Cascade Mountain Tech Aircraft-Grade Aluminum Quick Lock Trekking Poles with Cork Grip

I'm very happy with this purchase. The only recommendation for improvement I can make is that the cork handles come unsealed. Since these are going to be used heavily in a wide range of weather conditions, from the hot Arizona sun, Monsoon rains, and even snow, I felt it essential to seal the cork to ensure the handles hold up to the use I plan on giving them. I recommend UV-40 cork seal. I have used it on fly rod handles I have made and it works perfectly, and lasts many, many years. Make sure to follow the application instructions on the bottle. Apply one good coat using a bristle brush. Make sure you don't have any drips, runs or sags. Do not apply a second coat, as it will not penetrate.

Bought two pair and used them to sumit Mt Baldy. Happy with these poles, price and quality are very good. I would recommend this to my frineds and anyone who asked!

Very good quality

Fourth off…this product was perfect for the occasion!! We booked our trip to Havasupai/Mooney/Beaver Falls back in 2020 and began purchasing gear for our cumulative 50 mile hiking adventure. After 3 years of cancellations and returns, and rebuys, the COVID fairies allowed us to enjoy our trip to the bottom of the Grand Canyon! I can tell you with every ounce of sincerity in my bones that these trekking sticks were an absolute game changer!! During our 3 year wait, our bodies aged and the connective/supportive tissue between my wife's knees and the degenerate disks between my vertebrae evolved into a shiddier version of their former selves. These hiking poles were clutch for some tired middle aged pleasure seekers. With the exception of feeling like two polio survivors defying the odds and overcoming all obstacles placed before them, they were quite fashionable. These poles provided the perfect amount of support/balance/strength/advantage/relief, that their necessity as a “what to pack for a Havasupai Falls trip” line item is unmatched. BONUS TIP: Watch the instructional “how to” video to prevent a possible brain aneurysm trying to figure out the appropriate body mechanics needed, and when to utilize the different methods of use. BONUS BONUS TIP: During your hike back from Beaver Falls you will feel like you're on a different planet that has babbling brooks of Tiffany blue water cascading into misty pools, where majestic creatures are drinking as you peer through mazes of the most beautiful vineyards of greenery. As your gaze fixes onto a set of horns protruding from it's head, and being the fun guy that you are with lots of fun thoughts, you may picture images of a centaur speaking a language only heard in the movie “Step Brothers”…but in fact they are the elusive Big Horn Sheep of the Grand Canyon! Being mesmerized by their presence we videoed and took some pics, then could not stop gloating in our good fortune as we continued down one of the most beautiful and grandiose hikes we've experienced. It was no more than five minutes of walking that we encountered this beautiful creature in the middle of the trail just staring at us with curiosity and confusion. We wait and watch and eventually the old Big Horn continues down the valley and we continue another 10 minutes down the path and see a bridge that we had crossed on the way in. Only this time, our entrance is blocked by a much bigger and much younger Big Horn Sheep. He has a much different posture, and a crazier, less peaceful look in his eye…and he is much more interested in our presence. My wife videos and catches the moment before this majestic creature decides to consider me a challenge/threat and make a snorting sound then lower his head and charge down a narrow path. I place my wife behind me and muster my best Dadvoice/Warcry while I raise my trekking sticks high into the air and let the largest amount of air and sound from my lungs be released into the atmosphere! It works! The sound and undoubtedly the hiking poles cause the creature to jump high into the air and down the mountain saving myself and more importantly my beautiful wife from any unwelcome ramming or unexpected injury or damage to our vital organs. So I commend you on your product and it's ability to provide and protect! Mvto.

I like these poles very much and I would buy them again if I ever need a new set.

I bought as a gift for husband. He loves them. They have several tips to change out based on terrain. They are very high quality and great purchase

I just cant complain at all about these trekking poles. Great design. Easy to set up and easy to use. Love the bag it came with too. I ordered 2 sets. The hand strap and grip of the cork handles were super helpful when we were sweating and had sunscreen on while hiking in the Badlands and Custer State Park in South Dakota. I ordered a different pair which had the plastic handles and when you have heat, humidity, sunscreen, it became a task. We're all about 200 pounds or so and they held up great for us through our hikes. Great value for what you get.

I've been a daily user of trekking poles for 7 years. These are so well priced. The locking mechanisms are the best I've had in a less expensive pole; easy to tighten and to release. There's also a nifty little plastic doodad that clips one pole to the other in case you start out for the day with two but then one becomes more convenient.

For those who use poles for hiking, these are strong and great quality. They are slightly heavier then their carbon fiber poles, but much sturdier. Whether you buy their carbon fiber, of which I have a pair, or these aluminum poles, they are worth the price. Which is much less then other national brands. Chic

These poles are 1st cork handled; something only found on top level hiking pole. And usually at this price point Only ONE pole..this is two poles. Any type of terrain and there's a variety of tips included. Very adjustable, and their locking system is TRUELY a one handed operation that actually locks into place and it holds fast I'm 6',4" at 220lbs and my body wt wouldn't budge these poles at their fully extended lengths. Def telling everyone I meet about these %231 Trek poles!