I am thinking about getting a set of carbon poles. I have a shoulder that has been rebuilt twice and can get a little cranky at times. I'm wondering if the "dead" feel of carbon in other sports translates trekking poles and cancels out the vibration, etc...? The cost is enough that I don't want to just throw the money away.
I tried the shock absorber style poles but didn't have great success. One kept getting locked out and they made a pretty strange sound with each plunge. Perhaps this technology has gotten better int he past few years?
I'm open to any suggestions!
Thanks.