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Black Diamond Whippet Self-Arrest Ski Pole

Black Diamond Whippet Self-Arrest Ski Pole description

The Black Diamond Whippet Self-Arrest Ski Pole gives you a bit of extra security when you ski lines where a fall can mean the end of your seasonor worse. The ice axe head helps you self arrest if you slip in the no-fall zone or if your buddy drops into a crevasse during a ski-mountaineering trip. Black Diamond's Whippet Pole has become a standard piece of gear for everything from local gnar to Himalayan steeps. *SOLD INDIVIDUALLY*

wont leave home without one. These are a bit overpriced but worth it. essential for any steep climb or traverse in sketch conditions.

I've been skiing with Whippets since they first came out - actually, even before they came out as I designed them for BD many years ago (no, I don't get commissions or royalties on them!). I love using them because they are always there and you never know when you are going to have a small slip which could turn into a big slide. With Whippets, you can instantly plug them into the snow to stop a fall, or at least get your feet back underneath you. I use them as a pair - one in each hand. Another nice aspect of Whippets, especially for ski mountaineering is that they work well for ascending - I'm constantly using them in 4wd mode when booting up a chute and they greatly enhance your traction.

This ski pole is AWESOME! But don't be fooled, it's not a "pair", you have to buy one at a time... and for 90 bucks, it's ALMOST not worth it. These poles are durable and reliable and the self arrest handles make joeys steer clear from you at the mountain! Great for the backcountry, and a great space maker around the lifts!