are a bit heavier than I expected. The poles are made of alum which is more strong for me to use in ski resorts. I cannot wait for the winter to come.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
July 15, 2025
Yup. They're definitely collapsible ski
Yup. They're definitely collapsible ski poles. Sturdy, lock down stably. Exactly what it says on the tin
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
July 15, 2025
Have used these for years
Love these poles. They're durable and flick lock holds in place, additionally a solid lower grip for skinning across hills. A bit heavy because they're aluminum but I don't really care
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
July 13, 2025
Great poles
Haven’t had a chance to use them yet but the locking mechanism works great, the baskets are a perfect diameter, and they look sleek.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
July 11, 2025
Sturdy ski poles
So far I’ve done two summer ski missions with these poles and they’ve held up well on rock and snow.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
July 7, 2025
Nice classic workhorse touring poles!
Solid poles for the backcountry touring set and classic AL alloy construction. Nice swing weight and the Flicklok works beautifully. Love the grip on the shaft for those traverse situations. Definitely recommend these poles for basic backcountry ski use.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
July 3, 2025
Ski poles
So far they look and feel great. I enjoy that I can make them long for flat traverses. Locking mechanisms seem strong and overall, happy with purchase.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
May 7, 2025
not what they used to be
the locks on these poles are now plastic. Still have my old poles which are metal lockdowns - used now for 8 years and going strong. The overall feal of these poles are cheap, especially when compared to the older versions. They flex more too, which scares me that they will snap.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
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