Poles Traverse 3. Black Diamond TRAVERSE 3 is packable and durable.. From morning splitboard missions to weekend hut trips, the TRAVERSE 3 has the packability and durability to keep you cruising in the backcountry. The three-section collapsible design means you can stuff them in your pack or duffel when on the move and is combined with an all-aluminum construction for durability. Dual Flicklocks give you a full range of adjustability while dual-density grip-top grabs bindings and buckles with ease for quick adjustments. Black Diamond has also included a rubber grip extension for choking up while side-hilling on the skin track. It comes with powder baskets, so you can switch them out to match the season and the trip, and the new vari-width strap adds comfort and adjustability while moving through terrain.