DynaLock™ Ascent Carbon Backcountry Poles

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DynaLock™ Ascent Carbon Backcountry Poles

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Ultralight carbon fiber combines with ultimate packability for fast-and-light snowshoeing, mountaineering and splitboarding.
  • 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.
    • *Kevlar trademark is owned by E. I. Pont De Nemours and Company
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Description

From fast ascents to remote traverses, 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 our 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.

Tech Specs

Small 100-120cm Large 120-140cm
SKU 10236 10237
Color Carbon Carbon
Weight (Standard) 1 lb 0 oz 1 lb 1 oz
Weight (Metric) 0.47 kg 0.50 kg
Length min (Standard) 39 in 47 in
Length min (Metric) 100 cm 120 cm
Length max (Standard) 47 in 55 in
Length max (Metric) 120 cm 140 cm
Collapsed length (Standard) 14.25 in 17.5 in
Collapsed length (Metric) 36.2 cm 44.5 cm
Material(s) Carbon Carbon
Country of Origin Made in Taiwan Made in Taiwan

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Overall rating: 4.5148516 / 5 from 101 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

DynaLock™ Ascent Carbon Backcountry Poles offer an ultralight carbon fiber design that is easy to use and pack, appreciated for its sturdiness and compact size. Opinions vary on the design, and while some customers find the weight impressive, others have mixed feelings.

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  • Ease of Use: 7%
  • Design Aesthetics: 6%
  • Weight: 11%

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Review highlights

  • "Great design very light weight stability" — Roy S.
  • "Solid design…easy and quick to assemble…just wish they were slightly more height adjustable." — Rick C.
  • "Well made and light weight poles." — Zachary L.

Reviews

The best! Light and built

"The best! Light and built to last, I've only taken these for a short-shake out before heading on trail for a few weeks, so far love them!"

— Jamie W. (5/5)

The strength and weakness of

"The strength and weakness of these poles are how robust they are. I'll be reluctant to to use them due to their weight. But, I know I'll be able to depend on them when I do. There seems like some weight that could be shaved off and still be dependable. Providing trail and snow baskets to begin with is greatly appreciated. Grips and length adjustment seem on par or better than similar poles."

— Dearric W. (3/5)

Strong and reliable through thick and thin!

"As a first-time hiking pole user, I'm impressed by how much these have helped me in the field and exceeded my expectations for how sturdy and reliable they are. My legs feel like they are no longer alone in their battles against the mountain slopes! I've been finding myself needing to take less time to recover and catch my breath when I use these poles. They work perfectly no matter if I'm traveling through rocky fields or cushy pine forests, climbing over logs, or making my way through thick bushes. I love that I can adjust the length to suit the specific grade of slope I'm traversing! And the strength is enough to let me use it to hold stiff branches out of the way. On top of all that, they fit in my backpack when I'm not using them. My main complaint is that, as someone on the smaller side and thus using small-size poles, the hand grips feel just a little bit too big. I can't get my hands around them to the extent that would be ideal. It's not causing any blisters or anything (though it may if I were to use it for all-day hikes), it just takes some getting used to. The strap also keeps sticking to the velcro used to keep everything folded together, which is mildly annoying while walking but also slowly tearing the strap apart fiber by fiber. They've been accumulating some scratches as well, making them look less than pristine after a few weeks of heavy use. That all being said, the support provided by these poles and their reliability thoughout many tough environments is so great that I can't give them any less than five out of five stars. I feel that I can rely on them for years to come!"

— Pierre H. (5/5)

I used them all winter in the

"These are great poles. Light weight and can stow them in my pack or even folded up under the brain with barely anything sticking out. Used them on 78 4k peaks over this winter season without any issues at all."

— Ken (5/5)

How poles can be better than ascent carbon 🤷‍:male_sign:

"Wow. First I’m not a trekking pole guy. But after strong recommendations for climbing Kilimanjaro, I rent a pair of poles. OMG that was useful so now I ordered those MSR ascent carbon and … SO light, SO packable, SO easy to adjust on the go. I use them a lot since I got them couple weeks ago. I don’t know about long term use but for the moment, easy 5 stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ on quality, conception and comfort."

— Mathieu L. (5/5)

I have MS and my

"I have MS and my right leg and arm don’t work great. Balance has become an issue. I love these poles. I only use one on the left side. They are great for balance. If you put too much weight on them they will not slide to a shorter length. I’ve had this problem with other brands. Be sure to buy the correct height. This makes all the difference in the world. Great poles."

— Lawrence J. (5/5)

Not made for winter

"I have broken 3 of these poles in the past 2 winter seasons of Adirondack hiking. Each time at the exact same spot - where the metal ball protrudes/locks. The pole simply snaps in half in temps below 10f. It is extremely frustrating that these have such terrible durability when they're marketed as winter/snowshoeing poles. I can't trust them anymore."

— Chris A. (1/5)

Very light

"Very light"

— Adam B. (5/5)

So far, the poles have

"So far, the poles have done a great job. The only issue I’ve had was one pole slid down upon putting full weight on it in the muck. Didn’t want to tighten down the cam too far, because i didn’t want the carbon fiber to snap or crush. Easy to open up and extend, and easy to break down and put up."

— Richard O. (4/5)

Love them

"Love them"

— David L. (5/5)

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