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goalaso
15
Apr 7, 2018
Are these the *2018* pair or the older 2017 pair? It's confusing (and possibly misleading) because the header photo suggests it would be the 2018 pair, which has six blue lines on the center section and weighs slightly less, is apparently 30% stronger than the 2017 pairs (which often cracked), and doesn't collapse quite as small as the 2017 pairs. However, the listed weights and collapsed lengths would suggest that this is the older 2017 model. You can see on the black diamond website the subtle but significant differences, which are also reflected in price typically: https://www.blackdiamondequipment.com/en/trekking-poles/distance-carbon-flz-trekking-poles-BD112204_cfg.html vs https://www.blackdiamondequipment.com/en/trekking-poles/distance-carbon-flz-trekking-poles-BD112204_cfg.html
So are these the 2018 model, as in the photo, or the 2017 model, as in the specs? Great deal if the former.
goalaso
15
Apr 7, 2018
Seanneves
94
Apr 7, 2018
goalasoThanks for asking this critical question. 2018 is slightly heavier but probably worth the new carbon formulation.
goalaso
15
Apr 7, 2018
Seannevesyes, I was *about* to join, but couldn't reconcile why prices were so different everywhere, until I noticed the discrepancy. If someone could clarify, I'm happy to join for the newer poles...
PaigeD
522
Apr 9, 2018
goalasoThis drop is for the 2018 pair. Thanks for pointing out the discrepancies with the specs. I'm following up with Black Diamond right now to get the exact specs for this model so we can update the page. @Seanneves
goalaso
15
Apr 9, 2018
PaigeDThanks for the reply- I've joined the drop.
zenoryth
4
Apr 10, 2018
PaigeDgreat news! do update as you get more details :)