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Black Diamond
Expedition 3 Ski Poles

4.394736842105263 out of 5 stars
38 Reviews

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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

What do you think about this product?

Overall Rating

4.5 based on 38 ratings

Review Summary

1 Stars - 1 reviews
2 Stars - 2 reviews
3 Stars - 3 reviews
4 Stars - 7 reviews
5 Stars - 25 reviews

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3 out of 5 stars

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.

Matt E.
blackdiamondequipment.com

Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com

2 out of 5 stars

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.

Graham S.
blackdiamondequipment.com

Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com

4 out of 5 stars

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.

Colin H.
blackdiamondequipment.com

Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com

5 out of 5 stars

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!

Jack T.
blackdiamondequipment.com

Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com

5 out of 5 stars

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.

Rex R.
blackdiamondequipment.com

Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com

5 out of 5 stars

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.

David S.
blackdiamondequipment.com

Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com

5 out of 5 stars

March 19, 2024

new poles!

yay! glad to have these in the backcountry, they are lightweight, and work great!

Katie H.
blackdiamondequipment.com

Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com

5 out of 5 stars

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!

Joshua H.
blackdiamondequipment.com

Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com

5 out of 5 stars

March 14, 2024

Poles are good. I use

Poles are good. I use them for splitboarding. They don't fit in my Dawn Partol backpack but I can strap them easily to the the outside. The clips are a little tight at the start but you can loosen them with a screw driver. I like the long grips on these as well.

Leonora W.
blackdiamondequipment.com

Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com

5 out of 5 stars

February 3, 2024

Great

Great extendable pole option! Love that I can collapse them and throw them in my bag when needed.

Bernardo P.
blackdiamondequipment.com

Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com

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