This is a good topic. I use one of two brands: Leki and Black Diamond. I don't like anti-shock for hunting and for rocks, as they are heavier, longer when collapsed and when I dig them into an object, I don't want them to move. Use them with the small snow hood on the end or they can get between rock cracks too easily and will sink in the mud. I prefer to just use one, so that I can carry my rifle when needed and/or use my free hand for holding onto trees, brush and rocks, when going through bad terrain. Sometimes I will pack two as I've broken them before and going downhill with really big loads, 2 can be nice. 2 are also nice for open trails and tundra, but one is more practical for sure. I like the Carbon Fiber the best. I've broken several alum and titanium in cold weather as once they bend and you try to straighten them, they break. I buy them in the sets of two and like models with cork handles. The foam handles also work. The sets run $110-140/set and are worth the money. The Black Diamonds use a locking pivot. The Leki uses a twist tighten. The Black Diamonds are easier to use, but Leki is lighter. I'm sure there are other good models our there, but these are the two I've had good luck with.
