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Post by cheaptentguy on Sept 20, 2016 17:51:31 GMT -8
Been using a pair of Komperdells for the past year and quite like them, though they're the only pair I've owned. I also bought them on a huge discount from Sierra Trading Post, for what it's worth. The cork handles are definitely nice.
I'm a little smaller than you, but I used these when I was in the 270s. (Thanks, hiking!)
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Post by gabby on Sept 21, 2016 11:39:01 GMT -8
I have a small collection of trekking poles:
1) 2 pair of Leki Makalu Titanium Ultralites (twist lock, sponge rubber grips w/ cork top, 3 section, FYI: aluminum NOT "titanium") 2) 2 pair of Leki Makalu Carbon (twist lock, sponge rubber grips w/ plastic top, 3 section) 3) 2 pair of Komperdell C2 Carbon (flip lock, sponge rubber grips, 2 section & the most comfortable straps on any pole I've tried) 4) pair of GG LT4 Carbon (twist lock, cork grips, 2 section) 5) pair of Masters Kompressor Antishock (first pair I ever bought, twist lock, cork grips, 3 section aluminum) 6) pair of Swissgear Antishock (bought at WalMart for cp. of internals to more expensive brands, (very bad) twist lock, rubber grips w/ compass, 3 section) 7) 2 wooden staffs, one manufactured with metal tips, the other "natural" with a strap I made. 8) 2 bamboo "sticks" with rubber cane caps that I cut in the mid 70s here in Austin.
Favorites: The Komperdell C2s because of the straps and how light they are, though they seem fragile and are hard to carry collapsed (2 section). They have a covering on the upper portion of the top section (they call "Greptile") that allows you to adjust for downhill or other shortening without changing the actual length.
Of all of them, I prefer the bamboo for lightness and indestructible construction (so far), though I once whacked the ground to frighten a dog away and the end fractured. I cut that part off, though, and now I have a pole that's an inch shorter.
The Leki twistlocks have never failed on me. Antishock is a nuisance, as most have already said.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 17, 2016 16:26:15 GMT -8
I didn't read all the posts so I hope I'm not being redundant. For stability and comfort (but not weight!) PacerPoles are excellent. www.pacerpole.com/
They're pretty heavy for backpacking with lighter loads, but these would be my pick for extended city use or off trail...
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Post by zeke on Oct 17, 2016 16:30:56 GMT -8
IMO, there is nothing special about those poles. I see nothing on that website that would encourage me to buy. I stopped buying twist locks years ago. They are too heavy for backpacking, or at least for those of us who are concerned about our gear weight.
Oh, and they are British, sold in GB, for 79£s
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Post by Deleted on Oct 17, 2016 16:39:05 GMT -8
If you haven't tried PacerPoles, how do you know?
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Post by tigger on Oct 17, 2016 17:38:14 GMT -8
I'm an off-trail backpacker. I looked at the description of the poles. I'm not seeing an off-trail advantage. What am I supposed to get out of these?
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Post by zeke on Oct 17, 2016 17:46:17 GMT -8
I can see no special performance enhancing features. Since they are sold in Europe, most of us here in the States won't have an opportunity to hold them.We have plenty of choices here without paying for shipping from GB. Now, are you a company rep?
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Post by hikerjer on Oct 17, 2016 18:42:12 GMT -8
I admire your determination and tenacity. Way to go.
As for trekking poles, I am well pleased with my Black Diamond poles. IMO, the flick lock system is superior to the screw type mechanisms when it comes to breaking down and reducing pole length. They don't seem to give way nearly as often. Just my experience and opinion.
Hang in there and best wishes. We're all pulling for you.
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Post by JRinGeorgia on Oct 18, 2016 6:42:24 GMT -8
PacerPoles - it does have a unique handle, but how comfortable or effective it would be I have no idea. It doesn't use a strap over the back of your wrist to take the brunt off the wrist joint like other trekking poles. And I don't see how I could use that pole to hold up a shelter that uses a tip-up trekking pole for support.
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Post by rebeccad on Oct 18, 2016 7:02:05 GMT -8
Okay, I finally followed the link and I had to kind of laugh. The site is talking about the amazing revolution in how to walk that is spawned by their pole--which is really what using *any* pole does. Almost feels like someone who thinks they are the first to come up with the idea. The only thing I see that is "different" is, as noted, the curved handle, which actually might have some benefits. But the lack of a wrist strap is problematic. I don't use my straps to lean on (at the suggestion of my PT), but I always want a strap so as to avoid dropping a pole at just the wrong time and seeing it tumble 500' down a mountain, or take off downstream at high speed.
Which brings us back to the original question, which has been answered pretty well: look for lightweight poles with flick locks (I used twist locks for years without trouble, but when they failed, it was a total fail, whereas I can just tighten the screws on the flicks), wrist straps, and no shocks. If you don't mind extra weight, you can go really cheap at Target, but know you will not only have a heavier pole but one that may or may not last.
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Post by BigLoad on Oct 18, 2016 7:14:55 GMT -8
They've been around for quite some time. I dimly recall their being sold through BPL about ten years ago.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 31, 2016 2:09:26 GMT -8
A pair of trekking pole for only $19? It's a bad idea...
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Post by crick on Nov 3, 2016 14:06:36 GMT -8
Black Diamond Distance Z ( Aluminium or the costly carbon ones) are good option for trekking poles. Another option is Foxelli poles which come with 120 day money back guarantee on Amazon. Here is a nice article on trekking poles available on Amazon ( it's an Amazon affiliate site, but the article is decent) gearhose.com/best-trekking-poles-for-hiking-and-backpacking/
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Post by leadbelly on Nov 17, 2016 13:47:50 GMT -8
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