Black Diamond, an American manufacturer of climbing, skiing and mountain sports equipment, has been an industry leader for many years, with huge annual sales volumes, totaling $155 million in 2015. All Black Diamond products meet European safety standards (EN for short) and are highly reliable.
 
In the evaluation of the outdoor gearlab website, the Black Diamond Alpine Carbon Cork won the Editor's Choice Award, and the pair cost 1273 yuan. While the weight of 482 grams and the storage volume of 62.5 cm are not among the best in the industry, they are unbeatable in other aspects such as durability, comfort and versatility. The new version of the Alpine Carbon Cork returns to the long-standing FlickLock locking system in the locking mechanism, which makes it easy to adjust the length of the trekking pole with a single pull and press of the fastener wrench, which is much more convenient than the traditional screw-lock system; The grip is made of cork for a pleasant touch, and the lower part has an elongated foam for stable support in steep or rough terrain; The pole body is 100% carbon fiber, but due to its large diameter and density, it is more durable than many aluminium trekking poles, and can meet the needs of various hiking and mountaineering activities.
 
In addition to the Alpine range, Black Diamond also has two product lines: Distance and Trail. If you pay special attention to the storage volume, it is recommended to choose the Distance Carbon FLZ with a shrinkage length of only 34 cm, and the price of a pair is 1358 yuan; If you have higher requirements for portability, you can choose Distance Carbon Z, its 110 cm pair weighs only 283 grams, and a pair costs 1188 yuan, which is very convenient to carry.