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collapses into carry-on size
By hiking traveler from Alameda, CA on 7/19/2008
Pros:
Easy to adjust, Flexible, Good grips, Lightweight, Strong
Describe Yourself:
Avid Adventurer
What Is Your Gear Style:
Minimalist
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: My trekking poles won't collapse into a carry-on for air travel. These do!
By Bushman Bob from Narooma. Australia on 7/15/2008
Pros:
Easy to adjust, Good grips, Lightweight, Strong
Best Uses:
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: this is a great pole for trail walking only. I wouldnt recommend this for heavy off track or extended use. Due mainly to the grip shape which isnt comfortable for extended useage.
By treemaker from southern california on 7/4/2008
Pros:
Easy to adjust, Flexible, Good grips, Lightweight, Strong
Describe Yourself:
Casual/ Recreational
What Is Your Gear Style:
Minimalist
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: Light weight and comfortable.
By old dog from Central Kentucky, USA on 6/23/2008
Pros:
Easy to adjust, Good grips, Lightweight, Strong
Best Uses:
Day trip, Hiking
Describe Yourself:
Casual/ Recreational
What Is Your Gear Style:
Comfort Driven
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: This will be used primarily in training and on missions with a wilderness search and rescue dog team in Kentucky.
Took me from "gimp" to "game!"
By hyperhorse from Missoula, MT on 5/26/2008
Pros:
Easy to adjust, Flexible, Good grips, Lightweight, Strong, STYLIN
Cons:
Collapses Too Easily
Best Uses:
General Walking
Describe Yourself:
Casual/ Recreational
What Is Your Gear Style:
Comfort Driven
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: I first suggested one of these to my mother, who has arthritic knees and said the traditional canes "made her feel old." She loved hers and bought me one after I had foot surgery about 6 months ago. Somehow, as someone else pointed out, there is a HUGE psychological difference between using one of these (designed for active hikers, etc, so it fits right in with the "look" of an active lifestyle!) and the typical "shepherd's hook" type cane that seems to SCREAM "handicap!" Makes it so much easier to maintain proper posture when walking, which enhances healing while making it easier and more efficient to get around. What's not to like about that? We both love the adjustable length, contoured grip and the wrist loop helps stabilize you if you need a little help getting up from chairs, etc. I have found it tends to go into "anti-shock" mode pretty easily, and have had it "collapse" slightly a couple times when I bore too much weight on it after it had turned and loosened. STill, I think it's a great piece of equipment, and I'm still using mine! Also great for travel, since it collapses up small!
It's not a crutch - it's a tool
By Angelic she is not from mid Maryland on 5/19/2008
Pros:
Easy to adjust, Good grips, Lightweight, Strong
Best Uses:
Day trip, Hiking
Describe Yourself:
Casual/ Recreational
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: I purchased this for my boyfriend who has peripheral neuralgia as a result of being struck by lightning. This walking stick is a nifty item that gives pleasure as well as aid - its technologically 'sweet' features invites one to consider broadening horizons - and unlike traditional canes, carries no stigma of infirmity. When I see him with it I think 'bionic man' - better than he was before :-).
Caveats - basket requires heavy pliers to remove. Rubber tip is not supplied. Google it for more advice.
By Pat the walker from Eliot, ME on 5/17/2008
Pros:
Easy to adjust, Lightweight, Strong
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: My first purchase in this line and I am entirely
satisfied with it
Lightweight, compact, cane
By The Bike Doc from Amarillo, TX on 5/11/2008
Pros:
Easy to adjust, Flexible, Good grips, Lightweight
Cons:
Not for heavy weights
Best Uses:
Backpacking, Car Camping, Day trip, Hiking
Describe Yourself:
Casual/ Recreational
What Is Your Gear Style:
Minimalist
Comments: The Komperdell Walking Pole with Cork Grip is as billed. It is light weight, collapsible, easy to adjust for users up to 6'4 inches. I am 6 ft 2 inches and still have a couple of inches of length that I have not used when adjusted for my height on a flat surface. The disadvantage is that these poles are labeled ultra light, which they are. If you are going to use them for serious hiking in rough terrain, you are hard on equipment or are of stout build, you would be better served by a stouter set of poles.
By Mal from Blooimfield, NJ on 5/6/2008
Pros:
Easy to adjust, Good grips, Lightweight, Strong
Cons:
Could use shoulder strap, Needs rubber tip for city
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: Great product to carry with you for occasional use since it folds compact into my backpack.
I would like more information on using it for city walking especially on cobble stone paths.
Komperdell Walking Pole withCork Grip [...]
By slowpoke from Central Alabama on 4/24/2008
Pros:
Easy to adjust, Lightweight, Strong
Best Uses:
Walk around property
Describe Yourself:
Casual/ Recreational
What Is Your Gear Style:
Minimalist
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: lightweight, easy to carry and have available when needed.
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