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(More customer reviews)I've got a pair of these poles, and I use them in the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range in California. Before I state my principle comment, I want to say that the pricing for trekking poles are too high and the marketing is over-hyped, so be careful about your choice. Look closely and understand the manufacturer's warranty, and I strongly recommend to start at the lowest price range, and ask yourself why you need to pay more than seventy dollars for a set.
This particular model is made of an aluminum tube that has a cross-section in the shape of a teardrop, sort of a pinched oval. This design makes it very resistant to bending and breaking along the long-axis of the cross-section. But this design makes it very weak in the short-axis of the cross-section.
One afternoon, my poles were extended, and I was holding them at their middle-point because I was covering some flat terrain. There was a dip in the terrain that was covered with pine needles, my foot slipped-out, and I caught my gentle fall with my hand that was holding the pole, so I landed on the pole. The pole snapped like a toothpick. Not what I expected for a very expensive set of poles.
Consider buying a pole that has a circular cross-section, and those having a tapper along its length. I think such a simple design is stronger.
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206068 Features: Non-rotating spring pin engagement Elliptic FlickLock for easy mid-climb adjustments 15-Degree angle for neutral wrist angle Non-slip foam grips Short flex tips with non-snagging baskets Dual-density top knob Specifications: Weight: 1 lb 4 oz, 1 lb 3 oz (Compact) Material: Aluminum Compressed Length: 27 inches; 25 inches (Compact) Extended Length: 41 to 55 inches; 37 to 49 inches (Compact) Sold as: pair
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