Equally adept on snow, dirt and rock, the new Contour Elliptic is a strong, versatile, high-mileage pole built for comfortable and secure navigation across variable terrain. Thanks to its elliptic shaft, the pole has twice the fore and aft stiffness of round-shafted poles. For increased comfort, the Contour Elliptic features a 15-degree corrective angle, 360-degree padded webbing, and ergonomic ovalized foam grip. The pole's dual FlickLock adjustment is efficient and simple to operate even with gloves on, in the dark, in a rainstorm, with 40-mph wind gusts. On the business end, the pole comes outfitted with Long Flex Tips and easy-to-swap-out trekking and powder baskets for year-round hiking versatility. The Compact is a shorter, 125 cm version with reduced grip size for smaller hands.
| WEIGHT: | 524 g (1 lb 2 oz) |
| COLLAPSED SIZE: | 64 cm (25 in) |
| USABLE RANGE: | 69 cm (27 in) - 125 cm (49 in) |
This version of the Contour Elliptic Compact is a shorter, 125 cm version with reduced grip size for smaller hands.
07/26/10
Great poles...extremely sturdy..Once you have them set they stay locked in place. If you have larger hands I would definitely go with the regular contour elliptic and not the compact for the grips are noticeably smaller. They are worth the money.
Dan
04/06/10
The Black Diamond Contour Elliptic Compact trekking poles are a dream. They are light weight, super study, and form fitting to my small hands. I especially appreciate the system by which the three telescoping parts can be shortened or lengthened. Slick. It is understandable why these are indeed a Guides' Pick!
Susan
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