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Black Diamond
Compactor Ski Poles

4.142857142857143 out of 5 stars
21 Reviews

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Compactor Ski Poles

While you're all about earning your turns, you're not too keen on tacking on more weight than necessary. So when it comes time to get elevated, reach for the Black Diamond Compactor Ski Pole and trek onward—lightly. With a little help from a quick-release button, the pole folds down into three compact pieces that stay connected with a flexible yet tenacious cord (Black Diamond calls this technology Z-Pole), which also makes it easy to stow when it's not in use. A FlickLock Pro mechanism allows you to adjust the length easily, and the Compactor boasts reinforcements at the joints. And thanks to its simple and effective design, you can save your battles for the terrain at hand and focus on getting to the fun part.


Details

  • A compact, lightweight pole for alpine touring
  • Burly yet lightweight aluminum shaft provide durable convenience
  • Z-Pole technology assures quick and easy use on the go
  • Adjustable length makes it easier to navigate uneven skintracks
  • Powder baskets included for enjoying that fresh snow
  • Item #BLD013F
Shaft
aluminum
Length
125cm, 135cm
Adjustable Length
yes
Collapsed Length
41.5cm
Locking Mechanism
FlickLock Pro
Grip
touring
Strap
Touring Series
Tip
carbide
Baskets
compact powder (100mm)
Claimed Weight
[125cm] 1lb 5oz
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year

Overall Rating

4 based on 21 ratings

Review Summary

1 Stars - 2 reviews
2 Stars - 1 reviews
3 Stars - 1 reviews
4 Stars - 5 reviews
5 Stars - 12 reviews

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4 out of 5 stars

March 18, 2024

Poles

Great poles for compacted size. Last couple pairs I had issues with the connectors.

Travis W.
blackdiamondequipment.com

Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com

1 out of 5 stars

December 31, 2023

Connecting joints prone to failure

Failure mode: Sections of the pole freeze together, and splitboarders at the top of a slope must apply lots of force to twist and pull the frozen sections apart. This force can detach the inner sleeve that bridges the sections. The inner sleeve is normally attached to one section and the other section slides over it like a tent pole. If the inner sleeve slips completely into one section, you can't join the pole. If you manage to join to pole in the field with a loose joint, an outer sleeve may crack without sufficient support if the joint has slipped from it's original position. I've tried to epoxy the inner sleeves back, but they fail again eventually. On my older version of the compactor poles, the "button" often got stuck and wouldn't pop out to hold the pole together. (Maybe galvanic corrosion because it looked like the steel button was corroding). That may have gotten fixed with newer versions, but the joint problem seems to still be an issue according to other reviews here. In the summer, the z-pole construction may not have the same problems, but these poles can be frustrating if you are a splitboarder who uses these poles heavily. It's nice to have a pole that collapses small enough to fit in a pack, but I wouldn't suggest these poles for winter use.

splitboarder
blackdiamondequipment.com

Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com

5 out of 5 stars

December 4, 2023

Compact ski poles

They arrived very quickly. I bought these for my husband for Christmas. He uses them when walking in thee pasture for balance. He is a left leg above the knee amputee and trains his Boeder Collies.

Janice M.
blackdiamondequipment.com

Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com

4 out of 5 stars

May 4, 2023

BDs version of a great product.

No real advancements in tech here. I think other companies have better baskets and design but these work great and seem to be sturdy enough.

David M.
blackdiamondequipment.com

Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com

5 out of 5 stars

April 24, 2023

I was looking for compactable

I was looking for compactable poles that I could easily tuck into my pack for mountaineering. Used them this weekend and they performed great on the downhill too. Pleased with my purchase.

Axelle F.
blackdiamondequipment.com

Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com

4 out of 5 stars

January 25, 2023

Whammies

Not sure where I am gonna keep that Allen key...the top of the grips are too hard, they slip when I am trying to push down my whammy bars. My old collapsible had more of a rubber head. Pushing with the basket is a challenge, And the torque exerted on the basket and the whammy bar is not ideal. Otherwise they are great.

Kerry S.
blackdiamondequipment.com

Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com

5 out of 5 stars

January 17, 2023

Well designed and made backountry poles

I've only used these a few times but the convivence of setting up, adjust length, breaking down, and packing these is great. They're light and seem like they will hold up for a long time.

Collin S.
blackdiamondequipment.com

Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com

3 out of 5 stars

December 26, 2022

Sturdy, but one flaw may fail at inopportune time

Compact, light, sturdy, but the spring-loaded locking button may freeze in the open or closed position. This button is also small and can be very difficult to engage with mitts or cold fingers.

Edward E.
blackdiamondequipment.com

Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com

4 out of 5 stars

December 13, 2022

Compactor ski poles

They do the job. I would recommend these poles for backcountry ski a boarding.

Mike H.
blackdiamondequipment.com

Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com

5 out of 5 stars

December 6, 2022

Perfect Backcountry Poles

These are the perfect backcountry ski poles. Lightweight and extremely durable. This is a piece of equipment you’ll never need to worry about when it matters most.

Shane K.
blackdiamondequipment.com

Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com