Trekking Poles

[sagewalker]

Looking into some Trekking Poles, some info and advice on how to choose a pair correctly would be appreciated.

[shootnrun]

Don't get twist locks. Aluminum can bend/break.

I, more often than not, use mine as a tent pole..

[whacker1]

Lots of folks talked me into getting the Black Diamond Ultra Distance Z Pole, because they are the lightest on the market.  Never had a problem with durability as I have fallen on them, got them hung up and other stuff and they have been solid.  These are also very expensive compared to others on the market.

[haugenna]

 

The z poles are awesome. Lightweight and packable.

[sirmissalot]

I've got a set of black diamond carbon z poles and they are awesome. My previous set was a pair of the titanium goat poles that were amazingly light and worked awesome as a center pole for my shelter but the black diamond poles are a lot more stout and the wrist straps help a lot when you're really pushing hard up hill.

Trekking poles make all the difference, I suspect if you buy a cheap set you'll just be upgrading soon because they make a huge difference

[bowhunterty]

Definitley worth the money. Have pair of Leki bought off camofire.

[CAMPMEAT]

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[coachcw]

leki micro vario carbon !

[jackelope]

I've got a pair of the Easton carbon poles. Love them. I agree with steering clear of the twist locks. They're a pain in the butt.

[WALLEYEGUY]

I've got a set of black diamond carbon z poles and they are awesome. My previous set was a pair of the titanium goat poles that were amazingly light and worked awesome as a center pole for my shelter but the black diamond poles are a lot more stout and the wrist straps help a lot when you're really pushing hard up hill.

Trekking poles make all the difference, I suspect if you buy a cheap set you'll just be upgrading soon because they make a huge difference

[cbond3318]

Not sure of the brand but I bought a pair from A sports store a while back , first time using poles . Think I paid 50$, they seem great to me, 3 trips up South Sister, lots of miles through all kinds of terrain, used them as tent poles, gun rest , dog smacker , dead critter poker etc.... No issues . I would NEVER buy a pair for more than 50$ or 60$.

[Limhangerslayer]

Go with the black diamond and don't look back.  You won't regret it.   

[actionshooter]

I used Black Diamond poles forever that were oblong shaped, lost one this year in a river (wasn't using the straps) this year. They weren't the lightest, but I would bet they were the toughest.

[sagewalker]

Thank you everyone for your input, very much appreciated!! 

[outdooraddict]

Im lookjng for some infoon what is the purpose of these poles, how do they helpmin hiking