FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Below is a list of Hiking Poles that fit the 3D UL Connectors and the Medium Grip Tubes that the 3D Click-In Connector comes with. The ones that say "Probably fits" haven't been tried IRL, but in pictures look like the right size. Some say "To fat?" and these look a little to large in pictures, but we need confirmation. If you have any of these poles with "Probably fits" or "To fat?", or any other pole not in the list, and can confirm if they work or not (preferably IRL), please let us know. For measurement instructions see below. Together we can complete the list!
The poles also need to have relatively small (or no) baskets. The basket is the part right above the tip of the pole, the part that would stop a pole from going to deep in to snow. If the baskets of your poles are to big they will collide when putting your poles in the Connector, thus the second pole won’t be able to go in far enough for a good grip in the Connector. The diameter of the baskets should not exceed approximately 5 cm, depending on how far up the pole they are. This makes skiing poles not suitable for the Uview, unless the baskets can be removed.
BLACK DIAMOND
Alpine Series - Great fit
Pursuit Series - Great fit
Trail Series - Great fit
Traverse Pro - Works, but not perfect fit
SILVA
Trekking Poles Series - Great fit
Walking Poles Series - Great fit
EX Pole Series - Great fit
MCKINLEY
Impulse Alu - Great fit
Impact Adj. Alu - Great fit
MACKENZIE
Folding Poles - Great fit
ASAKLITT
Walking Poles - Great fit
LEKI (most Leki poles seem to have the same tip)
Khumbu Poles Series - Great fit
Evotrail FX One TA - Great fit
Cressida FX Carbon Series - Great fit
Makalu FX Carbon - Great fit
Legacy - Great fit
Voyager - Great fit
Black Series Carbon - Great fit
Legend Series - Great fit
Civetta Series - Great fit
Sherpa Series - Great fit
Lhasa - Great fit
Black Series FX Carbon - To fat?
Leki Jannu FX TA - To fat?
MSR
Dynalock Ascent Series - Probably fits
Dynalock Explore - Probably fits
Dynalock Trail - Probably fits
C.A.M.P.
Carbon Mix - Probably fits
Megasonic - Probably fits
Backcountry Bamboo - Probably fits
URBERG (all poles seem to have the same tip)
Classic Hiking Pole Series - Probably fits
Trekking Pole Series - Probably fits
CASCADE MOUNtAIN TECH (all poles seem to have the same tip)
Trekking Poles Series - Probably fits
REI
Co-op Traverse - Probably fits
ALPKIT (all poles seem to have the same tip)
Compact Hiker - To fat?
Alpine Trail - To fat?
Nanolite Pole - To fat?
Carbonlong Backpacker - To fat?
Carbon Marathon Ultra - To fat?
TREKOLOGY
Trek-Z 2.0 - To fat?
STOIC
Easy Trail - To fat?
GOSSAMER GEAR
LT5 - To fat?
Measurement Instructions
The 3D UL Connector and Medium Grip Tubes are designed for the Black Diamond Flex Tech Tips, which is what all the Black Diamond poles we (will) retail on this website use. But not all Black Diamond poles on the market use these tips. They do not work with the BD Distance Series, Trail Back, Trail Sport, Trail Explorer or First Strike. The BD poles we (will) retail and the ones mentioned above are from the BD Spring 2025 collection. For older BD Poles, makes sure the tips look like the tips of the poles we retail, with the correct measurements. The BD Flex Tech Tips have looked the same for many years (as far as we know).
The Grip Tubes for the Black Diamond Flex Tech Tips are 9,0 mm at A/C1 and 9,7 mm at B, with approximately 50 mm in between A and B. If your hiking pole tips are close to these measurements, they should fit.
After thinking about this a lot I’ve come to the conclusion that hiking poles are not only a great option, but the best option, in my opinion. Think about it. What qualities would you want in a pair of poles for a Uview system?
They should be about 120-140 centimeters, and adjustable in length. They should be robust and durable. They should be light weight and foldable, fit in your backpack. Preferably they should have a comfortable grip for when using Quick Setup Mode, when you hold the poles in your hands. If it’s something you often bring along anyway, that would be great. Extra functions, as hiking poles and tent poles, are bonuses.
So, if I was to design dedicated Uview poles, they would probably be a mixture of two selfie sticks and a pair of hiking poles, but without the extra functionality of actually working as hiking poles. Instead of spending time developing such poles, I figured I might as well take advantage of the fact that there already are many great options on the market. Plus for people who already own a pair of hiking poles, it would save them some money (as long as the tips fit the Connector or one of our Grip Tubes).
Of course this depends on your needs. Is light weight most important? Robustness? Size when packed? The poles I've liked and used the most are foldable poles (so they stow away easy, even in 20L daypacks) which can be adjusted in height (different activities with Uview can require slightly varying pole length), that are relatively light weight and have comfortable cork grips. They should have small (or no) baskets so the baskets don’t get in the way of each other when in the Connector. With the current selection of Black Diamond Hiking Poles available on our website my choice would fall on the Pursuit FLZ Hiking Poles, found here, as these fullfil all the above criteria and are a pair of high quality poles.
If you're very observant you might have noticed that the hiking poles I use in many of the pictures/videos are black (unlike the Pursuit FLZ). This is because I'm using a pair of Black Diamond Alpine FLZ with a 38mm Trekking Baskets, which in the 2023 Black Diamond Collection were replaced with the Pursuit FLZ. The Pursuit FLZ are an improved version of the same pole, just different color and now with Trekking Baskets.
For me, a pair of great hiking poles are a must, as I use them so much. Besides using them for the Uview system I also use them for hiking (obviously) and as tent stakes. So I get 5 in 1 with my hiking poles (counting also Tripod and Selfie Stick).
There is a bit of a learning curve with the Uview Angle (3PV). How to set it up, get the right angle, not bump in to things and so on. But after a while of using it you'll learn these things, get a feel for it, and eventually the Uview becomes like a part of you. You'll realise that aiming the camera slightly above the backpack when holding up the system gives the angle of your head in the middle. For Hands Free Mode you'll automatically move your hips forward a little to duck the camera under branches. It will become like a third arm or leg.
The Connector, made by robust TPU and stainless steel screws, should withstand most things. The TPU used is slightly flexible, so it will bounce of most things (I’d be more worried about the camera). All types of rope we sell are extremely strong. The Hip-Grip System is made from tear proof fabric and should withstand a lot of usage. The three weakest points (besides the camera) would be the stitching of the Hip-Grip, the Adhesive Mount on the Click-In Connector (if the adhesive let’s go) and the aluminum hook, which so far has never broken for me (but it's is also a safety aspect, in certain emergency cases it would be good if this breaks).
The “FL” in the labeling of the Black Diamond FLZ trekking poles stands for “Flick Lock”, which is the locking mechanism that allows for height adjustability. You could think of it as "Flexible Length", as this is what it accomplishes. The "Z" is the shape that the collapsible poles form when being folded.
First of, the rope is quite thin (although strong), so it doesn't take up much of the screen real estate. The small part of the screen the rope does cover is over you back or backpack, not the actual view.
If you use rope and backpack in the same color the rope blends in with the background. It's our intention to later sell rope in different colors so you can choose one that matches your backpack.
The biggest risk (Risk = Likelihood × Impact) I've been able to think of is this: You walk up to a cliff edge without railing, look down, enjoy the view, and then turn around to walk back. Only problem, there was someone standing next to you that you either didn't notice, or you forgot you were wearing the Uview Angle (since you barely notice it, you could forget). So when you turn around you knock them with the camera so they stumble and fall, which is bad enough in itself, but worst case they grab ahold of you and pull you down with them. So, HUGHE WARNING! Be very aware of your surroundings when wearing the Uview Angle! Especially of other people and in particular near cliffs. When near a cliff or talking face to face with someone, check surroundings and then back away a few steps before turning around.
Another risk is using a expensive camera with Tripod or Bipod setup. Make sure the setup is sturdy befor adding your expensive camera.