Black Diamond Traverse Poles

I have a 15 year old pair of Leki poles that no longer locked perfect. So I have been looking over other peoples poles for several months. This weekend I tried out this pole and the grip extension sold me. It is nice to have the firm lower grip on the pole to help slow down when going between trees. Ordered this pair ASAP after the backcountry ski trip. The 155cm is longer than my old poles and when in lots of fresh powder the length was nice. I am 6'1". Although not looking forward to the pole extending a few inches higher when attached to my pack. ... The previous reviewers did a great job of describing these poles.

Only have 6 days skiing with these poles but so far they are great. Was a little worried about the locking mechanism at first but it is awesome and shows no signs of failing. The POW baskets handle the job well...Was in Sugarbush's backcountry in knee deep powder and they worked great. Nice and light weight, hiking and skiing Mt Washington's tuckerman ravine in April and looking forward to using these there. There is a hiking tip you can purchase for $7 think it going to come in real handy when hiking. The soft lower grips are great for skinning by the way, and oh yea Backcountry.com is the best!

Got these today. Already in love. The changes from the previous version improve this substantially from the last traverse pole. The grips are perfect for skinning, as anyone who has used them for that knows they have to put their own grip tape in order to do this previously. Also the straps are improved in my opinion and now fit more easily into a gloved hand while skiing. The baskets are the only downside, as personally I liked the unsymmetrical climbing baskets offered by the previous bd pole a little better

Great poles and great price. The height adjustment works very well (I have had no issues due to ice build up), big baskets, and a well designed (improved) handle and strap. I was happy to find this pole as I had been using its older version for the last 8 years. On my bc trip last week, there were four of us in the group and everyone had this pole or an older version. With lots of choices out there, it was funny to see us all had selected this one.

The standout feature of these for me is the basket design. My AT skis have BD Diamir freeride plus bindings on them and the basket on these poles is great for flipping the heel riser up and down. It really is a great take on the 3/4 powder basket, rigid with a slight lip on the top and bottom to grab onto the riser. While both of my other poles are lighter (including a Ti one) these are now the only pole I ride with on AT skis.

I got these a few days ago, and have used them for a couple days at the Bird. While they aren't as light as I expected, they are definitely sturdier and more durable. The grip is great and the flicklock mechanism is pretty incredible. Pow baskets are super nice as well. Considering they are cheaper than most "high end" poles, I don't know why you wouldn't go for these. If you can only afford one pair of poles for resort/side/backcountry, definitely grab these!

These are the best adjustable poles on the market. They are reliable and easy to use, but they will still break. Buy them. Just don't take them front side and off of big airs and high speed through trees. Don't lean on them too hard, and don't abuse them. I wrecked mine, so now I just use cheap rental poles for skiing where I'm likely to break something.
Great basket, awesome adjustment features, solid construction, comfortable grip, and nice weight.

This is by far the best extendable pole for the money. Even if you hardly ever need an extendable pole they are great because of the replacement parts. I was messing around in the lift line and accidentally broke a pole :(. The next day i ordered a new bottom half for 15 bucks and boom brand new poles. If you brake ordinary poles you have to buy a whole new set.

I'm 6'1" 170lbs and a x ski racer and theys are by fare one of my beast poles iv ever has so far. i ski hard and fast and they haven't collapsed on me or bent them. but i do have to be a bit careful but a grate pole over all.

these poles are pretty rad. i have gone through several pairs of poles, and these are way sturdy, and do not feel like they are breaking anytime soon. its also way nice to since they are adjustable. black diamond always makes good stuff. buy em

I used these on my Level 1 Avy course. they worked fine. they supported my weight(240). but when stowed on my backpack for the trip down, they stuck way up. Like past the top of my head.

here is picture of the BD Expedition 3 piece poles(they seem to be a little stronger than the Traverse poles). If you are a boarder do yourself a favor and find some 3 piecers.