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fithiker
03-24-2018, 15:44
Looking for a set of trekking poles that meet the following criteria:
cork or foam grips (not rubber)
flip (not twist) locks
Collapsible (not foldable) and that can extend to a length of 125cm (preferrably to 130cm)
no anti shock feature
replaceable tips
soft straps (no bare nylon webbing)
aluminum or carbon
If you've got a pair let me know and let's try to work out a deal.
Have a look on Amazon. Lots of such poles starting at just below $50. Anything used is gonna cost $10 in shipping alone.
Sarcasm the elf
03-24-2018, 22:23
I haven’t used these myself, but I’ve heard a number of good things about them.
https://andrewskurka.com/2015/cascade-mountain-tech-quick-lock-trekking-poles-review/
cmoulder
03-25-2018, 07:54
I haven’t used these myself, but I’ve heard a number of good things about them.
https://andrewskurka.com/2015/cascade-mountain-tech-quick-lock-trekking-poles-review/
+1
I've got a set and they're fine. I didn't really need them, only got 'em to see for myself. Just make sure to get the flick-lock version (https://www.amazon.com/Cascade-Mountain-Carbon-Fiber-Trekking/dp/B01MUFDBQ9), not the twist-lock.
DuneElliot
03-25-2018, 11:08
I haven’t used these myself, but I’ve heard a number of good things about them.
https://andrewskurka.com/2015/cascade-mountain-tech-quick-lock-trekking-poles-review/
I have them and bought them based on this review. I'd buy them again....in fact I will be as a spare set before I return to the UK. They have served me well.
fithiker
03-28-2018, 14:31
Thank you to all for your responses.
I'd briefly looked at the CMT poles but dismissed them as being cheap knockoffs.
But with the positive words that have been written I'm going to take another look at them.
The price is certainly attractive.