PacerPole vs Other hiking poles

[Chance09]

Has anyone tried the pacer poles? Any thoughts? pros/cons? likes/dislikes?

[warraghiyagey]

Hiking poles = hiking poles. Then end.;)

[Lyle]

Hiking poles = hiking poles. Then end.;)


Spoken by someone who has probably never tried or even seen a PacerPole in real life.

I have been using my PacerPoles for about four years now and absolutely LOVE them.

1) They are tremendously more comfortable to hold all day than conventional poles (I have used them too). They keep your hand in a much more natural position.

2) It is MUCH easier to use your arms to help power yourself up hills.

3) It is easier to control and fine tune the placement or your pole tip, thus fewer times when your pole gets stuck between rocks or slides off of a rock. This control is due to the design of the grip.

4) They particularly excel at providing a comfortable, and effective support when used to ease yourself down a particularly steep step. You can just lean on the top of the pole, without having to crank your wrist into an unnatural position.

HIGHLY recommended!

[kdholmwood]

I've also been using Pacer Poles for a few years and would endorse all of Lyle's points. The design and engineering are great and I've had exceptional after sales service from Heather and Alan Rhodes.

Keith

[AlwaysHiking]

I don't have them, but after having hiked with someone who does, I really, really want them. Used them for a bit, they are SO much more comfortable than standard poles.

The only thing about them is they're a bit on the heavy side and a little weird for ascents. With regular poles I tend to reach out pretty far ahead of me, but with PacerPoles I had to place them closer to my body going uphill.

[Chance09]

I think I'm going to have to check out a pair. I think you can use them for a month or so and if your not satisfied return them.

[wacbzz]

I think I'm going to have to check out a pair. I think you can use them for a month or so and if your not satisfied return them.

I'm not sure about the tryout period, but I will say that Brian @ ULA is one of the best people to work with.

I will also say that my wife took back a pair of Leki's (to REI) after I let her use my Pacer Poles. IMO, *and her's* there is not one pair of poles out there that fit's the hand like the PP. As such, a much more comfortable positioning of the hand/wrist is attained with NO strap wrapped around your wrist. I would have nothing else.

Read the Pacerpole FAQ page...you will not be misled.:)

[highway]

I am going to go the route of two poles over my single staff as i have to try something so as to help alleviate knee pain and these really do intrigue me:

http://www.pacerpole.com/

So, I thought I would bring it up again for any other input. I find it hard to believe that it is all positive. I do know I do not want any anti-shock feature and even though these are quite heavier (really heavier) than I am used to, I am about decided to get a pair for an upcoming 7-week backpack trip in a couple of months. They are wierd looking, I'll say that!:cool:

[Hoop]

Return policy = 3 wks

[Kerosene]

The 2-section alloy Pacer Poles weigh 650 grams (~23 oz, $114), whereas the 3-section carbon Pacer Poles weigh 508 grams (~18 oz, $155). The weight of the latter is in the same range as most of the lighter non-carbon Leki poles, but the cost is higher.