Trekking Poles - Carbon Fiber Walking or Hiking Sticks with Quick Adjustable Locks

For the price, these were the best carbon poles by far. Lightest by far in the sub $100 range. Cascade is a know brand. They sell a three section pair with cork grips at costco and on here, but the weight, although maybe just around 100g lighter each pole, is noticeably lighter. When extended to 48-52” there is a slight vibration feel/hollow sound when touched to ground but im guessing its not uncommon with light carbon poles. Im happy to accept the minimal vibration as i feel only a single piece pole would be totally vibration freeThese are only about 3 inches longer when collapsed compared to the other three section poles mentioned (which had a similar feel/vibration). When closed, because they are tapered at the end, they move in and out freely an inch or so (the clamp is set at the extended fatter pole diameter so the bottom part is loose at the tapered part when collapsed).Im 5’11” 180lbs and feel these are strong enough to assist with hiking balance. Havent used them yet but wanted a light as possible pair. Compared to most $200-300 name brand sets, these are still lightest or as light. I prefer two sections anyway as they have less parts to break and wont be abusing them so dont have concerns about durability of carbon. Not sure if two sections is considered stronger or weaker than three sections.Also comes with a nylon zip bag to store poles and baskets/partsI guess the one star off is for the loose ends when collapsed and the vibration.

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Poor quality poles. Handle broke off after only a few uses. For the cost I was expecting much better quality.

Very light and practical

I really wanted these poles to work, because they are so light and inexpensive. On my scale, 5.55 oz each without tips or baskets. This is about as light as poles can get and 1/3 the price of others that weight.The straps are not like any other poles I have seen. They are not removable/replaceable with a pin. They are permanently screwed into the handle before the handle is glued onto the shaft. One of these screws were not applied deep enough, so the strap pulled right out. I'm not the only one this has happened to. Can't be fixed - the whole handle section must be replaced.The other issue is that no matter how tight you make the clamp, the sections vibrate together inside and make an annoying BUZZ sound, which I was not able to eliminate. Deal breaker for me. I could not hike with that buzz on every step.Sorry, they went right back to Amazon within 30 minutes.