Quote Originally Posted by daddytwosticks View Post
I first used these cheap poles to see if I would like the idea of using walking sticks. They did wonders for my knees. I invested in a better quality set and have been using them for around four years now.
I also bought Walmart poles to see if I actually liked using poles. They made a world of difference for my knees; I have about 200 miles on them and they are just fine.

BUT, after using a set of Leki poles, I can say that they are vastly superior, lighter, more comfortable, and more solid.