Customer Reviews of Komperdell C3 Carbon Duolock® Trekking Poles

Light weight but strong

Reviewed by Walker from NSW on Thursday, April 12, 2012

Delivered one day and used the next.

Best Uses: Backpacking, Day trip, Hiking
Cons: Adjustment can be fussy
Describe Yourself: Avid Adventurer
Pros: Easy to adjust, Good grips, Lightweight, Strong
What Is Your Gear Style: Minimalist

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I WILL PROBABLY BUY ANOTHER SET

Reviewed by LEROY from ARKANSAS on Sunday, April 18, 2010

HIKING GRANDCANYON.

Best Uses: Backpacking, Hiking
Describe Yourself: Military/Law Enforcement
Pros: Easy to adjust
What Is Your Gear Style: Comfort Driven

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Duo Lock Failure

Reviewed by Linda from Scottsdale, AZ on Friday, April 09, 2010

Bought these for my daughter and need to return them now. We've had them for less than 6 months and are already experiencing duo lock failure on the trails. You think it's locked and then halfway through the hike it unexpectedly collapses. Or, you can't even lock it to begin with at the start of a hike. It's not consistent so some times it works and other times it does not. We'll be sending these back. I had heard Komperdells were supposed to be better than Lekis. However, my Lekis have never had duo lock failure like these Komperdells.

Best Uses: Hiking
Cons: Collapses Too Easily, Duo Lock Failure
Describe Yourself: Casual/ Recreational
Pros: Lightweight
What Is Your Gear Style: Comfort Driven

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Buyer Beware

Reviewed by Risi from Scottsdale, AZ on Monday, April 05, 2010

Received these poles for Christmas and have only used on 10 hikes. I wish I had read the reviews before putting them on my Christmas list. Similar to other reviews, I'm having massive duo lock failure in both poles. It's not consistent. Last hike I finally got 1 pole to lock after 10 minutes, but gave up on the other. Now the one that locked last time isn't locking but the one that failed is. I plan to take STP up on its return policy b/c these poles are worthless.

Best Uses: Hiking
Cons: Collapses Too Easily, Duo Lock Fails
Describe Yourself: Casual/ Recreational
Pros: Good grips, Lightweight
What Is Your Gear Style: Comfort Driven

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Keeping me trekking

Reviewed by E. Forrest from Brighton, Michigan on Tuesday, March 30, 2010

These poles are the perfect solution for stability on the trail. Walking up and down hills is a breeze and my hips and knees love the support.

Best Uses: Backpacking, Hiking
Describe Yourself: Casual/ Recreational
Pros: Easy to adjust, Flexible, Good grips, Lightweight, Strong
What Is Your Gear Style: Comfort Driven

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Light

Reviewed by TheHillsAreAlive from Aptos, CA on Wednesday, February 17, 2010

I've just used them on two long day hikes and I'm totally satisfied. Super light is super nice. I've used a low end snowshoe pole as a trekking pole and it would sometimes slip a bit. The C3's did not budge. The pole sections don't slide in and out very easily; a bit of pressure with a little twist helps during adjusttemt.The twist to lock and unlock system does rely on a certain amount of force to work properly. If you find it difficult to open jar lids, you might want to consider poles with a lever style lock.

Best Uses: Backpacking, Car Camping, Day trip, Hiking
Describe Yourself: Avid Adventurer
Pros: Good grips, Lightweight, Strong
What Is Your Gear Style: Comfort Driven

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Great poles!

Reviewed by DJMas from Central NY on Tuesday, February 09, 2010

The lightest poles around! I have bad knees, and using hiking poles have really helped. The advice that I got was that poles would help take stress off of my knees. It's true and I think they help with my posture. You have to be patient the first time you adjust them. After that they work flawlessly!