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Cascade Mountain Tech Carbon Fiber Adjustable Trekking Poles Lightweight Quick Lock Walking or Hiking Stick 1 Set 2 Poles
Last Updated: December 8, 2019 (Refresh Now)
9.0
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/10
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1000
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603
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3531 meters
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Review Analysis - 339 recent, verified reviews
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Build Quality
126cork, pole, carbon fiber, grips, locking
+88%
-12%
" ... Would have given 5 but my old poles had a shock absorber that I liked. ... "
" ... These poles can stand right along side the top name brands. ... "
" ... These are really solid poles, light and strong . ... "
" ... Work great, and they are plenty durable. ... "
" ... I went with the carbon fiber because I know they'll get beat up and aluminum is a pretty soft metal. ... As long as they keep their shape and the adjustable clamps stay tight, I'm happy. ... "
" ... they are light (enough), strong (enough) ... "
" ... They were light, sturdy and very comfortable grips. ... "
" ... Appears well made. ... "
Comfort
76straps, grips, cork, grip, cork grips
+91%
-9%
" ... I find these trekking poles comfortable to use. ... "
" ... My parents are in excellent shape, but my mom has had some injuries and isn't as trusting as she used to be of muddy rocks as stream crossings. ... No signs of wear with proper use. ... "
" ... These trek poles worked great, locks were secure and grips were comfortable . ... "
" ... Easy to set up to size and comfortable to use on the trails and moderate hills I encounter. ... "
" ... great poles for the price Really like the cork grips ... "
" ... Properly adjusted locks stay in place and hold well. ... "
" ... Grip is nice and handle comfortable. ... "
" ... These poles work well and are simple to adjust. ... "
For Travel
68poles, trip, hikes, hike, backpacking trip
+97%
-3%
" ... Hawaii hikers know that an "Easy" hike here would be called an Intermediate hike anywhere else. ... "
" ... Bought these last month and used them for the first time on a 5 mile hike. ... "
" ... I wasn't sure I would need poles for my first backpacking trip to the grand canyon. ... They are well made and didn't break for four days and 50 miles of hiking going down 4000 ft and then back up. ... "
" ... Great hiking poles and a great price! ... "
" ... Great for backpacking ... "
" ... Took them to the third highest peak in Mexico. ... "
" ... I trusted them to get us through a big 10 day trip through Patagonia and they are still going strong. ... "
" ... I use them back packing, hunting and picking mushrooms in the Colorado mountains and they have withstood every test! ... "
Price
58poles, money, value, especially, worth
+95%
-5%
" ... They are a great product at an excellent price! ... "
" ... The price was right (you get what you pay for? ... It might be best to consider the extra money for the real deal, i. e. titanium lekis . ... "
" ... These are fabulous and much less than that price. ... "
" ... At first for the price I was skeptical. ... "
" ... Especially for the price! ... "
" ... Great trecking poles for the price. ... "
" ... At under $50 bucks, I didn't expect much. ... "
" ... For the price, they’re 5 star all day. ... "
Fit
41tighten, locking, pole, tightening, locks
+78%
-22%
" ... Durable, locking mechanism is easy to change in the fly ... "
" ... They are easy to adjust and come with a carrying case plus a variety of tips/baskets. ... Each shaft has markings in either centimeters or inches so its easy to match up the fit of each pole after you collapse them back down (as long as you remember the last settings you used). ... "
" ... I like the pouch that holds the poles in a compact, collapsed position. ... That quick lock clips were well wants properly adjusted. ... "
" ... I was really looking for ones with the easy clips like these had. ... "
" ... The flip locks work great and are easy to adjust. ... When the poles are extended and locked in place, I have not had any slippage. ... "
" ... I never once had to readjust the height because they stayed locked tight. ... "
" ... Excellent poles, very well made ,super light, extend easily, clamp and hold in place excellently ... "
" ... I’m well I’ve 200lbs and no amount of pressure has caused them to slip yet. ... "
Size
33poles, weight, trekking poles, collapse, carry
+97%
-3%
" ... Was great to have something that was equally lightweight AND sturdy - I really didn't need to add any weight to my hike on top of the kid I was wearing, and I really wanted to feel like they'd be able to help me avoid a fall while wearing him. ... "
" ... They support my weight when i need them to and i am not small . ... "
" ... I like the pouch that holds the poles in a compact, collapsed position. ... "
" ... I love the carrying case ... "
" ... Great for backpacking ... "
" ... And - they collapse small enough to fit in my large suitcase. ... "
" ... Very useful and compact ... "
" ... Lightweight and nicely made. ... "
Weight
30light, sturdy, poles, light weight easy, easy to adjust
+97%
-3%
" ... Light, sturdy, easy to use. ... "
" ... Very light weight and comfortable on hike. ... "
" ... They are super light weight and I had no issues with them. ... "
" ... Light weight and easy to adjust length. ... "
" ... Light weight, felt sold and sturdy, very compactable. ... "
" ... Light and easy to get to the correct height. ... "
" ... Pole Material - These are mostly carbon fiber, are light in weight, and have great stability. ... "
" ... Great light weight poles. ... "
Ease of Use
23light, easy to use, easy to adjust, lightweight, adjust
+100%
" ... The flip locks work great and are easy to adjust. ... "
" ... Light, sturdy, easy to use. ... "
" ... ‘Follow the instructions’ to adjust and lock to the height you need. ... "
" ... These poles are lightweight and easy to use. ... "
" ... -easy to extend/collapse ... "
" ... The cork grips are easy to clean also. ... "
" ... ‘Follow the instructions’ to adjust and lock to the height you need. ... "
" ... Love this it’s so lightweight and makes going uphill so much easier! ... "
Features
16lock, features, twist lock, quick, poles
+100%
" ... I like the quick locks so much more than the twist-lock poles. ... "
" ... Risk here is minimal given the quick lock mechanism. ... "
" ... Light and sturdy. ... "
" ... I really enjoy using these and once you figure out the locking feature they work exceptionally well. ... "
" ... Pretty nice and light . ... "
" ... Many add on features. ... "
" ... Light and study. ... Locking feature is easy. ... "
" ... Yes, these are more expensive than some of your $15-30.00 twist lock poles but their effectiveness is going to be far superior. ... "
Storage
14lbs, lb, collapse, baskets, tips
+100%
" ... And it came with a carry bag as well. ... "
" ... They also store nicely. ... "
" ... They even come with a nice zippered bag. ... "
" ... He says it is perfect and the bag keeps all the accessories in one place. ... "
" ... -comes with different sets of ends/baskets ... "
" ... My husband is tall (6'3") and found them to be adjustable enough to be long enough for him, too, which is great! ... "
" ... The EVA grip came with a super convenient bag to store it while my cork handles did not which I found odd but its worth noting. ... "
" ... They came with a great bag, making it easier to transport. ... "
Product Reliability
13using, used, like, lasted, last
+85%
-15%
" ... Haven't failed me yet. ... "
" ... Have used several times with no issues. ... "
" ... you name it, they were used for it, and they lasted. ... "
" ... I've been using them for just about a month now, but really like them for their sturdiness, lightness, and reliability. ... "
" ... Have used for a three years. ... "
" ... This is the second pair of these I bought—I have been using them for a few months and got another pair for my wife. ... "
" ... My son and I have been using them for a year now. ... "
" ... they have lasted me for a year and still work great where as other products i have tested that only last a few times these are great and i recommend them. ... "
Band
8strap, wrist, end, poles, grips
+63%
-38%
" ... The wrist strap works great as several times, when stopping to take photos, I've forgotten I had the pole with me, and would have dropped without the strap. ... "
" ... The straps were comfortable and effective. ... "
" ... Very durable and sturdy, easy to adjust, comfy grips, effective straps. ... "
Marketplace
8got, work, time, poles, good
+100%
" ... Amazon got it for me by August 8th!!! ... "
" ... (As per online comments). ... "
" ... Got these "used" from Amazon warehouse. ... "
" ... They come as shown. ... "
" ... I had a problem with my grips, and the company promptly provided me replacements. ... "
" ... work great as advertised ... "
" ... This is a good product, however, it is exactly the same Poles as sold by Costco here in Canada for $39.99 Canadian. ... "
Water Resistance
8poles, wet, first, beach, trails
+88%
-13%
" ... This is my first set of hiking poles. ... "
" ... Also very good for beach hiking. ... "
" ... These are great for when I go on my power beach walks. ... "
" ... Nice hiking poles. ... "
" ... These have stood up to lots of Hawaiian hiking for almost a year now. ... "
" ... Took them to the third highest peak in Mexico. ... "
" ... Have used hiking and holding up my tarps, works great. ... "
Design
8poles, attractive, nice, lock, design
+100%
" ... The matte gray finish with blue highlights is very attractive (I even had a few compliments on the poles on the trail) and like the previous poles I have purchased from this company, I love the quick lock and cork handles. ... Great poles – in function and in look! ... "
" ... The aesthetics of the pole are pleasing and stylish with decent graphics on the upper and the middle and lower shimmering with carbon. ... "
" ... They were in perfect shape. ... "
" ... Haven’t used them yet but they look nice ... "
" ... They are sleek and attractive. ... "
" ... Arrived quickly and they look and feel great so far. ... "
" ... -great color combo, they look sharp! ... "
" ... First impression, they seemed a nice design, almost exactly the same design as a pair of more expensive poles I used to have, even down to the 8oz weight. ... "
Pedometer
7mile hike, hiked, 20, feet, 30
+100%
" ... Hundreds of mountain miles. ... "
" ... There is a huge difference in improving how my feet feel after a 20 mile hike. ... "
" ... Good walking sticks for ... "
" ... I have hiked at least 90 miles with them- no issues yet :) ... "
" ... 100 miles and still going. ... "
" ... However, it did a 21 mile hike . ... well 20 mile and performed flawlessly. ... "
" ... I have hiked well over 1000 miles with these already and there have been no issues. ... "
Cover
5carrying case, bag, even, case, carrying
+100%
" ... They even come with a nice zippered bag. ... "
" ... Like the carrying case ... "
" ... I love the carrying case ... "
" ... And it came with a carry bag as well. ... "
Setup
4height, adjust, set, instructions, happy
+100%
" ... I bought these based on Andrew Skurka's endorsement and am very happy with them. ... "
" ... ‘Follow the instructions’ to adjust and lock to the height you need. ... "
" ... ‘Follow the instructions’ to adjust and lock to the height you need. ... "
" ... Easy to set length. ... "
Overall performance
4+100%
" ... but nope, they held up and just kept doing their job. ... "
" ... Did their job. ... "
" ... Perfect performance and no complaints. ... "
Color
3color
+100%
" ... The colors are awesome ... "
" ... -great color combo, they look sharp! ... "
" ... -great color combo, they look sharp! ... "
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Size: 3531 meters