Do You Need Backcountry Ski Poles?
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- čas přidán 11. 03. 2023
- Are backcountry ski poles worth the money? Is there really that big of a difference? There are lots of options when it comes to backcountry ski poles. My first pair were the Black Diamond Expedition. I bent them and the strap broke. I replaced them with a pair of fixed length Komperdell carbon poles I got for cheap. I broke them. I then turned to Black Crows and got a pair of Oxus fixed poles. And now I've purchased some Dynafit Speed Vario 2 poles because I wanted something that was adjustable. There's been other poles as well, whippets, race poles etc. I've learned that fixed poles are light, inexpensive, comfortable and reliable. However, sometimes, on big tours, having an adjustable ski pole is convenient. I've found over the years that there are 2 things all my backcountry ski poles must have, a strap and expended grip. I come from a skate skiing background and I need to loop that strap around my wrist in a way that allows me to just hang my arms and use a light grip when skinning. This is especially helpful on some of the local long approaches. I also need extended grip so my hands don't get cold from holding the pole at the top during traverses and kick turns on steep slopes.
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I do believe you created and narrated the science videos in my 8th grade class...
The production style is next level. Also liked the mullet nostalgia with Blake in the background providing commentary.
Very entertaining overview. I just upgraded to new Komperdell backcountry poles barely a month ago, but now I realize that I can‘t live another day without a pair of les batons d‘Alain! 😂
Lol that was hilarious. And informative.
The only thing I'd say you sorta need is a powder basket for backcountry. The teeny basket does nothing when there's pow around, you'll just be stabbing the snowpack and going nowhere of you need to pole around a bit in ski mode.
Perfect blend of humor and education. Thank you Danny!!
this was fantastic and deserves more likes!!
What I learned from your video is I’m happy with my decision of sticking with old trekking poles! Very informative and entertaining video.
I got into skiing recently and purchased an old backcountry setup with everything but poles. I didn’t want to risk breaking my carbon poles so I went with the BD trailbreak poles. A little heavy but not noticeable to me since I used them for hiking and backpacking for over five years. I managed to not lose the snow baskets and they also have the extended grip. We will see how many more miles they have in them!
The best thing I've seen on CZcams in a while 😆😍
Love the new production style.
I love “backcountry poles” for extended grip while skinning. More importantly, adjustable ski poles are handy for when people visit, your wife or kids loose their poles. We actually have lees poles because we can adjust and share. The old style black diamond…heavy…are very durable.
Hillarious, thanks! AND informative too!
I love this new style.
Danny I fucking love this new review style. More please. Thanks.
Another epic review
His is such hilarious content, I am just laughing watching this stuff! Keep it up!
Very nicely done video! G3 fixies for me.
@Danny, would you guys consider making an episode just on "layers" that you are using for uphill, or what you have learned about layering over the years -- for different weather conditions, what are your backup options that you carry for when conditions change... etc. What you would recommend, what not. When getting sweaty and cold at the top... I have been trying different pieces in my sweat management... but you guys must have a world of knowledge about this by now.
Also kind of same topic, hydration. Also, that may have been the funniest video about backcountry ski poles ever.
+1 to this !! would love to see it!!
as french as skiing with 2 baguettes LOL. awesome content danny
Well you made me feel better about my whippet purchase
Girthy & breakable. Enjoyed this & sthank yu.
Adjustable is very useful. Especially if you ski Telemark. Also on a long traverse.
Wrist loops, please remove, they make it much harder slower to do an ordinary pole arrest. Nearly slipped off a ridge due to this. I have thin elastic cord looped round my wrist, tied half way down the pole, so if I drop it it springs back.
But with a Whippet, perhaps it’s ok. I have just got a Whippet for this year. Just bought the head, though a bit tricky making a strong removable connection to the pole
The question should be: do I need resort poles? I use my backcountry ones for everything
I want Danny to be in charge of all paid programming from now on
omg, what a fucking reference... Damn it Klause
This video could have not been at a better time. I was recently in the market for a new pair of backcountry ski poles. As a weight savvy skimo type of guy I had my eyes on the carbon Dynafit Speed Vario 2 poles, mentioned in your video. They cost a whopping 150 EUR here in EU. But then I discovered a Polish brand Majesty skis and their MAJESTY Touring Carbon 2p ski poles on sale for half the price of the Dynafit poles (75 EUR) and even lighter - a hair under 200 g/pole (maybe you and professor Christoph know more of the brand, they seem more freeride oriented). I have already recived the Majesty poles and they look sturdy, grip is extended, strap is comfortable and easy to adjust when switching to heavier gloves/mitts. They seem like a quality product. I have not tested them yet so I can not verify that. Only dowside is that the provided snow baskets are very small, only 70 mm (2,75 inch) in diameter. I am planning on ordering bigger snow baskets and since thay have a bayonette attachment they are compatible with Komperdell snow baskets and probably also Salewa's. BTW informative and funny video.
Black Diamond Ergo Cork Trekking Poles all year round
Can we get a similar video on backcountry ski helmets?
Until I have collapsable ski, I’ve no need for collapsing poles, long grips are way more efficient and usually lighter
Lol, awesome video!
Best
What mountain was the clip at the end from?
Oh how we miss the Danny mullet and Blake.
Yes duh! Of course I do! - snowboarder
no, next question
funny