Are there portable ski poles that are easy to carry and store?
This page compares 3 Are there portable ski poles that are easy to carry and stores with verified specifications and prices. Top options include Black Diamond Expedition Compactor, Black Diamond Traverse 3 Ski Poles, Black Diamond Traverse Compactor Ski Poles. Prices range from £115 to £148. All data is sourced from manufacturer documentation and specialist retailers.
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Black Diamond Expedition Compactor
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£118.35 ≈ | 100-125 cm, 110-135 cm; collapsed 37 cm | 7075 aluminum | ✓ | 100 mm / 4 in | Girth-hitch straps | 526 g or 533 g |
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The Black Diamond Expedition Compactor is a packable Z-pole ski pole made with 7075 aluminum and adjustable FlickLock Pro mechanisms. It includes extended EVA foam grips, removable straps, integrated repair tools, and powder baskets, making it suited to splitboarders and backcountry skiers. ★ Ideal forYes, its Z-pole design collapses to 37 cm and its adjustable 100-125 cm or 110-135 cm length makes it easy to carry and store between ski tours.
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Black Diamond Traverse 3 Ski Poles
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£114.63 ≈ | 90-125 cm and 100-140 cm | Aluminum | ✓ | Powder baskets | Variable-width strap | 562 g per pair and 570 g per pair |
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The Black Diamond Traverse 3 is a three-piece, aluminum ski pole with FlickLock adjustment, powder baskets, and a variable-width strap. Its durable, versatile design suits backcountry skiers and splitboarders who need adjustable poles that pack down for travel. ★ Ideal forYes, its three-piece collapsible design and 58 cm collapsed length make it easy to carry and store in a backpack or duffel.
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Black Diamond Traverse Compactor Ski Poles
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£147.91 ≈ | 100-125 cm, 110-135 cm | Aluminum | ✓ | 100 mm | Touring wrist strap with light webbing and ladder-lock buckle | 588 g, 610 g per pair |
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The Black Diamond Traverse Compactor Ski Poles are foldable aluminum Z-poles with FlickLock Pro adjustment, powder baskets, ergonomic rubber grips, and an integrated screwdriver. They suit backcountry skiers, splitboarders, snowshoers, and travelers who need durable poles that pack compactly. ★ Ideal forThese poles are easy to carry and store because their folding Z-Pole design collapses to about 40-41 cm, while the adjustable 100-125 cm and 110-135 cm sizes provide flexible use on the skin track.
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