Trekking Poles

[Joshmarquez]

Looking to purchase some trekking poles but don't know where to start. Any suggestions? Pros cons to what you have used?

 

[duchntr]

http://www.outdoorgearlab.com/Trekking-Poles-Reviews

 

[mtmiller]

http://www.rokslide.com/forums/search.php?searchid=2600262

 

[Screamrider]

http://www.outdoorgearlab.com/Trekking-Poles-Reviews

^^^ THIS.

Black Diamond Alpine Carbon cork is worth every penny, definitely a buy-once, cry-once purchase.

 

[MuleyFever]

I needed a new set and got the Yukon Charlie carbon fiber poles from Costco. They get good reviews. I like them. Can't beat the price either. Whatever you get make sure they have flip locks.

http://www.costco.com/Yukon-Charlie's-Carbon-Trekking-Poles.product.100124952.html

 

[LitenFast]

I much prefer flick lock on poles vs twist lock, seems sturdier, especially when supporting a shelter like my ms mountain shelter

 

[Joshmarquez]

Okay thanks for all the help guys!

 

[Backpack Hunter]

Good aluminum or carbon and flick locks if adjustable will go far. If from a reputable company I wouldn't worry much about brand.

 

[bogeyboy555]

no brainer to get some poles.... Last year I bet i gained 20% effort/efficiency by getting some poles.

One thing I will say after a lesson learned the hard way last year was that the collapsable trekking poles that fold into pieces break MUCH easier. You want the ones where the metal/carbon pieces compress into smaller sections by sliding into each other and then lock with a flick-lock. Black Diamond ones are really nice! I have a pair of the aluminum ones. My GF has the Leki Carbon cork ones, both are pretty awesome. stay away from the folding "Z" poles.

 

[Ramshead]

Black Diamond "Trail" poles are very durable and reasonably priced. I have 4 years on mine and they are still going strong. When in hunt mode I use their optional rubber tips to quiet them down.

 

[Bmcox86]

I really like my black diamond ultra distance z-poles, sturdy and weigh 8oz for the pair I think. After trying many pair these were my favorite.

 

[White Wizard]

I've got these. They are great poles I just am not using them right now. I'd take $100.00 tyd for them if your interested.

http://blackdiamondequipment.com/en...-trekking-pole-BD1121530000ALL1.html#start=20

 

[Joshmarquez]

Yeah i have used them the past two years and they are a must, but i have only been borrowing them from a buddy and would like to get my own now. I think i am gonna go for the black diamond trail back as they are reasonably priced for me. Thanks for all the advice and links!

 

[gmajor]

Got black diamond alpine carbon corks recently. I can't believe I haven't tried poles until this year. I would guess you can't go wrong with any decent brand flick locks.

 

[gmulford]

I was in the same spot a couple months back.. definitely recommend you hit REI or your local outdoor store, check them out in person if you can. I thought I was going to go one direction (not black diamond), ended up with the black diamond trail cork ergo model after feeling the grip etc. And love them so far.

 

[LostArra]

camofire has some Lexi poles on sale now

 

[hflier]

Think Camofire has them on sale today.

 

[tttoadman]

Think Camofire has them on sale today.

I have these. They are great poles if the size is right for you.

 

[5MilesBack]

Yep, great price on the Leki corklites on Camofire today. First thing I've seen on there in months that's even remotely caught my eye. But I already have some Leki corklites........great price today!

 

[aron]

They are already sold out on camofire. I was too slow. ..