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Steven Evans BPL Member
PostedApr 4, 2015 at 3:37 pm

Looking for a little help here on what the diaameter of your current hiking pole is. I realize that they taper from the top to the bottom, so to keep things simple, let's say I am mostly interested in the area that is 6 inches below the handle.

You probably are wondering why…well I am working on a new product that will use this upper section to attach to and while I currently have "some" flexibility on size built into the design, it would be ideal to fit all the poles on the market.

I'm guessing that 3/8" to 5/8" will cover nearly everything but any chance a couple of you want to take some measurements?

Gossamer Gear LT4's?
Ruta Locura Poles?
Flikloks?
Komperdells?
etc….

Thanks!
Steve from Suluk46

Clifford Deakyne BPL Member
PostedApr 4, 2015 at 4:18 pm

Steve,
I measured the ones we have here:
two heavier cheap pairs
Masters Kompresser 0.717"
Komperdell Mountian Trekker 0.711"
and a lightweight pair
Leki Makalu 0.630"

All measured 6" below the handle

Cliff

John Klinepeter BPL Member
PostedApr 4, 2015 at 4:57 pm

Gossamer Gear LT4 is a smidgen less than 9/16"

Black Diamond Contour Flick Lock is a smidgen more than 11/16"

Measured 6 inches below the handle with cheap calipers.

Steven Evans BPL Member
PostedApr 4, 2015 at 5:43 pm

Drew, Cliff, John, thank you VERY much. I appreciate you taking the time to measure the poles and provide your feedback. This is a big help.

and Bob…thanks, I think ;)

I also measured my komperdells at 0.65" so it looks like most of them are closer in size than I had initially estimated…which is a good thing.

Keep them coming if possible!

Mark V. BPL Member
PostedApr 4, 2015 at 6:28 pm

It appears that both my Leki Makalu and Black Diamond Traverse are 5/8 of an inch in diameter. (Note: this was done with a plastic caliper at 6 inches below the handle on both)

John Klinepeter BPL Member
PostedApr 4, 2015 at 6:40 pm

One more obscure pole just for fun is the SwissGear antishock which measures just over 11/16 inch.

IVO K BPL Member
PostedApr 5, 2015 at 5:55 am

6" below the handle the OD measures Ø0.4595" (averaged, the bookends are @ .4590" – .4600").

Jim Colten BPL Member
PostedApr 5, 2015 at 7:20 am

BPL Stix 0.625 inches
Komperdell Ultralight Vario 4, 2nd generation 0.714 inches

Steven Evans BPL Member
PostedApr 9, 2015 at 7:01 am

Drew/Cliff/John/Mark/Ivo/Jim,
I thank you for taking the time to give me the measurements. You have now become my product testers for this little gizmo.. that is, if you're interested :)

Send me an email for details: info@suluk46.com

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