Black Diamond Z-Pole Snow Basket

Perfect for trail running/hiking on snowy, mountainous trails. The standard basket on the Distance Z Poles is great for summer use, but too small for snow. These seem like a great compromise because they are wide enough to be effective in the snow but not too wide where they would become bulky when stowed on a vest/pack when not using (i.e. flatter terrain at the beginning/end of a run). In a foot of dry powder(snowshoeing, etc.), they will sink for sure, but I don't think that's what they were designed for. They snap on securely and have stayed put so far. Some of the other reviewers here were wanting a larger basket, maybe BD could make two sizes if it's worthwhile. Great addition to turn the relatively affordable Distance Z Poles into 4 season poles.

I like how they attach to the poles, they seem quite secure. I've seen people complaining that these are too small, but I totally disagree, these are not powder baskets, so don't use them for powder. They won't help you in powder at all, but for soft cornish snow to firm snow they work well.