I have a 2013 CE, no noise at all. On my Carbon Matrix, I would occasionally notice some rattling, and found that the screws on my cams were backing out. A little Loktite fixed that.
I just bought the Black Diamond Z-Poles, all carbon, and go together like your tent poles do, no twist or lever lock. Super light, love them.
The only downside is they are not length adjustable, you have to order the length you want.
Just do a search, you can find last years models for a discount.
Rick Steele
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Chicago, IL (cant wait to leave this place)
Concrete Restoration Supervisor
Married 10 years to an avid bow hunter/backcountry hunter
1 daughter 20 today
Big time gear junkie!
Without question my best hunting partner is my wife!
I got her into hunting about 6 years ago, and she loves it. This year will be our 5th trip to CO for our DIY OTC elk hunt.