Whippet Ski Pole
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Whippet Ski Pole
Alpine pole designed to allow you to easily self-arrest when you're traveling in slick terrain or descending in a no-fall zone. The Whippet offers versatility, durability, and adjustability for skiing or snowboarding in those big mountain situations but is still useful on mellower deep powder days.
Details
- Ski and snowboard pole for daily use on backcountry adventures
- Aluminum shaft holds up to day after day of high alpine abuse
- Adjustable length boosts usability on the uphill and downhill
- ClickLock dial allows you to remove or add the steel pick
- Flicklock Pro adds reliability and durability to the adjustability
- Powder baskets prevent punch through on important pole plants
- Item #BLD013B
- Shaft
- 3-piece, aluminum
- Collapsed Length
- 25.2in
- Locking Mechanism
- FlickLock Pro
- Grip
- insert for ski mode
- Strap
- webbing
- Tip
- removable steel pick
- Baskets
- Indexed 3/4 Powder
- Claimed Weight
- [single] 1lb
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 1 year
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Overall Rating
5 based on 55 ratings
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Here's what customers have to say
The product is a versatile ski pole that provides extra security and confidence on the slopes, especially in icy or steep terrain. The removable pick feature allows users to transition between using it as a regular ski pole and an ice axe-like tool. Reviewers appreciated the sturdy, adjustable design and lightweight feel, and many felt it was a game-changer compared to previous models, providing more stability and security on challenging snow conditions. Overall, the product received overwhelmingly positive reviews, with many users highly recommending it for backcountry enthusiasts.
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageJune 13, 2025
Won’t leave home without it
Love this pole. Done a few steep peaks and couloirs this spring and always felt supper safe carrying my whippet! Loved it so much I got one for my son too.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
June 12, 2025
Feel more secure on steep slopes
Feel safer with whippet on steep slopes. Can self arrest when too icy going uphill.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
March 2, 2025
This saved my life.
I cannot be more grateful to this pole. Thank you for making a quality product. If you are serious about backcountry skiing and don’t carry an ice axe for self arresting buy this.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
February 16, 2025
Whippet good 👍
So I had BDs old whippet ( used in conjunction with your expedition poles) which was a excellent tool for backcountry travel and self arrest. I used it alot and thankfully never had to use it for a self arrest! BDs new whippet is a single pole and is much more robust and a lot more comfortable as it fits much better in the hand and doesn't have a piece of metal on the grip. I also like the fact that the when you remove the whippet from the pole the strap is attached to the grip. Another bonus is the whippet has a cover and a walking cover for the poles carbite tip and the pole has aluminum clamps for the poles sections. All in all it's a really nice tool and I look forward to using it here in the beautiful Sierra's. Thanks BD for another excellent tool for backcountry fools.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
December 9, 2024
New whippet
Although I haven't used this yet. I've owned 3 different whippets over their evolution. And this one is by far the nicest one. Now has extra grip for the steep steep spots. Can separate axe part for safer travels when not needed. Definitely recommend this whippet.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
June 10, 2024
Great for climbing!
I’ve never used this product to self arrest and seldom feel the need to use it for descents, although I have. What I really love about it, is that it turns a ski pole into “half” a mountaineering axe and is great for ascents that almost require a second axe! I’ve mostly used it in Colorado and the PNW!
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
May 7, 2024
awesome tool
took a pretty big slide while touring a couple weeks ago and bought this that night. not something you want to rely on while touring but feels great to have it in icey side hill conditions. Well worth it! Kind of heavy relative to my other poles but not too bad to get used to
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
May 6, 2024
Best pole
Amazing. So good. It performs big when it needs to be and very tough/hard!
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
May 3, 2024
Great evolution of a classic tool
I was slow to adopt the latest-generation whippet after using an old carbon one for the last 12 years. I finally caved and this works exactly like it should. The connection between the pick and pole feels super solid. It's easy to throw the pick in your pack when it's not needed. I actually enjoy Whippet-worthy tours more now that I can just put the pick on when I need it.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
April 29, 2024
Peace of mind
The Whippet is a great addition to my backcountry ski gear selection. When you're skiing in "no-fall" terrain, it's nice to know you have a tool, just in case. And when you don't need the ice axe, it's easy to remove and you're left with a really nice ski pole. I would highly recommend the Whippet for any backcountry skier.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
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