Best of Show |
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| Nine years of use and these are still the best sticks I've ever used. The monopod feature was great for my non-image-stabilized camera, 'though I now don't need the monopod feature very often. The other features of toughness, comfort and ease of use made me return to these hiking sticks after trying some new sticks. I hike up to six miles two or three times a month. My newer sticks leave my hands dangerously slippery with sweat, and I need to adjust length uphill and downhill on them because of their shorter grips. The long, sturdy foam grips on the "REI Hikers..." make adjustments unnecessary and the grips are never slippery. Though I occasionally lodge them in crevices, the REI Hiker Shock Light Staffs have never bent. They are still in perfect shape. I have recommended these to several friends. |
| Disserant Grandma at REI on 08/14/2009 |
They do the job WELL |
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| I backpack at least three times a year in the Sierra's. Mostly 3-7 day trips. A few years back my knee gave me troubles significantly slowing my pace. I purchased one of these poles to help my knee issues. It has definitely done the job. I have hiked about 200 miles with it so far. The shock factor helps on the downhill, where my knee was especially troublesome. I recommend this pole for anyone who, like me, hates to carry things in their hands while hiking, but needs the extra support for joint issues. The adjustment from "no shock" to "shock" does not stay in my experience, but it really doesn't matter that much (for me) to remove the shock on the uphill. Its really your legs that are doing the work anyway. |
| Jackel at REI on 04/27/2008 |
Awsome Poles! |
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| Went on a family outing on the Pacific NW Cape Alava Trail. The poles are very light weight, and if you have ever traveled this trail there are a lot of slippery boards, elevated walkways, and general ups and down. The poles take the load of myself and 55 - 60 lbs of gear no problem. The extended length of the staff makes it a nice aid on rock formations and traversing large tidal rocky pools. The mono pod is one of my favorite features, full family photos without the aid of others. I hike with a pair and would not want to go without them. |
| Burrhead Backcountry Camper at REI on 08/17/2009 |
great stick! |
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| i bought this pole about 5 years ago and it still works flawlessly. it has hiked with me countless miles in WV, TN, MS, AK, and on the AT. it has plenty of scratches on it by now but those don't effect its performance one bit. i don't like using two pole systems. i prefer just the one pole. it is light weight, it is super strong, the twist locks have never slipped, and the mono pod feature is just bonus. keep making great stuff REI. |
| mike the hiker at REI on 04/29/2009 |
Great hiking pole |
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| What a great pole! I have never used a walking/hiking pole before so I was a little apprehensive as to whether or not I would like it, but after hiking a few times with this pole, I won't go without it! Very lightweight and very comfortable to hold. Really helps keep good posture even when you are tired. I would definately recomend this pole to someone else. |
| jdchaussee at REI on 04/27/2008 |
Great Product |
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| We just got back from the Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge, Oklahoma. These are granite mountains with very rocky terrain. My wife used this pole during our six and a half hour hike, she has had ankle surgery. She advised it helped her tremendously on the uneven terrain. The pole never collapsed or slipped. This is an excellent product for the price. |
| HikingFool at REI on 10/16/2008 |
Great poles for up and down hill |
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| I actually use two of these REI Hiker Shock Light Staves as trekking poles and the feature which makes them superior is the quality of the handle straps. They provide support going up hill and downhill because you can lean your whole weight into the straps avoiding blisters. It allows you to balance your load between your legs and your upper body. |
| 2 Beer Larry at REI on 10/23/2007 |
Helps Prevent Twisted Ankles. |
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| 100 miles of use, saved me a dozen times from a fall. I use the mono pod a dozen times per trip for taking pictures. Superior build quality. I weigh well over 200 pounds and it hasn't broken under my weight. I take it with me always. |
| akaFATCAT at REI on 04/28/2008 |
great product great value |
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| I wanted this for the monopod but it pairs nicely with my other poles in quality, I swap this one in with another to make a set. |
| burnee at REI on 10/15/2007 |
