Black Diamond Syncro Elliptic (2008) Trekking Poles

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Updated for 2008! By utilizing Black Diamond's innovative Elliptic Technology, Black Diamond Syncro Elliptic trekking poles enable budget-conscious hikers to enjoy high-end performance at a wallet-friendly price. Strong, durable aluminum Syncro Elliptic poles also employ easily-adjustable external locks.

An improvement on the rounded shafts used in most traditional trekking poles, the elliptical shafts found on Syncro Elliptic poles provides greater stiffness and strength when locked in place. This stiffness gives you the confidence you need to tackle challenging terrain.

Based on the idea that most users only ever need to adjust a single section of their poles, Syncro Elliptic poles utilize patented auto-locking Binary Systems on the lowest pole sections. All you need to do is extend the lowest section to its maximum length and the Binary mechanism locks the section firmly in place, requiring no further adjustment while in use. Overall height adjustment is addressed between the middle and upper pole sections by an external FlickLock. Simply open the lock with a flip of your finger, slide the pole section to the required length and tap the lock back into place. Once you've used FlickLocks, you'll wonder why anyone would ever want to wrestle with temperamental internal mechanisms.

The Syncro Elliptic poles' foam grips serve as comfortable handholds. Padded webbing straps help to reduce stress on your wrists.

Sold in pairs, Black Diamond Syncro Elliptic trekking poles offer a usable adjustment range of 40"-55" and collapse to 25" for convenient storage and transportation. Press-fit carbide Short Flex Tips work in tandem with low-profile trekking baskets to provide optimal backcountry traction. Powder Baskets and Three-Quarter Baskets (sold separately) are available to maximize performance in varied conditions.