Clearance – 2015 BD Carbon Trekking Poles – $90

Uggg, it must of been a mistake as the link no longer works.  When you look at their web specials, the price is now $112.00. Sill a good price, but not as good as $90.  I need a pair for my daughter.

Update:  Enter the Code “extra20” to get 20% off down to the $90.00 price.

I’m in the market for some new poles. I’ve been using a 10 year old pair of Lekis, which have been great, but I have bent and/or broken the lower pole section a few times (perhaps I’m clumsy, but also do a fair bit of off trail stuff.)

Have people found the carbon poles to be more prone to failures like this?  I like the weight savings, just not sure if they would hold up.

I’d probably go with the non adjustable 3 section poles.

The thing about carbon fiber is that when it reaches the point of failure it just snaps, unlike Aluminum that usually bends somewhat before total failure.

Highly dependent upon how it’s loaded, of course; aluminum can fail completely as well. However, if you’re ‘hard on stuff’ and want some Carbon poles, I’d recommend the REI (Komperdell) PowerLock poles which are pretty robust by CF poles standards. Also comparatively heavy, but a lot more durable than GG LT or Locus Gear.

The toughest poles I ever had (and still have) are some original Leki Makalu Titaniums with all pole sections made of Titanium. Not long after that they started making the lower sections of aluminum, which makes absolutely no sense because the lowers are far more prone to breakage than the upper sections. Go figure.

Not all carbon fiber polls are created equal.  Black diamonds are super sturdy.  Mine are probably my longest lasting gear, had them since 2008. Only the straps are starting to tear a bit but still usable.

Yeah, I think the current poles I have are the Leki Makalu Titanium with the aluminum lowers…  Fine poles, but the lower sections have bent/broken a few times (they’ve sent me warranty parts, but not sure they’ll do that forever?)

Any other manufacturers to look for in more durable and moderate weight poles?  I think I’m willing to live with fixed length three section poles to save some weight.  Seems like the BD ones are good, and Leki makes a pole like this now as well.

You should consider these Ian I have them and they work great, here is what Andrew had to say Cascade Mountain Tech Quick Lock Trekking Poles and Alan Dixon says
15.2oz Per pair, fave. 1/3 price but equal to the best poles
Alan’s 9 Pound – Full Comfort – Lightweight Backpacking Gear List (table)

And they cost $30