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Sun 07 Feb, 2010 1:48 pm
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Re: Review Black Diamond Contour Elliptic Shock walking pole
Sun 07 Feb, 2010 3:08 pm
Brett
I've recently (well about 18 months ago) also switched over to a pair of BD elipticals.
In the past I've had a variety of brands but they've invariably failed at the twist lock mechanism, so it was the cam lock system that really attracted me.
But, when it came to actually choosing the poles I went with ones without the anti-shock mechanism. I've always found that system *&%$#! noisy and I wasn't sure how useful it really was.
Having decided to go without it I would have to say I certainly don't miss it and the poles are lighter without.
I haven't done any walking in Tassy for over 30 years so I don't know the conditions you walk in to compare, but physically I'm the same height as yourself, and 2 years ago would have been the same weight, but an increased work load has seen me add far too many kg's (which I hope a concerted effort & semi-retirement will help me lose)
John r
I've recently (well about 18 months ago) also switched over to a pair of BD elipticals.
In the past I've had a variety of brands but they've invariably failed at the twist lock mechanism, so it was the cam lock system that really attracted me.
But, when it came to actually choosing the poles I went with ones without the anti-shock mechanism. I've always found that system *&%$#! noisy and I wasn't sure how useful it really was.
Having decided to go without it I would have to say I certainly don't miss it and the poles are lighter without.
I haven't done any walking in Tassy for over 30 years so I don't know the conditions you walk in to compare, but physically I'm the same height as yourself, and 2 years ago would have been the same weight, but an increased work load has seen me add far too many kg's (which I hope a concerted effort & semi-retirement will help me lose)
John r
Re: Review Black Diamond Contour Elliptic Shock walking pole
Sun 07 Feb, 2010 5:30 pm
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Re: Review Black Diamond Contour Elliptic Shock walking pole
Sun 07 Feb, 2010 5:41 pm
Hi Brett,
Good to hear that you've finally found some poles that work for you!
I personally wouldn't be without the anti-shock feature and will definitely get it again when my Leki Makalus give up the ghost. Although I don't find it to important on ascents (or flatter terrain) I find it a godsend on steep descents where I'm really relying on the poles to take some of the stress off my knees. The anti-shock seems to shed some of the load placed on my arms and shoulders. (I also will never go back to one pole - it's either be two poles, where the terrain is suitable - or none, where it's not; a real knee saver!).
Cheers,
JB
Good to hear that you've finally found some poles that work for you!
I personally wouldn't be without the anti-shock feature and will definitely get it again when my Leki Makalus give up the ghost. Although I don't find it to important on ascents (or flatter terrain) I find it a godsend on steep descents where I'm really relying on the poles to take some of the stress off my knees. The anti-shock seems to shed some of the load placed on my arms and shoulders. (I also will never go back to one pole - it's either be two poles, where the terrain is suitable - or none, where it's not; a real knee saver!).
Cheers,
JB
Re: Review Black Diamond Contour Elliptic Shock walking pole
Wed 18 Jul, 2012 10:20 pm
Ent wrote:Content removed by poster
Why would anyone do this? Really doesn't help when trying to find information via the search function
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