Cascade Mountain Tech Lightweight Aircraft-Grade Aluminum Trekking Poles with Extended Down Grip Plus Tip Kit

I’ve had this kind of trekking poles before, that was 50 years ago. That was start of my backpacking life through the Sierras.I purchased these poles because I have had a stroke and they were recommended for my rehab. They are to help my brain make connection with my arms and feet. I’ve come a long way since the foot dragging and arm lax at my side days. I hope that these trekking poles will help me get back to walking as normal.These trekking poles from cascade seem to be of very good aircraft, aluminum, and will withstand the use and abuse so I’m going to give them.Take my advice and buy these poles if you think you need them and never have a stroke.

I was surprised by the sturdy bag to keep the poles and endpoints in. I loved how the poles were marked so I could easily keep the same height on both poles. They were a cinch to lock in place (although I did peek at the easy directions). I am going to love using these trekking poles around the neighborhood so that my heart has to work harder (without feeling extra exertion). Win win!

These trekking poles are great, they’re easy to adjust, easy to assemble they sturdy. They aren’t the lightest poles out there, but will definitely help you stay balanced in trail. The only reason for 4 stars is a rattle in one of the poles, I purchased these for my son, so I don’t hear it as much, and it doesn’t bother him.

There are several 1 star reviews saying the trekking poles collapse. You MUST ENGAGE THE LOCKING PIN. This is my first experience with trekking poles. The instructions were easy to follow and the poles slide together easily. Pull down until the locking pin engages and Voilà!!

These worked great for a newbie. They made our 20-mile race through the hills much easier and, honestly, more fun.

Everyone tells me that they are too tall for me, but when I walk with sticks with my hands at my elbows, I start to bend forward like an old lady. With these poles (I wish they could even be 6 inches taller), help me stand up straight. They are light weight. The quick snaps hold and don't let the pole collapse. I can compact them when I'm not using them so they don't trip anyone. Then 2 quick snaps & twist, they are tall again. Much easier assembly than the twist-torque poles. Yes, they are more expensive than the twist-torque poles, but well worth the extra, in my book.

I recently had a knee replacement and needed something to help with getting back to walking. I am using a cane to get around and thought of using hiking poles as canes for walking. I started using these poles last week and what a workout I get. The hiking poles add about 20% of the power to the walk and I get an upper body workout as I am hiking. I walk on neighborhood bike paths and the rubber tips give good traction. There are carbide tips for trail work. While my knee rehabs the poles take some of the work from my knee. The poles are made of stiff light aluminum and are adjustable just like a camera tripod. With the poles I can walk faster with less knee discomfort. They help with uphill and downhill. I have done cross country skiing in the past and this is called Nordic walking because of the poles similar to Nordic skiing. Good dry weather practice for winter cross country skiing.

good tip selection. easy to adjust. light. comfortable in the hand. easy to extend and lock. measurements on pole make it easy to re-extend to you're desired height after telescoping or lashing to your pack.used them to hike the narrows in arches and the devil's garden loop in zion. they worked flawlessly, didn't slip, snap or otherwise malfunction, and they're tucked back the bag ready for another trip.