Komperdell

I thought the box was empty when I got them because they are so lightweight!

These are the third pair of Trekking poles that we have purchased. The first pair my husband bought for me are the Feather Weight, telescoping, non anti-shock poles which I love, so I purchased a pair for my grown daugher who has suffered a stroke and still has some balance issues. She has found them to be very helpful to her as they kept her from falling a couple of times. So this third pair I purchased for my husband so he will have a pair when we go backpacking together. They appear sturdy and strong. Even the color is masculine! He is looking forward to using the Anti-Shock feature for hiking this summer. We had always shared a single pole before!

Very slightly heavier than carbon fiber poles. Easily adjustable to a wide range of lengths. Very comfortable cork grips don't get slippery. Anti-shock springs very helpful for both steep uphill and downhill spots to provide cushion and stability for knees.

these poles are great, love them.

The cork handles are a must for comfort

only used them once so far, but they performed well. You need to really tighten the poles or they will collapse on you, but once you do so they work great. They are definately helpful on uphill and downhill sections.

Great for transporting walking pole and for using it as a walking cane.

lightweight, easy to carry and have available when needed.

I use trekking poles when exercise walking to reduce joint stress in my meta-tarsals, ankles and knees. I like having the paired poles for balance and their light weight makes them nice for my arthritic thumbs. The grips are not as comfortable as the other two poles I have been using and are slippery when I work up a sweat or in humid weather. I didn't have this problem with the other poles I have used.

This worked great for a travel cane until airport security took it apart. Now it will not stay extended with any weight applied. I am buying a new one and will check it from now on.