Not just for Hikers! |
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| I have a chronic physical condition with increasing weakness in my legs, and just had a knee replacement. I have always enjoyed the outdoors and done hiking in my younger years on the Long Trail, White Mountains and in Maine as well as hiked with Girls Scouts as a leader through the years. As my body has begun to fail me I purchased these poles in an attempt to be able to walk outdoors with less stress on all joints and better endurance, and also to give added support in the winter if I find myself needing to walk across icy or snowy stretches in the winter. I keep a pair in my car in the collapsed position at all times. My only complaint is that once in the dark when needing to adjust to use in the winter I pulled it out too far and the bottom piece snapped off. I wish there was a way that the company could put a stop somehow to prevent that from happening. Otherwise they are great! |
| Wishful Walker at Sierra Trading Post on 05/24/2009 |
Engineering marvel! |
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| These are an incredible feat of engineering! Both the locking mechanism and the on/off for the anti-shock are enabled by simply twisting the pole blanks. It even has arrows on the shaft. No tabs to break or notches to fumble with; everything is internal in the pole. Twist the blanks to tighten, and once secure, the anti-shock is turned on/off with a short, positive click. I think all the reviews for 'collapses too easy' are because they misinterpreted the anti-shock 'click' to mean the pole should be tight. Can't figure it out? Have a kid show you! :) I have used these for snowshoeing with the snow baskets on in -10 degrees F, and no slipping at all. If I can only resist the temptation to take them apart and see how they did it. GREAT POLES! |
| Cheesehead Snowshoer at Sierra Trading Post on 01/16/2009 |
Poles are good for weak knees! |
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| After happily having used Komperdell poles for the past twenty years, I bought this particular set for my daughter, who has knee problems but still loves to hike. I have had the exact same pair for at least five years, and find that using them on steep downhill trails eases the pressure on both my (metal replacement) knees. I use them for hiking, snowshoeing, and for cross-country skiing. I appreciate being able to adjust the length according to the use. And I love that they telescope down to a size that I can carry in my pack, if I wish. And, an added bonus is that using them tends to keep my over active cattle dog from crashing into me in fits of excitement! |
| The flower lady at Sierra Trading Post on 10/22/2009 |
so far so good |
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| I worked them hard the first time out. I was dubious about the whole idea of "trekking" poles but got them to try to relieve knee pain and was pleasantly surprised at how much they helped me use my upper body to gain power and speed. After a hard workout, zero knee pain. YES! Found that I had to readjust a couple times after twist locks slipped. Also, how do you turn off the shock absorber? (yes, I tried to read the directions!) |
| phenocryst at Sierra Trading Post on 08/06/2009 |
great poles, great price |
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| These poles are the way to go..after 3 knee surgeries, I ran into an orthopedic surgeon also hiking up Longs Peak..he told me using poles took about 50% of shock off knee joints..I've used poles ever since..even for walking the dog. These poles retail for around [$] in specialty stores so the product is a great price here. Get a pair instead of a single...if you are ever hiking with a group..it's easy to give one up for a friend! |
| Y. at Sierra Trading Post on 12/01/2008 |
Seems fine |
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| I haven't used these yet for what I obtained them for, which is steep trail hiking. I am 57 years young, and did a very steep hike last year in Yellowstone up from the Lamar River to the Specimen Ridge Trail, short, but extremely steep. I did fine going up, but my knees gave out coming down (some sections one to one), and decided I needed these. In casual testing, they seem to be just what I need. |
| Johnoe at Sierra Trading Post on 09/09/2009 |
So far so good |
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| I used these today for the first time and I really liked them. I have another pair of Leki's and the komperdales are better but also brand new. I used the rubber tips hiking on trail and rocks and really liked that. They don't stick in the dirt and don't skid on the rocks. My Lekis change height and tend to give me blisters so these are better. I also liked the price. |
| Boo, midweek hiker at Sierra Trading Post on 07/02/2009 |
Perfect for my needs |
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| These shock-absorbing poles with cork handles are perfect for me. I had Komperdell poles without the shock absorbers that served me well but I wanted to cushion the blow to my shoulders, elbows and wrists so upgraded and found a new home for the old poles. These hold their length better (no gradual shrinking while hiking) and I'm very happy with them. Glacier Park, here I come! |
| Trekking Granny at Sierra Trading Post on 04/13/2009 |
Good Deal On Poles |
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| These seem to be good poles for the money. They lock into place easily and the locks don't seem to slip when tightened properly. I've read about another makers poles having a lock system that is cumbersome to use and tends to slip: these work just great. I like them enough that I bought a second pair and put snow baskets on them for use during snowshoeing. |
| Aleman at Sierra Trading Post on 12/17/2008 |
These make my knees happy! |
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| As a former runner whose knees are worn and torn, these poles seem to relieve a lot of the usual stress of uphill and downhill walking. Haven't timed myself yet, but I believe that I'm covering more ground in less time. Wish there'd been instructions as to proper length, etc., and I'm looking for the protective tips, but overall, I am pleased with this product. |
| Fifty-Something Jae at Sierra Trading Post on 06/24/2009 |
