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Karhu - XCD Backcountry Ski Pole | 
 enlarge | Brand: Karhu
Category: Sports
Buy New: $39.95
Rating:  2 reviews
Media: Misc.
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Product Description
Kahru's XCD backcountry ski poles were built for performance with an ultralight carbon composite shaft that's ideal for Telemark skiing. Composite handle with cork grip and nylon strap.FeaturesSteel tip and alpine basketDiameter: 16 mmWeight: 14 oz. pr.Material: Carbon and compositeSold as a pair
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| Customer Reviews:
Meh January 30, 2008
B. Butry (Upstate NY)
The poles aren't bad. I prefer the cork grip to the typical hard plastic on most XC ski poles.
These are very lightweight and feel good during extended tours.
That said, I snapped one of them in half the fourth time I used it. I had the carbon version of the pole and they are obviously not as durable as the aluminum version that Karhu makes.
I also had a problem with baskets coming off the first time out with them. Thankfully, I was leading the group and someone behind me alerted me to the problem. I really just needed to twist them down as tight as I could and I never had a problem with the baskets again.
I've been forced to go to a cheap Swix model for the time being, but I hope to go with the aluminum version of this pole and pray for better durability.
Would NOT recommend! January 21, 2008
Elizabeth M. Heilner (Milford, IN United States)
I have owned a set of these poles for a year. I do not like them because the cork grips are hard, small in diameter (and I have small hands) and they are slippery. The second time I used them one of the baskets came off. I had to stop skiing and put it back on but it continued to come off until it was lost. There are much better poles out there for the price.
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