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Dynalock Ascent Carbon Poles
MSR
Dynalock Ascent Carbon Poles
$189.95
Description

  4-season carbon pole with rock-solid adjustment

  From fast ascents to remote traverses, MSR DynaLock Ascent Poles keep snowshoers, mountaineers and splitboarders moving quickly on mountain objectives. Built of Kevlar-reinforced carbon fiber, these ultralight poles feature a quick-deploy design, and their tiny collapsed size fits inside alpine packs and travel bags. Equipped with the DynaLock mechanism, they offer 20 cm of length adjustability, and the ability to tighten the clamping force on the fly for no-slip security—perfect whether you’re bagging volcanoes or pushing hard from first light to last.

  Not intended for skiing.

  

Footprint sold separately.
Description
Brand Name:
MSR
Handle Material:
Foam
Gender:
Unisex
Lock Mechanism:
Flick Lock
Color:
Carbon
Weight:
Small (120 cm): 1 lb 1 oz / 470 g
Large (140 cm): 1 lb 2 oz / 500 g
Shock Absorption:
No Shock
Min Length (inches/cm):
Small: 100 cm
Large: 120 cm
Max Length (Inches/cm):
Small: 120 cm
Large: 140 cm
Shaft Material:
Carbon
Other Features:
• Ultralight Strength: Kevlar®-reinforced carbon fiber construction.
• Packable: Quick-deploy design folds small to stash easily in smaller packs.
• Secure Adjustment: 20 cm of easy, rock-solid DynaLock™ adjustability with tool-free tensioning; anodized aluminum lever provides lasting durability.
• Comfortable: EVA foam grip, plus lower grip for sidehilling or choking up on steep terrain.
• Versatile: Winter and summer baskets included for four-season functionality.
• Collapsed length:
-- 120 cm: 14.25 in
-- 140 cm: 17.5 in
Not intended for skiing.
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