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By ses from Erie PA on 07/18/2009 Pros: Easy to adjust, Lightweight Cons: Baskets fell off, Collapses Too Easily, Plastic adjusters broke Describe Yourself: Avid Adventurer What Is Your Gear Style: Minimalist Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend Comments: Bought two pairs for a recent climb of the grand teton in Wyoming. Both pairs lost one of their snow baskets One pair broke internally when the plastic adjuster nut broke. That pair is now junk after only one climb. Poles also collapse occationally when under pressure
By mv from PA on 07/13/2009 Pros: Easy to adjust, Lightweight Describe Yourself: Casual Adventurer What Is Your Gear Style: Comfort Driven Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: use these poles on some rugged, rocky terrain. Found them easy to adjust and carry. Anti-shock was useful. One pole did snap at the joint, but was quickly replaced by STP.
By fastsas from TN on 07/10/2009 Pros: Easy to adjust, Lightweight, Strong Best Uses: Backpacking, Day trip, Hiking Describe Yourself: Casual Adventurer What Is Your Gear Style: Minimalist Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: I bought these because I have always been someone who will find a good strong stick when hiking. I decided that I would move into the 21st century and purchase some trekking poles. I purchased the Komperdell Trekkers base on some online reviews and because I was able to purchase them from Sierra Trading Post (at a very nice price).
My ONLY complaint is the position of the wrist strap on the handle was a little irritating.
The first time I used them they provided an extraordinary, but unexpected benefit. I went on a solo hike one evening after work. It is a small mountain in this area that has an elevation rise of about 1,300 ft. for a little under a mile to the top then a couple of miles across the crest and then down for another mile or so. I started back down the trail and was between .75 to .50 miles from the end when the trail was completely blocked by a large fallen tree on a very steep section (lots of rain lately). I had to climb over the tree and jump to the trail. I landed on a loose rock that gave way and severely rolled/sprained my ankle. I'm a fairly large guy at 6'4" and 240 lbs. The remaining decent was fairly steep. My daughter knew where I was and I could have called for help on my cell phone if necessary...but with these poles, I was able to descend for the last half mile or so on my own...something I would not have been able to do without them. They supported my weight easily under difficult circumstances.
They made the trip up the mountain easier...and were essential in me making the trip down. What more could you ask for?
By Phrogg from Vancouver, WA on 06/21/2009 Pros: Easy to adjust, Good grips, Lightweight Best Uses: Backpacking, Day trip, Hiking Describe Yourself: Avid Adventurer Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: I use hiking poles nearly all the time when I hike, and they seem to be able to disappear quite easily. These poles are probably the 8-10th pair I've purchase in the past 20 years, and are definately the lightest I've ever had. I was concerned about their sturdiness but after using them during a fairly agressive hike for me (9 mi RT and 2000+ ft elev gain), they held up just fine. At 69 I consider hiking poles pretty much manditory, especially on the steeper down hill trails. These certainly filled the bill!
I would definitely recommend these poles By none from Boston, Ma on 06/19/2009 Pros: Easy to adjust, Flexible, Good grips, Lightweight, Strong Best Uses: Backpacking, Hiking Describe Yourself: Casual Adventurer What Is Your Gear Style: Comfort Driven Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: Do you have rubber tips than can be attached?
By turkiye from Welcome, NC on 06/16/2009 Pros: Good grips, Lightweight Cons: A bit difficult to adjust Describe Yourself: Casual Adventurer What Is Your Gear Style: Comfort Driven Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: Use for day hikes in Blue Ridge Parkway park.
What a deal - and they are easy to use! By Diane the Park Ranger from Albuquerque, New Mexico on 06/10/2009 Pros: Easy to adjust, Good grips, Lightweight Describe Yourself: Casual Adventurer What Is Your Gear Style: Comfort Driven Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
By happy to hike from Florida on 06/09/2009 Pros: Easy to adjust, Good grips Describe Yourself: Avid Adventurer What Is Your Gear Style: Minimalist Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: Easy to pack, Easy to extend, happy to use.
quality and value, easy to adjust By Bobcat from Albq NM on 06/09/2009 Pros: Easy to adjust, Flexible, Good grips, Lightweight, Strong Best Uses: Backpacking, Day trip, Hiking Describe Yourself: Avid Adventurer What Is Your Gear Style: Comfort Driven Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: I bought them for my self and my 8 year old son, We did a 13 mile 2 night backpacking trip last year in rocky mt national park my friend lent us his poles. it made a big difference in our trip. We have another trip planned this year so now We have our own poles. I love the fact that they adjust to me and to mt 8 year old
Fantastic for the Grand Canyon By Tired Legs Jeff from Scottsdale, AZ on 05/25/2009 Describe Yourself: Avid Adventurer What Is Your Gear Style: Minimalist Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: After using the hiking poles for 43 mile going from rim to rim and back at the Grand Canyon my poles held up better than my legs. The spring in the poles was valuable in that they took the shock out of each hit and the shock was also critical during the long hikes up both sides. I lost a tip which I hope I can replace after my pole got stuck between two rocks which was my fault. My wife used them after that hike and enjoyed then as well. It was a great purchase.
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