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Hey,
I was at the local Wal-mart a few days ago and saw they had some SuiseGear Hiking Poles for $9.98 a peice. Anyone ever deal with this brand? I am just starting out, and I would want 2 of them. I tried them out at the store and they felt good, and have a spring in them too. Seemed like they were ok build.
Would any of you guys try these for $9.98 a peice? How can ya go wrong?
Here is the link to the pole. This is more expensive than the Wal-mart price though.
http://www.camping-n-gear.com/cgi-bin/cp-app.cgi?pg=prod&ref=hikingpole
Mike
Footslogger
06-07-2006, 16:51
There has been some discussion of these poles here on Whiteblaze. Do a search on trekking poles and I'm certain you'll find it.
I've seen them too and for the price I don't see how you can go wrong.
'Slogger
papa john
06-07-2006, 17:05
These poles are mode by the same people who make the Swiss Army Knife (reputedly, although it could just be a licensing deal). I have a set, used them on one trip and had no problems. There is a guide outfit in Gatlinburg and they have about 20 sets that they use and he told me that the failures were few and far between.
Sweet. I will pick some up and let you guys know how they work out.
Thanks for the replies.
Mike
Frolicking Dinosaurs
06-07-2006, 17:12
Links to previous discussions on these poles:
http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/showthread.php?t=15074
http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/showthread.php?t=10597
http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/showthread.php?t=10957
Shutterbug
06-07-2006, 17:27
Would any of you guys try these for $9.98 a peice? How can ya go wrong?
Mike
I have been trying a pair since last fall. In the past, I have not used poles, so I have nothing to compare them to except no poles.
I have enough road miles on mine that I have worn out the rubber tips. I probably have 100 trail miles on them. Based on my experience, they are well worth the price.
Shutterbug
Mike
I have been trying a pair since last fall. In the past, I have not used poles, so I have nothing to compare them to except no poles.
I have enough road miles on mine that I have worn out the rubber tips. I probably have 100 trail miles on them. Based on my experience, they are well worth the price.
Shutterbug
Shutterbug,
Thanks for the reply. I was going to try a Leki pole out, but when I saw these for that price, I decided that I would try them instead.
Mike
Hana_Hanger
06-09-2006, 17:08
Just what to share a revised opinion on these poles.
I had stated before to beware for the locking device broke rather quickly on mine. Tho excellent for my granddaughter...no problems.
So I want to say it was me...not the poles with the problem. Since my arms and hands at times go completely numb, I was unable to tighten up the poles correctly, and thought they had broken :)
I lost my $120 pair of poles which were REI Ascent Anti-Shock Compact Trekking Poles - Pair, and had heard of the SwissGear poles on this site. It took about 9 months for our Walmart in Wisconsin to get them in stock and I immediately bought a pair to try. I like have used them and had no problems with them. They do seem a bit heavier than my REI poles but overall I am happy with them.