Post by: TRD1911 on July 29, 2018, 11:20:38 PM
Post by: Skyvalhunter on July 30, 2018, 05:28:30 AM
Post by: Magnum_Willys on July 30, 2018, 06:43:25 AM
Post by: dscubame on July 30, 2018, 06:47:49 AM
$30 costco carbon poles were a good starting point for me and never upgraded.
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Post by: bracer40 on July 30, 2018, 07:34:37 AM
Post by: Mtnwalker on July 30, 2018, 07:43:48 AM
Post by: dscubame on July 30, 2018, 10:34:01 AM
https://www.leki.com/us/trail-running/poles/2754/micro-trail-vario-115-130cm/
The Leki micro trail vario. Most have either the Leki or the Black Diamond if going top of the line pole. It really comes down to those two imo if your looking to spend money. I prefer the Leki system after seeing both in action the last couple years. I like the way Leki folds up and I like the speed lok system on the Leki.
But if I ever break them I will just buy the Costco ones.
Post by: blackveltbowhunter on July 30, 2018, 11:41:03 AM
Heres my observations, for what your describing telescoping is the only way to go. The tent pole style will get smaller and are vertically stronger. However they do not adjust, and if they break you are done. Every time I have had a break on a telescoper I have been able to still use it by clamping above the break point. The BD offers replacement pieces which is very nice. My first set I would still be using if not for a pole getting lost.
While I overall like the carbon poles from BD my next set will be a quality aluminum, to compare durability and weight.
Post by: Call em in on July 30, 2018, 11:42:00 AM
Post by: TRD1911 on July 30, 2018, 03:03:17 PM
Of the poles I have used, the BD Carbon corks have held up the best. I went through a couple costco sets and they were great for the money. But ended up breaking with out to much effort. The Leki was the top of the line Carbon pole but not a cork handle. I have heard alot of people preferring the Leki cam lock over the BD, but my experience was the opposite. Maybe I had a bum set, but they slipped under heavy load unless very tight and then the tabs seemed flimsy. They still functioned well, just not as well as the BD imo. After they broke I purchased another set of BD corks.
Heres my observations, for what your describing telescoping is the only way to go. The tent pole style will get smaller and are vertically stronger. However they do not adjust, and if they break you are done. Every time I have had a break on a telescoper I have been able to still use it by clamping above the break point. The BD offers replacement pieces which is very nice. My first set I would still be using if not for a pole getting lost.
While I overall like the carbon poles from BD my next set will be a quality aluminum, to compare durability and weight.
This looks like a winner to me. Seems like they aren't too rediculous in price range either. Thanks
I think I'm going to have to start another "educate me" thread on some of this other gear that has my head spinning.
Post by: Stein on July 30, 2018, 04:40:24 PM
$30 costco carbon poles were a good starting point for me and never upgraded.
Me too
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Post by: rasbo on August 01, 2018, 06:19:47 AM
Post by: Duckslayer89 on August 01, 2018, 07:25:16 AM
Post by: yakimanoob on August 01, 2018, 10:29:11 AM
Only complaint I have is that they're twist-lock instead of latch/cam lock. Buy Lekis. Don't buy the twist-lock version.
If you're new to using poles, be prepared to feel super awkward for the first few miles until your brain adjusts. Once it clicks in though, you have many miles of four-footed security ahead :).