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it pays to be smarter than the pole By Talkeetna Tom from Talkeetna, AK on 09/14/2009 Pros: Easy to adjust, Good grips, Lightweight, Strong Best Uses: Backcountry skiing, Backpacking, Car Camping, Day trip, Hiking, Mountaineering Describe Yourself: Avid Adventurer What Is Your Gear Style: Minimalist Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: Having used this same locking mechanism since the mid '80s in adjustable ski poles, I understand peoples irritation. You need to take these apart on a regular basis and clean and LIGHTLY!!! lube the spreader shaft(not pole shaft). By slightly bending the pole when tightening, you can get a very secure lock. Also, tighten regularly as you're walking. I have had zero trouble with mine and I find this locking method to be superior to others over the long term.
Thanks for a great product.
By Hiker from United States on 04/10/2009 Pros: Easy to adjust, Lightweight Best Uses: Backpacking, Hiking What Is Your Gear Style: Minimalist Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: These are great, very light and durable.
By IceclimbR from Eastern PA on 03/04/2009 Pros: Easy to adjust, Lightweight, Strong Best Uses: Backpacking, Hiking Describe Yourself: Avid Adventurer What Is Your Gear Style: Minimalist Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: These things are great, although make sure you purchase larger bails if you're going to use these in the snow!
Collapse after using 2 times By gerhard from Seattle, WA on 01/19/2009 Pros: Good grips, Lightweight Cons: Collapses Too Easily, Straps not padded Best Uses: Day trip, Hiking Describe Yourself: Avid Adventurer What Is Your Gear Style: Minimalist Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend Comments: The locking system is unreliable. The internal expandable plastic sleeves that twist-lock the poles broke after just 2 uses when in the backcountry. No spare parts available. Poles are collapsing and therefore useless. Contrary to advertising, the straps are not padded, just made of webbing, in the pair I got.
Better get poles with a different, more reliable locking system.
My first poles, just great! By Michelle from San Francisco, CA on 09/06/2008 Pros: Easy to adjust, Lightweight, Strong Best Uses: Backpacking, Hiking Describe Yourself: Casual Adventurer What Is Your Gear Style: Minimalist Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: I thought trekking poles were for only for folks with joint problems. Then my friend lent me a pair on Kilimanjaro, and I've never been the same. Took these on a hike through Yosemite, and even for short jaunts, they make life easier. They're light and sturdy. Wrist straps are easily adjustable. What else could you want?
By Still Standing from Ogden, UT on 07/30/2008 Cons: Collapses Too Easily Describe Yourself: Casual/ Recreational What Is Your Gear Style: Minimalist Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend Comments: Another manufacturer has a very different locking system on their adjustable poles (reputedly more stable), but these Komperdells just looked so good and light. Well, it wasn't long until in the middle of a stream crossing one collapsed. Maybe it was the water, maybe a very aggressive trout. We'll never know because it's gone gone gone ... [...] This is the first time I've been totally disappointed by two companies in one transaction.A shoddy experience all around.
Just what I was looking for. By Rimrock Hiker from San Antonio, TX on 03/25/2008 Pros: Easy to adjust, Good grips, Lightweight, Strong Best Uses: Day trip, Hiking Describe Yourself: Casual/ Recreational What Is Your Gear Style: Minimalist Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: I like the lightweight of these hiking poles and also the built-in compass and double grip. The red, silver and black color is very attractive.
By JC from Colima, MEXICO on 01/01/2008 Pros: Easy to adjust, Flexible, Good grips, Lightweight, Strong Cons: Collapsed lenght too long Best Uses: Backpacking, Day trip, Hiking Describe Yourself: Professional Guide What Is Your Gear Style: Minimalist Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: A little excessive collapsed length, it get jammed in the brush when attached to the backpack. A great item, tough.
Very light and comfortable to use By Radman from Portland, OR on 12/26/2007 Pros: Easy to adjust, Good grips, Lightweight Best Uses: Backpacking, Hiking Describe Yourself: Casual/ Recreational What Is Your Gear Style: Comfort Driven Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: Easy to adjust and really help take the pressure off of my feet when I am treking.
Komperdell makes great TREKKING poles By UtahEleanor..........the trekker from Ogden, Utah on 12/05/2007 Pros: Easy to adjust, Flexible, Good grips, Lightweight, Strong Best Uses: Backpacking, Day trip, Great for road trips, Hiking Describe Yourself: Casual/ Recreational What Is Your Gear Style: Comfort Driven Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: These trekking poles are my first. But I love them. Calibration for easy adjust. Great comfortable grips. Compess is fun. REally light weight for women.
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