TREKOLOGY Trek-Zトレッキングハイキングポール-2pcパック折りたたみ式折りたたみ式ステッキ、強力な軽量アルミニウム7075、調整可能なクイックフリップロック、折りたたみ式

Used these a few times now, mostly for moderate difficulty walking trails. They've been solid and reliable. They stay at the adjusted length with no problems, and it is easy enough to collapse them down and store in the pack when climbing or otherwise not needing them while out on a trail. The poles are comfortable to use, although the wrist straps can get in the way a bit if you just want to hold them without the wrist strap around your wrist. The straps can chaff a little on the webbing between your thumb and finger if you hold it too close to the top. If it bothered me enough, I'd cut them off, but so far I've adjusted how I hold them and it hasn't been a big enough problem for me to worry about.

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So far so good. Sturdy, easy to assemble and disassemble, light weight. My only criticism is that the straps are a bit long and I battle to tighen then enough.

The primary factor is the size when folded: so that they can be packed in an average suitcase: I use a cane when flying, but rely on these hiking poles for any longer walks, especially on holiday! The one slight challenge is to hear the 'click' to say they are assembled again - it needs a strong pull!

This is the second pair of these Trekology walking poles I've purchased down to one of the first set of poles failing... So why am I buying them a second time? Firstly I'd like to say that these poles are constructed from aviation grade aluminium. All that essentially means is that they are made from strong and lightweight aluminium. There are heavier (stronger/heavier) steel versions available, plus there are lighter (more expensive) carbon fiber ones. Whilst carbon fibre might be the gold standard for trail runners and competitive users, I'd argue it's benefit versus it's downsides .. The benefit is that it's a 25% (generally) lighter material, plus it absorbs impact better. The negative (beyond it's expense) is that it is more brittle and in my experience less long lived than aluminium. Given these poles weigh so little anyway at just 300g per pole (600g), the weight saving of 150g (the contents of two small tubes of toothpaste) seems a pretty mean mass discount competitive to any real benefit for the average or even experienced hiker. Those who also have taken a deal of time to research poles will have realised that these are also the top budget buy on the reputable independent testing site "Outdoor Gear Lab". I have also owned screw lock Lekkis before, and inconsistencies in reliability for non snap together variants mean (for me) those types are off my purchase list too. Big brand doesn't mean best. Cork handles are also a big plus for me. They don't truly "absorb sweat better", but just somehow "feel" more natural and comfortable in use. In short, my first pair lasted just a year or two of (honestly and literally) thousands of miles per year (I love hiking), but one only failed down to my own abuse using it to thrash through nettles on an overgrown path (I hit a very solid rock which bent the upper part enough for it being impossible to collapse at the handle end). My bad 100%. I've had several pairs over the years and these ones (£32 versus £80 for what I considered inferior Lekkis being one notable purchase) really will do everything you need really well and last a very long time indeed given appropriate and even heavy handed usage. In short, hiking poles are hiking poles. If this is your first pair and your buying to relieve knee or hip problems, practice in their correct use and you will be amazed how much they alleviate those problems. Don't give up (it feels difficult to uses them properly at first and you might feel a bit of a prat at first) but you WILL learn how to use them well with practice (YouTube instructions are helpful), and they WILL transform (or protect against future) orthopaedic issues. I'd massively recommend these as the ones to buy (two size are available so check the sizing guide). Unless you are an ultra athlete or a brand snob you do not need to spend a fortune. These are just great and as intuitive and reliable as anything else out there, really... Ps.. I now have a spare duplicate pole if I give in to thrashing through vegetation again with these in the future :)