Trekking Poles

[Fridaythe13th]

We’re they even long enough or were you using them stilts for an ape?

Plenty long, just didnt work for me.

 

[njdoxie]

I never leave camp without them, I use them uphill, downhill and sidehill, I love them but YMMV, they’re not for everyone. I can’t remember the brand, they’re aluminum fliplocks. They’re always in my hand unless I’m stalking.


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[MtnOyster]

I used to live by the phrase "get tougher" but now in my late 40's I constantly remind myself "get smarter" and man trekking poles are something I started using 2 years ago and ill never go to the mountains without them, they really make a difference especially going up hill.

 

[BRTreedogs]

You can get the trail ero corks on mtn seals rite now. For like $65 use code winter 15.
We have 2 sets and I can't imagine not having them. Plus I use them for my shelter so its 2 for 1.
At this price I'm having a hard time not just buying a backup pair.
https://www.mountainsteals.com/product/black-diamond-trail-ergo-cork-trekking-poles-pair_10235681

 

[goodgrouper]

never leave the truck without them anymore. Black diamond carbon cork have lasted me 6 years so far, could not be happier. bought the Costco carbon ones for my wife a couple years ago and they seem like a great value. she's quite happy with them.

 

[fwafwow]

Following for updates. For those who have the BD, which models are you using? The BD website is somewhat confusing, at least to me. FWIW, I'm also trying to keep an eye on weight

 

[Teejay68]

I have black diamond trail ergo cork and a couple pair of the Costco trekking poles. The black diamonds we just under a hundred bucks and I find myself being careful with them. The Costco ones are of similar quality and very inexpensive, but I use them more effectively knowing that they were not the expensive. Either way, they are a game changer for 50+ year olds.
Tom


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[fwafwow]

I have black diamond trail ergo cork and a couple pair of the Costco trekking poles. The black diamonds we just under a hundred bucks and I find myself being careful with them. The Costco ones are of similar quality and very inexpensive, but I use them more effectively knowing that they were not the expensive. Either way, they are a game changer for 50+ year olds.
Tom


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Thanks! The Cadcade Mountain Tech 3k actually weigh a bit less too!

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[Wrench]

That's my daughter shooting off of my poles. Just one of the many handy things I used them for.

Mine are 15 year old Komperdell twist lock with 100% reliability.

 

[md126]

Ski poles????? Lets just say ski poles are not trekking poles..

Anyway, I use the adjustable poles from Cascade Mtn. Great poles and a worthy investment for under $40

 

[Doc Holliday]

I second the black diamond recommendation

Do not get the Leki Carbon Vario......one of mine snapped in the rocks on a couple of steps into packing out an animal. Made the climb down to lower country tricky with only 1 pole!

 

[Ross]

Many good options and price points never leave home without them and will save pounding on your lower half and add stability at times

 

[fwafwow]

Ski poles????? Lets just say ski poles are not trekking poles..

Anyway, I use the adjustable poles from Cascade Mtn. Great poles and a worthy investment for under $40

Are the 3ks ski poles?

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[NewGuy]

I always use trekking poles when hiking, even trail hiking. I recommend them. Lots of good ones available, I like cork grips and removable octopus heads so I can get away from the points if I do not need to use them.

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Those octopus heads are awesome. Never knew those existed.

 

[Jpugs]

Love my lekki corklites...never go without them. Use them for various tasks, packing in & out, setting up tarp, resting binos on them...

 

[BCSojourner]

Costco has the cork-grip poles in warehouses right now for $29.95

 

[Ndbowhunter]

For your use get the cascade Poles for 35$ or whatever they are priced at

Do not get twist lock poles. They are not strong enough if you actually start beating on them. They will start to slip.

The Leki micro varial Ti poles or whatever they are called are the strongest poles for a decent price that get compact.

 

[*zap*]

Those octopus heads are awesome. Never knew those existed.

They come with the Pacemaker sticks....not a bad brand trekking pole.

 

[sargent]

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That's my daughter shooting off of my poles. Just one of the many handy things I used them for.

Mine are 15 year old Komperdell twist lock with 100% reliability.

How do you hold them together to make shooting sticks?

 

[Wrench]

How do you hold them together to make shooting sticks?

Right pole loop over left pole....left pole loop over right.