Komperdell C3 Carbon Trekking Poles - Standard Pair (For Men)
$109.95
$159.95
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Closeouts. Standard C3 Carbon trekking poles from Komperdell of Austria, because you can't afford to add much weight to you load. The many benefits of these trekking poles include less joint strain, upright posture for easier respiration, and increased stamina. Supremely lightweight Top-notch structural integrity Dependable Duolock® length adjustment mechanismsContoured foam handlesComfy neoprene strapsRemovable Vario trekking basketsCarbide tips Sold as a pairAdjustable length: 100-145 cmCollapsed length: 69 cmWeight: 14 oz. pr. Closeouts. Austria.
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DuoLock? Should be DoNotLock By DB121 from Abroad on 10/14/2008 Cons: Collapses Too Easily, Lock mechanism breaks Describe Yourself: Avid Adventurer What Is Your Gear Style: Minimalist Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend Comments: Yes, they're lightweight and the wrist strap is cushy but the Duolock locking mechanism doesn't work at all. The sections slip very easily, either collapsing or extending, under normal use conditions. Worse, if a section slips out beyond the "Stop" mark and you put any pressure on the pole, it snaps. This happened to me. The Duolock cracked making the pole unusable. And it seems that replacement duolocks don't exist for the carbon model.
By longlegs from Northern Nevada on 09/25/2008 Pros: Good grips, Lightweight, Strong Best Uses: Backpacking, Hiking Describe Yourself: Avid Adventurer What Is Your Gear Style: Minimalist Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: I have a pair of these and love them. I have really soft hands, and after using them once or twice and softening the neoprene strap and connecting nylon, I didn't even have sore spots.
I am getting a second pair for my husband, so he'll stop borrowing mine - at this price, they are a killer deal.
Also, the notes I've heard about them collapsing - not true with mine. I've run down a mountain with a full pack and put my full weight on them (about 180 lbs with the pack), and they never failed me once. But when you adjust them, they have to be clean. So pack a bandana or use your shirt to wipe them off before adjusting.
By Ephraim from teaneck on 09/04/2008 Cons: Collapses Too Easily Best Uses: Backpacking, Hiking Describe Yourself: Avid Adventurer What Is Your Gear Style: Minimalist Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend Comments: What a waste of carbon!
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