The Black Diamond Traverse is the classic, all-aluminum daily-driver touring pole for backcountry skiing. Built for dawn patrols, all-day couloir missions, and deep days lapping the trees, the Traverse combines durable aluminum construction with FlickLock adjustability and a redesigned dual-density grip for improved ergonomics. Built to hold up to season after season of abuse.
Features
- Durable all-aluminum construction — 18mm upper shaft, 16mm lower shaft
- FlickLock adjustability for fast, secure length changes even with gloves on
- Redesigned touring grip with dual-density soft-touch rubber for improved ergonomics
- Touring strap with plastic ladder-lock buckle
- 100mm powder baskets included
- Indexed ferrule for 3/4 basket compatibility
Tech Specs
| Shaft | 18mm upper / 16mm lower aluminum |
| Adjustment | FlickLock |
| Usable Length | 100–140cm / 100–155cm |
| Collapsed Length | 81cm (140) / 96cm (155) |
| Baskets | 100mm powder baskets |
| Weight | 553g (140cm) / 582g (155cm) |
| Origin | Taiwan |
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