Expedition 3 Ski Poles
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Why We Like The Black Diamond Expedition 3 Ski Poles
We like the Black Diamond's Expedition 3 Ski Pole because we both like to do it all. From skiing to hiking these poles provide reliable performance and weight savings.
Details
- Adjustable ski pole packs small for four-season versatility
- Aluminum construction balances lightness with torsional stability
- Dual FlickLock makes adjusting to your length easy
- Powder baskets create float and performance in deep snow
- Extended foam grip offers easy handling on steep terrain
- Item #BLDZ9GV
- Shaft
- aluminum
- Length
- 125cm, 140cm
- Adjustable Length
- [125cm] 57 - 125cm, [140cm] 62 - 140cm
- Collapsed Length
- [125cm] 57cm, [140cm] 62cm
- Locking Mechanism
- Dual FlickLock
- Grip
- foam
- Strap
- adjustable
- Tip
- carbide
- Baskets
- powder (100m)
- Claimed Weight
- [125cm] 1lb 2.4oz
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 1 year
- Activity
- hiking, skiing
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Overall Rating
4.5 based on 40 ratings
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The product reviews indicate the ski poles are generally well-received. Customers praise the poles' durability, lightweight design, and ease of use, finding them suitable for various outdoor activities. While some users experienced minor issues with the adjustability and accessories, the poles are considered a reliable and high-quality option overall.
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageJuly 7, 2025
There are more sticks than it seems
Expedition 3 trekking poles (item number BD11159100001401, size 140 cm, white color with green elements) for six months for trekking, hiking, and mountain trips. At first, I was a bit worried that the white color would quickly get dirty or that the poles would get lost in the snow, but in practice the coating turned out to be very practical – dirt hardly absorbs and is easy to clean, and the green elements are clearly visible on the white surface, so there were no problems with visibility. The poles pleasantly surprised me with their light weight, especially combined with their strength: during intensive use they did not deform or become loose. The locks are convenient to operate even with warm gloves, reliably fixing the sections without any play. The tips hold confidently on various surfaces – from rocks to minor irregularities of the terrain – and at the same time they hardly leave marks on stones, which also shows the high quality of the materials. During all the time of use, I have not found any serious drawbacks. Overall, these poles have proven themselves as reliable and comfortable equipment that I can confidently recommend for active hikes and mountain routes.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
April 22, 2025
Great poles
These replaced a lost pair and work just fine. The colors are easier to spot compared to the gray/blue ones.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
February 15, 2025
Awesome poles with one gripe
First off. These things are bomber. Very sturdy and durable. The locking mechanism is strong and didn’t notice any slipping (which is saying something as I’m running them at the full 140cm and weigh 225+). My one gripe is that (although probably user error), no matter how hard I tried, I just couldn’t get the baskets to lock into place. I ended up losing one in deep conditions on my first trip with these. Will have to buy a new set. As mentioned, likely user error, but shouldn’t be rocket science to get these in place. Your mileage may vary on this issue.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
December 22, 2024
Really poor quality - broke multiple times
I was gifted these less than a year ago as a replacement for my aging Alpine Carbons which I have beat the heck out of all over the world. I am not sure what BD was thinking with the Expedition 3s but the whole build quality is very poor and have broken multiple times in less than a year. I trained pretty heavily (1x a week) with the E3s and took them to Denali in May this year (2024). They held up fine to Denali conditions, but with normal use after that have completely fallen apart. I know Denali takes a lot out of gear but for “Expedition” poles to die after a single expedition seems pretty weak. Definitely would not recommend. Shame! Btw, the Alpine Carbons are still going strong.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
November 25, 2024
Just what you need and nothing more.
Nothing fancy just a great splitboard pole. I really like the longer foam handles for choking up on the pole while side hilling or booting. They also collapse to a great size to strap to your backpack while riding.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
April 17, 2024
Best poles for splitting!
These poles are lightweight, compact, and overall very durable. Definitely my favorite poles to use for splitting. Also double as hiking poles in the summer. 100% recommend!
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
April 16, 2024
I have owned Expedition 1,
I have owned Expedition 1, 2, & now 3 poles. I am really hard on my equipment. Hiking, Skiing, & SAR missions. They are the best.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
April 15, 2024
Nice Ski Poles
Good poles. Haven't had issues with them collapsing on my yet - despite being a fairly large guy (~210 lbs) + pack weight. Make sure you put the powder baskets on well - I lost mine on my first ski run. Had to go back and find them.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
March 19, 2024
new poles!
yay! glad to have these in the backcountry, they are lightweight, and work great!
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
March 15, 2024
Excellent Compact Poles
Been eyeing up collapsable poles for a while now and finally got them. They were excellent for what I needed - something I could throw on/in a pack for when I needed to go pole-less and easily extended when I needed them. Locking mechanism was nice and snug and the length markings on each section made it extremely easy to line up each time. Definitely recommend these poles!
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
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