Crescent Moon Trekking Poles Review

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(More customer reviews)These poles arrived very quickly and were as advertised. I have used trek poles for years in doing archaeology in the Flint Hills and I wanted poles to use for urban walks on concrete and asphalt. I got these poles because they were advertised as "shock absorbing". Maybe I should have done a little more research. Shock absorbing can barely be felt with the poles, which I have not tried out in the field yet. So the 3 star rating is less the capability of the poles as the description being less than I felt would have told me that when we talk about absorbing shock, we are talking about a "give" of 1.0 to 1.5 cm. These poles are a little heavier than my old ones so I'm not sure what my arms will feel like after a day in the field with them. I am sure they will give me the same service in the Flint Hills of Kansas and Oklahoma that my old ones have done. For anyone who has not used trekking poles before, be sure and do your homework.

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Add a feeling of security as you tackle the trail with the Crescent Moon SS/Trekking Pole, an all-season pole that can be used for hiking, snowshoeing, or just walking in the park. A pole provides better balance, more efficient climbing, and increased endurance. Ideal for anyone between 4 foot, 6 inches and 6 foot, 4 inches, this three-section pole can adjust from 65cm (25.6 inches) to 140cm (55.1 inches). Made with 6061 T-6 Aircraft grade aluminum tubing, it has an adjustable shock system (stainless steel internal spring) for hard or soft surfaces, which can be turned off with a simple twist of the pole's upper section. It comes with two sets of baskets (one for summer, one for winter) and a carbide tungsten tip with a rubber cover.

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MSR Denali III Trekking Poles Review

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(More customer reviews)Okay, honestly, I would have given this product a rating of 5 stars except for one little thing: you have to attach the gaskets to the poles yourself, and if you don't do it correctly, you will lose them. I thought I had attached both of these properly, but on my first snowshoe trip with them, one of the gaskets was lost in the snow. My husband & I retraced our steps, but never found the missing piece.
I haven't called to see if I can get a replacement from the company, but I don't anticipate there will a problem. If there is, I will update this review.
For the record, the poles themselves are light & of great quality & I am looking forward to many happy treks together. Also, if you're looking for snowshoes, MSR Denali are the BEST I've ever used! Our scout troop uses them, my daughter & I have red ones, and my eldest son & husband have black. Eventually our other 3 kids will have their own too.

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MSR's Denali III technical snowshoe poles are ideal for snowshoeing, backcountry snowboarding, alpine climbing, hiking, and more. They're made of lightweight, 7000 series aluminum and feature dual-density rubber grips, a snowshoe-specific basket, and replaceable steel tips.

Length: 26 to 57 inches
Weight: 9.3 ounces each

About MSR Mountain Safety Research (MSR) designs, manufactures, and markets innovative adventure gear for outdoor enthusiasts. The ever-growing MSR product line is most popular with mountaineers, backpackers, and campers. MSR is the industry leader in reliability and quality with every product it focuses on--tents, stoves, water filters, snowshoes, cookware, climbing gear, fuel, and related accessories. All of MSR's products set the benchmark in performance throughout the specialty outdoor industry. MSR is also one of the most widely distributed brands in the outdoor industry and provides products to more than 1,200 specialty retailers in North America and export to more than 30 countries.

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