Explain Trekking Poles

[bz_711]

I've had my Black Diamond aluminum for several years...tons of abuse and have held up great (except getting chipped up). Absolute MUST HAVE on the pack out so need them in pack at all times.

 

[displacedtexan]

I have had 6 different pairs over the years - I have the hardest time with cheap grips - kind of a silly thing to make decisions on, and probably mostly a warm weather thing when used without gloves.

I think grips are an underthought part of the poles.

I'm sure Leki poles are great, but the grips feel awkward for me. And you're holding them the entire time you're using them.

I'd never buy a set I hadn't held.

 

[isleofGough]

I've used Leki, Black Diamond, and Pacerpoles in carbon and never broken any of them. I prefer Pacerpoles for their grip.