Komperdell Walking Pole with Cork Grip Cane - Anti-Shock

I have a knee issue and bought this cane to help traveling through rough hunting country. While the foldup length is an advantage, the cane does not stay fully extended under heavy use; and the soil stopper not only comes loose easily, but is too small to adequately work in soft uneven ground. My old Leki cane is better. I had hoped this would be an improvement; it isn't.

It does not come with tips you have to order them seperatly and they dont fit you have to force them on and hope they stay on

It is a few inches longer collapsed than other similar walking sticks -- perhaps due to the anti-shock mechanism. This makes it harder to fit into a suitcase.

Very light weight but sturdy and durable. Since I have a bad leg that tends to give out on me, I can rely on the walking for support.

This may save your life in the snow. It will also balance you through all terrain and weather.

If you sometimes need a cane, get one of these. The cork grip is comfortable and you can really lean on it. It looks much more sporty than a cane. The fact that you can shorten it means that you can pack it into a suitcase for travel.

I have used this style for close to 9yrs. I have delveloped a drop foot so when I walk I can fall at anytime. I find this helps me from falling but the handle is also the most comfortable for me. I have ordered two of these because for some reason the company has decided to discontinue this style and the handle which is made of cork. I find this handle to be the best for using on a daily basis. It is a easy handle to use a lot and am upset they will no longer carry this style. I wish they would at least carry replacement parts since you can take this apart and replacing the damaged parts would be an option. I can not find anything that I would say is a con on this product.

I used them to go down and up steep mountain trail. I have a back problem that requires me to depend on additional support. The walking pole did great. I think the pole may be tricky for someone who is of a large stature, I am slender.

[...] this pruduct does not come with rubber tip[...]. Everyother walking staff I've purchased usualy came with a rubber tip. Never did I have to wait for delivery to find out I could'nt use it until I ordered another component. It's very hard to find tips this size without purchasing online, which means at least another week to be able to use.

While putting this treking pole together it broke right where the screw goes into the pole! I hadn't even taken off the tag yet. Going to return this for a different one. Glad it didn't break while I was on the trail. :(