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Post by: Bushcraft on March 23, 2016, 09:42:18 AM
Be very weary of the Costco ones as they are sub par carbon fiber and will splinter and break. Just like most things you get what you pay for.
Yep. I'm a long time convert for 4 wheel drive in the backcountry. My favorites for a long time were the Leki Ti Makula (sp?). I eventually made the switch to carbon Eastons with flip locks.
Post by: Shawn Ryan on March 23, 2016, 12:33:11 PM
Be very weary of the Costco ones as they are sub par carbon fiber and will splinter and break. Just like most things you get what you pay for.Agreed. They will get vetted before they make any serious trips.
I've never thought I'd use a pair for many reasons, but for $30, I figured I would see if a pair should be included on future trips.
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Post by: Shawn Ryan on March 24, 2016, 03:34:08 PM
The Costco's are fine for an occasional training hike, but don't hold up to serious backcountry use. Mine snapped after a few months.
What made them snap? During regular use, fall, caught you from falling, pushing off, extra heavy load, keeping griz at a distance, etc.?
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Post by: steeliedrew on March 27, 2016, 03:00:07 PM
To those on the fence about trekking poles, all I can say is that they are an absolute game changer when hiking in and out. 8)
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Be very weary of the Costco ones as they are sub par carbon fiber and will splinter and break. Just like most things you get what you pay for.
I have the opposite experience. Mine have taken a beating and keep on tickin. I've heard that komperdell makes them for Costco.
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If you're getting trekking poles, spend the extra few bucks for snow baskets if they don't come included. They are great for late season in the snow and are indispensable with snowshoes.
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Post by: JDHasty on July 27, 2016, 08:22:01 AM
Tagging I need these
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I talked to Cascade Mountain Tech and they said that they would be happy to sell me a pair, but Costco has them for much less than they can sell them to me direct for. She also said Costco has very few left and will be pulling them along w/other seasonal merch in a few days, so don't wait too long.
FWIW, I bought three pair just so I would have a pair to use... I have a three year old and a seven year old and I can do that math in my head. Unless and until I filled two pair of hands w/trekking poles I am not going to have a chance of ever having a pair available for myself.
Post by: hoof rot on July 27, 2016, 10:14:33 AM
Post by: BIGDOG253 on July 27, 2016, 11:13:10 AM
Going into the goat rocks archery elk hunting, should i bring trekkings poles or not?Yes
Post by: blackveltbowhunter on July 27, 2016, 11:29:17 AM
Going into the goat rocks archery elk hunting, should i bring trekkings poles or not?
The short answer is yes. The more in depth answer would depend on your intended use? Are you back packing in? Day hunts? will you be packing out your elk? or do you have stock lined up? If you anticipate a lot of time HIKING ie... trail time in the dark, bow strapped up or packing meat. Then yes they offer big advantages. If you will be spending the bulk of your time HUNTING without extended meat hauls. They may just end up pack ornaments and you wont miss them at all.
I have not actually used them while hunting, I recently got a set and put a lot of mileage on them shed hunting. They made a significant difference. I hike in for a lot of my hunts, traveling at night or before daylight. That precludes needing my bow ready, if actually a chance I may get into animals they will be strapped on my pack.
Post by: hoof rot on July 27, 2016, 12:02:17 PM
Post by: JDHasty on July 27, 2016, 12:36:10 PM
With all the reviews and positive things I've heard about the Costco poles, I'd recommend looking into them too. Biggest fear would be a failure on a trip where a failure would be unacceptable. :twocents:
From what I have heard from people who are active in Mountaineers you don't have much to worry about. If these are going to fail most others would fail as well.
Post by: Bob33 on July 27, 2016, 12:50:54 PM
With all the reviews and positive things I've heard about the Costco poles, I'd recommend looking into them too. Biggest fear would be a failure on a trip where a failure would be unacceptable. :twocents:I had some once and returned them within a week. The extension locking system on the ones I had was weak. If you put any pressure on the pole, the extension did not hold and the pole shortened.
Post by: 7mag. on July 27, 2016, 08:55:22 PM
With all the reviews and positive things I've heard about the Costco poles, I'd recommend looking into them too. Biggest fear would be a failure on a trip where a failure would be unacceptable. :twocents:I had some once and returned them within a week. The extension locking system on the ones I had was weak. If you put any pressure on the pole, the extension did not hold and the pole shortened.
You turn the little thumb screw clockwise to tighten the flick locks so that won't happen.
Post by: Bob33 on July 27, 2016, 09:10:50 PM
I did. They failed.With all the reviews and positive things I've heard about the Costco poles, I'd recommend looking into them too. Biggest fear would be a failure on a trip where a failure would be unacceptable. :twocents:I had some once and returned them within a week. The extension locking system on the ones I had was weak. If you put any pressure on the pole, the extension did not hold and the pole shortened.
You turn the little thumb screw clockwise to tighten the flick locks so that won't happen.
Post by: scotsman on July 27, 2016, 09:19:39 PM
I had bad experiences with twist lock poles - mostly the twist would jam so the pole could not be adjusted. Costco's lever action lock mechanism works great if you spend a few minutes the first time setting the preliminary adjustment for the amount of extension you need.
Post by: Jonathan_S on July 27, 2016, 09:36:54 PM
Exactly a year ago I summited the highest mountain in Sweden using Costco poles. They worked great then and on several trips since, and I'll be using the same poles in two weeks for my 3rd summit of St Helens.
I had bad experiences with twist lock poles - mostly the twist would jam so the pole could not be adjusted. Costco's lever action lock mechanism works great if you spend a few minutes the first time setting the preliminary adjustment for the amount of extension you need.
When you were in Sweden, did you notice all the Scandinavians used trekking poles ALL the time? :chuckle: that was so bizarre to me
Post by: 7mag. on July 27, 2016, 10:00:57 PM
I did. They failed.With all the reviews and positive things I've heard about the Costco poles, I'd recommend looking into them too. Biggest fear would be a failure on a trip where a failure would be unacceptable. :twocents:I had some once and returned them within a week. The extension locking system on the ones I had was weak. If you put any pressure on the pole, the extension did not hold and the pole shortened.
You turn the little thumb screw clockwise to tighten the flick locks so that won't happen.
I'm just screwing with you Bob. I forgot the :chuckle:
Post by: Eric M on July 28, 2016, 03:47:17 AM
Thanks for the update.Tagging I need these
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I talked to Cascade Mountain Tech and they said that they would be happy to sell me a pair, but Costco has them for much less than they can sell them to me direct for. She also said Costco has very few left and will be pulling them along w/other seasonal merch in a few days, so don't wait too long.
FWIW, I bought three pair just so I would have a pair to use... I have a three year old and a seven year old and I can do that math in my head. Unless and until I filled two pair of hands w/trekking poles I am not going to have a chance of ever having a pair available for myself.
Post by: Skyvalhunter on July 28, 2016, 05:44:39 AM
Post by: JDHasty on July 28, 2016, 08:59:47 AM
You get what you pay for in the long run they wont take the abuse
They are probably more than sufficient for my needs
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Post by: cooltimber on October 09, 2016, 04:18:55 PM
But that's me at 70 yrs,really helps with bad knee's..
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