Cascade Mountain Tech Trekking Poles - Carbon Fiber Walking or Hiking Sticks with Quick Adjustable Locks

Really solid carbon hiking poles at ~half the cost of comparable. I took these on 120 miles of the Haute Route in Switzerland and they held up great. The carbide tips gripped the granite perfectly, were very light and easy to collapse and pack away. Highly recommend!

First, I am not a hiker (by any stretch of the imagination). I have spinal issues and have difficulty walking any distance. I am that woman who grabs a cart in the parking lot at the store to help me get around. I LOVE these poles!! They are very easy to use once you get the hang of them. They are easy to adjust consistently with the markings printed on the poles, and the thumb latches can be tightened or loosened to facilitate that. When you get them it is important to take the time to figure out the proper height, adjust the hand straps (the hardest part for me), and technique for using them. I found a number of videos on YouTube which helped (and were better than the manufacturer's tutorials). The different feet are easy to switch out and you really do want to use them - they definitely help! I find them particularly good when walking on an uneven surface. I think it's probably the position my back is in (slightly tilted forward) that reduces the pain I experience when walking. They are lightweight but sturdy and easily slide in and out of the well constructed carrying bag. I keep them in my car because they come in useful when going to an outdoor concert on the lawn, if all the handicapped parking spaces are taken, etc. An additional plus is that I was able to use my medical coverage's wellness reimbursement benefit to pay for them (which I'm generally unable to use). I have no idea how these would work for serious hiking but they are helping this 64 yo woman continue to lead an enjoyable independent life. I am SO glad I purchased them!!

These poles are a fantastic buy. The carbon fiber gives a lightweight pole that still feels substantial enough to support your weight. I also like that the carbon isn't noisy like aluminum if it hits anything on the trail. The cork handles are comfortable, even if you are a bit sweaty. The quick lock is quite sturdy and never slipped on me. Most importantly - my knees did not hurt on steep terrain when hiking with these. I even found that the poles improved my shoulder posture and reduced headaches with a heavy load. I was so happy with my purchase - unfortunately I am ridiculously absent minded and left them leaning up against my car in the fall. I drove back as soon as I realized what happened, but five hours had passed and they had been taken. After six months without them, I caved and purchased a second pair last week before taking my youngest son on his first backpacking trip. The whole hike I was thinking I should have re-purchased them sooner. Unfortunately (again) I didn't pack the car on our way out and didn't think to double check that they made it in. This time I realized what had happened as soon as I got home and immediately turned around and drove back to the trail. In the three hours I was gone a group of hikers found them, hung them on a sign, and then someone else came along and took them. They are really nice poles. I can't believe I had them for less than 72 hours. I miss them already. So do my menisci. Incidentally, if you found some poles hanging on a sign in Lackawana State Forest and are checking out reviews to see if they are any good, feel free to return them.

These are a great value for trekking poles. No - they're not $130 Leki poles but these are an extreme value for this kind of money. They're carbon, which offsets the weight of the other components giving you a nice light pole. Are there lighter carbons? Sure, there are - but these guys lowered the cost by using heavier less expensive hardware components and then offset that a lot by using a standard grade carbon and that works out really well - they hit a sweet spot with this. I would say this is suitable for the person that hikes about 10 miles once or twice a week. I usually do 30 on fire trails, canals, and craggy cliffs - and if I did more than that per week I'd probably upgrade but I'm perfectly happy with these right now. I've put about 108 miles on theses sticks and passed with flying colors other than a little water stain on the cork which all cork does and I actually could have avoided if I used the U-40 cork seal that I use on my fishing rods - I was just lazy. Anyway I've added some photos so you can see what you get - all of the usual baskets and tips. These are carbide on the tip and they are pretty much standard so nothing to call out there. The locks are sturdy and held up well on through daily use for a few weeks that I was putting a lot of miles under my feet preparing for a trip to Yellowstone and Grand Teton. They do have some vibration but it doesn't bother me even on 3 hour hikes. This is expected since these aren't suspension poles. The cork is excellent and the EVA foam meets it at the bottom and swells out which makes a perfect place for the V between your thumb and index finger to rest - just hanging on the strap at the wrist it allows you to maintain control, swing the poles in cadence and grab quickly when you need to. I can't tell you how good this is for fatigue. The EVA foam is generously long for climbing up steep trails. Overall very happy with the performance, and even happier with the price point - home run guys. Oh and these do collapse down to min 25 inches. However, you can pull the sections apart without breaking it and it's easy to get back together. If you remove the sections your longest section will be 19 3/4 for packing so should fit in most med to large luggage and should straddle nicely along most daypacks or 3 day bags.

These hiking poles are awesome for hiking and backpacking. They are extremely lightweight and very durable. They do not condense down as much as some other poles because they have only two sections, but that was not a deal breaker for me.

These have been excellent in helping me recover from my chemotherapy. They help me maintain my balance and I have significantly increased my number and speed of steps over the last few weeks. The are very adjustable including the hand straps. I highly recommend them.

Tienen buena calidad, lo malo es que las extensiones se bajan si te apoyas mucho sobre ellos, aun así aguantan súper bien para salidas de hike avanzadas … sigo sin encontrarle un uso a los accesorios adicionales.

Muy buen producto

produit soigné vraiment un très bon rapport prix qualité je le recommande, je pratique la rando chaque semaine moyenne 30 km par semaine à travers bois chemins escarpés, ils me sont indispensables réglages rapides et efficaces.

buenos,pero al año una de las uniones falló en el bloqueo y ahora 2 de agosto2024 se ROMPIO !!!! una de las puntas(como puede ser!) por lo que ahora solo me queda un bastón.