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BACKLINE Touring Ski Poles Award 2023 – 2 out of 6 stars
Black Diamond Expedition 3 WR – Tested model
Tested model

Dreiteiler · 2023/24

Black Diamond Expedition 3 WR

69.99 out of 100 points

130.00 €

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Quick verdict

With the Expedition 3 WR, Black Diamond offers a well-balanced three-piece pole that excels with easy length and strap adjustability. An excellent price-performance ratio rounds off the positive impression.

Test strengths

  • Adjustability: 15.75/20 points
  • Stiffness: 14.67/20 points
  • Weight score: 14.15/20 points

Relatively lower scores

  • Basket: 11.42/20 points
Total points
69.99 / 100
Weight
293 g
RRP
130 €
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Test year 2023 · Gastein

Test verdict

With the Expedition 3 WR, Black Diamond offers a well-balanced three-piece pole that excels with easy length and strap adjustability. An excellent price-performance ratio rounds off the positive impression.

Specifications

Pole class
Dreiteiler
Test year
2023
Model year
2024
Lengths
100 – 140 cm
Adjustable
Yes
Adjustment
Drehhebel, Schlitz & Kreuz
Packed length
62 cm
Shaft material
Aluminium
Strap
Klemmsystem im Kopf
Release system
nein
Weight (measured)
293 g
RRP
130.00 €
Euro per point
1.86 €

Detailed test scores

CriterionPointsStarPacked size
Stiffness14.67 / 20—
Grip comfort14.00 / 20—
Adjustability15.75 / 20★—
Basket11.42 / 20—
Weight14.15 / 20★—
Total points69.99 / 100—
Value for money1.86 € / point—
Packed size—62 cm
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