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Better pole baskets
I dislike my BD traverse pole baskets, the poles often slip when skinning on hard snow when the basket catches the snow and the tip pivots out.
My friend use poles with the classic nordic backcountry pole baskets: an outer ring connected to the center with leather straps. These baskets rotate to follow the terrain, and doesn't cause the tip to pivot out.
Image of nordic style baskets:
Anyone else using these kinds of baskets? Are there any downsides? Why do all touring pole come with stiff baskets?
u/DblFishermanXTheSky — 6 days ago