Whippet Ski Pole
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Whippet Ski Pole
Alpine pole designed to allow you to easily self-arrest when you're traveling in slick terrain or descending in a no-fall zone. The Whippet offers versatility, durability, and adjustability for skiing or snowboarding in those big mountain situations but is still useful on mellower deep powder days.
Details
- Ski and snowboard pole for daily use on backcountry adventures
- Aluminum shaft holds up to day after day of high alpine abuse
- Adjustable length boosts usability on the uphill and downhill
- ClickLock dial allows you to remove or add the steel pick
- Flicklock Pro adds reliability and durability to the adjustability
- Powder baskets prevent punch through on important pole plants
- Item #BLD013B
- Shaft
- 3-piece, aluminum
- Collapsed Length
- 25.2in
- Locking Mechanism
- FlickLock Pro
- Grip
- insert for ski mode
- Strap
- webbing
- Tip
- removable steel pick
- Baskets
- Indexed 3/4 Powder
- Claimed Weight
- [single] 1lb
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 1 year
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Overall Rating
5 based on 62 ratings
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The product is a versatile ski pole that provides extra stability and security on steep, icy, or treacherous terrain. It has a removable pick and 3-segment design, making it useful for both winter and summer activities. The sturdy construction is durable for demanding backcountry use. Some minor criticisms include the weight being slightly heavier than standard ski poles and the adjustment requiring a specialized tool. Overall, the product is widely considered an essential piece of gear for ski mountaineering, hiking, and other winter sports where extra stability and safety are needed.
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageOctober 1, 2025
Valuable upgrades to an all time classic
I’ve been using whippets for steep ski mountaineering objectives around the world for 2 decades. Every update from my old version to this version adds material value, increased functionality and improved user experience. The poles collapse to be smaller, making them easier to pack for travel or store on your pack. The flick lock lever mechanism is improved over the old plastic versions. The snow basket now has a notch so it maintains its orientation. The picks are removable so you can travel with a single set of poles (eg if your trip might also include some resort use) and these can run double duty as trekking poles. The metal ring is a great temporary lower grip position. The handles and wrist straps are more ergonomic. Don’t listen to Cody. Whippets are awesome. ;-)
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
September 25, 2025
Oopsie Daisy on Deming
Took this on a Mt Baker summit in Washington. I was scared I was going to impale myself with it on the up, but what I should have been afraid of was the slide I would do down the Deming Glacier when my ski binding broke. This thing saved my bacon, I'm glad it did what it was supposed to.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
September 22, 2025
Very versatile.
The 3 segments was the biggest selling point. It means I can bring this with me, store it on my pack when I don't need it. I can use it when back country skiing, winter hiking, mountaineering. It adds a margin of safety and some more options. It is certainly heavier than a hiking or ski pole, but worth it IMO.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
September 21, 2025
Whippet
Whippet worked on great for my British Columbia trip. Stores easily in the pack when not needed. Great for when the pack gets heavy or on steep up and downgrades.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
August 19, 2025
Must have for ski touring
After slipping a couple times touring up to Camp Muir on Rainier, then borrowing my partner's whippet for the last part, I immediately went home and ordered one. It has saved me from slipping/falling so many times over the years and is easily my favourite and most dependable piece of gear that I reco to everyone. It's heavier than a typical ski pole but the added security is well worth it.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
July 27, 2025
Used it on Wind River High Route
I'm a backpacker who sometimes crosses steep snowfields. The Whippet enables me to use poles for stability and I never needed the ice ax for self arrest (but happy to have it just in case). I used the Whippet on a horrible route up the north side of Wind River Peak. It had been a glacier recently, with the ice holding the rocks, gravel, and mud together. The ice is gone and everything fell when I touched it. I buried the Whippet into the mess and pulled myself up. Not recommended but it worked.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
July 24, 2025
Solid and exactly what I
Solid and exactly what I was looking for, why not 5 stars? -because $ little to much
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
June 13, 2025
Won’t leave home without it
Love this pole. Done a few steep peaks and couloirs this spring and always felt supper safe carrying my whippet! Loved it so much I got one for my son too.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
June 12, 2025
Feel more secure on steep slopes
Feel safer with whippet on steep slopes. Can self arrest when too icy going uphill.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
March 2, 2025
This saved my life.
I cannot be more grateful to this pole. Thank you for making a quality product. If you are serious about backcountry skiing and don’t carry an ice axe for self arresting buy this.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
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