Cascade Mountain Tech Trekking Poles - Carbon Fiber Walking or Hiking Sticks with Quick Adjustable Locks

I chose these for my wife because they were the lightest ones I found. In short, she LOVES them! They are strong and super easy to expand when using and collapse when storing. I haven't used them myself, but I like that they easily adjust to a different height so I don't have to buy my own pair if I want to use them. They have several optional tips that you can switch out depending on the weather conditions, the surface conditions of your trail, and even have a protective cap to cover the bare spike so that it doesn't poke a hole in the bag. Speaking of the bag, THANK YOU for providing a bag with enough space to easily and quickly throw all pieces in without having to make it fit in one specific way. The wrist straps are comfortable and large enough to work with a wide variety of hand and wrist sizes. Overall, I'm exceptionally pleased with this product and very happy I chose these particular poles for her. I may just need to order a pair for myself... or take her black ones and get her a different color of her choosing :-)

Very light and practical

Looks well constructed. And it is the lightest pair of sticks I've owned so far

For the price, these were the best carbon poles by far. Lightest by far in the sub $100 range. Cascade is a know brand. They sell a three section pair with cork grips at costco and on here, but the weight, although maybe just around 100g lighter each pole, is noticeably lighter. When extended to 48-52” there is a slight vibration feel/hollow sound when touched to ground but im guessing its not uncommon with light carbon poles. Im happy to accept the minimal vibration as i feel only a single piece pole would be totally vibration free These are only about 3 inches longer when collapsed compared to the other three section poles mentioned (which had a similar feel/vibration). When closed, because they are tapered at the end, they move in and out freely an inch or so (the clamp is set at the extended fatter pole diameter so the bottom part is loose at the tapered part when collapsed). Im 5’11” 180lbs and feel these are strong enough to assist with hiking balance. Havent used them yet but wanted a light as possible pair. Compared to most $200-300 name brand sets, these are still lightest or as light. I prefer two sections anyway as they have less parts to break and wont be abusing them so dont have concerns about durability of carbon. Not sure if two sections is considered stronger or weaker than three sections. Also comes with a nylon zip bag to store poles and baskets/parts I guess the one star off is for the loose ends when collapsed and the vibration.

Broke literally the first time I used them. Too bad because they are light and comfortable to use but I guess you get what you pay for.