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Apr 4, 2015 at 3:37 pm #1327638

Steven Evans
BPL Member

@steve_evans
Locale: Canada

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

Apr 4, 2015 at 3:53 pm #2189103

Bob Gross
BPL Member

@b-g-2-2
Locale: Silicon Valley

Ash, 1-1/8th inch diameter.

–B.G.–

Apr 4, 2015 at 4:16 pm #2189116

[ Drew ]
BPL Member

@43ten
Locale: Central Valley CA

Locus Gear CP3 -16mm or 5/8 inch

Apr 4, 2015 at 4:18 pm #2189118

Clifford Deakyne
BPL Member

@cliffdeakyne
Locale: Colorado Rockies foot hills

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

Apr 4, 2015 at 4:57 pm #2189128

John Klinepeter
BPL Member

@johnzotk
Locale: Northern Rockies, USA

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.

Apr 4, 2015 at 5:43 pm #2189144

Steven Evans
BPL Member

@steve_evans
Locale: Canada

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!

Apr 4, 2015 at 6:28 pm #2189158

Mark V.
BPL Member

@room210
Locale: Northern California

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)

Apr 4, 2015 at 6:40 pm #2189159

John Klinepeter
BPL Member

@johnzotk
Locale: Northern Rockies, USA

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

Apr 5, 2015 at 5:55 am #2189245

IVO K
BPL Member

@joylesshusband
Locale: PA lately

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

Apr 5, 2015 at 7:20 am #2189256

Jim Colten
BPL Member

@jcolten
Locale: MN

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

Apr 9, 2015 at 7:01 am #2190458

Steven Evans
BPL Member

@steve_evans
Locale: Canada

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: [email protected]
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