LEKI

I'm suffering from the effects of a stroke and I walk with a limp. I don't like using traditional canes, because they are heavy, bulky, and not stylish. This walking stick is tough, stylish, and light weight. I get complements about it everywhere, and they cost you more at REI:)

I used this instead of the one crutch I had been using. I have a broken Femur have been using one crutch for about a week before I headed to vacation. I wanted to travel lighter so i took a chance and left the crutch at home and bought this. I worked great. Not as much support as a crutch but defiantly helped me get around. I'm 250 lbs and was slightly concerned this would be able to take the abuse, no worries. Never felt like I was pushing the limit of this cane. One time on another cane we bought for my father it didn't want to lock. Just had to pop the two sections apart and start the thread to locking mechanism. quick 10 sec fix. I'd say that as a trekking pole using a vertical grip it is too short for someone 6'1" like myself. maybe 2" short but as a cane plenty long.

I prefer this to the hiking poles because it puts less strain on my shoulders, while giving all the support I need for knees and back. It's easy to use, especially downhill. Well made and works as it should.

Skiing, I get cold easily adn these are tops!! ALways warm, cozy and dry.

Mom loves it. It stores small, looks more "active" than a traditional cane and has antishock. Excellent quality, design and performance.

I have neuropathy in both feet. The trekking pole is a great help on rough or uneven ground. I am taking it with me on a trip to Europe this month that will involve a lot of walking. I also love that it will fit into a suitcase for travel.

These sticks have a wonderfully cushy grip, perfectly ergonomic and nice padded straps. That said, I sent them back. I ordered these and the Komperdell antishock sticks, and ended up keeping the other. Comparing them side by side, the Lekis broke down to a few inches shorter so I was hoping to keep them. But in testing them on the carpet, with each pole plant these had a rattle that I just can't imagine hearing and feeling up the trail. Maybe these were a bad set, but I was happy to keep the cheaper ones with no rattle and antishock to boot.

I bought these poles for a more of a total body work out when I'm walking hills. They are great! I can walk faster with much less stress in the knees and back. I walk hills most every day. I am very pleased!

Nice ultralight hiking poles that have a Hawaiian motif that's a bit out of place here in the Pacific NW. My husband has an older set of Lekis (circa 1990's) and one of his poles outweight both of these.

Use on long walks or all day at the museum. Grip is comfortable and works well.