Black Diamond - Expedition Ski Poles - Desert Sky

For a backcountry daily driver, look no further than the Expedition Ski Poles. These two-piece aluminum poles are lightweight, durable, and easily adjustable, making them purpose-built for ski touring, telemark, and resort outings. Equipped with trusted FlickLock® locking mechanisms for fast field adjustment, they feature a hidden PH3 screwdriver bit in the shaft for on-the-go equipment tweaks. Extended EVA foam grips with a straight-edge top allow you to scrape snow off skis, while a tactile rubber beak makes quick binding adjustments on the skin track effortless. Features Two-piece aluminum construction with an 18mm upper shaft and 16mm lower shaft for stiff, lightweight durability FlickLock® locking mechanisms provide fast, secure length adjustments that will not slip under pressure Integrated PH3 screwdriver bit hidden inside the lower shaft for convenient field repairs and binding tweaks Extended EVA foam grips allow you to choke up easily during steep traverses and skin track ascents Straight-edge grip-top designed for scraping ice and heavy snow off ski topsheets Tactile rubber "beak" on the grip-top enables effortless heel riser and binding adjustments Girth-hitched wrist straps are easy to adjust or remove as desired Includes 100 mm (4 in) powder baskets for deep snow performance Specifications Weight Per Pair 496 g / 1.09 lbs (100–140 cm) | 512 g / 1.13 lbs (110–155 cm) Usable Length 100–140 cm | 110–155 cm Collapsed Length 90 cm (for 140 cm max) | 105 cm (for 155 cm max) Shaft Diameters 18 mm Upper, 16 mm Lower Locking System FlickLock® Mechanisms Materials 75% Aluminum, 10% EVA, 5% Polypropylene, 5% TPR, 5% PA66, 5% Steel, 5% Polyester Basket Size 100 mm / 4 in Powder Baskets