New trekking poles

cbcbd · Feb 17, 2005, 3:21 PM

I sold my Lekis to an ex from Brazil that couldn't find them down there... so I'm on the market for new ones.

Since I had a good experience with Leki in the past I'm eyeing the Ultralite Ti COR-TEC AS poles
http://www.leki.com/html/trek_ultralite_2138.asp

They are tall enough (I don't have the need for the extra long ones), very lightweight, and have the antishock system that I love and am accustomed to.

Does anyone have any other suggestions for trekking poles that have about the same features and are maybe a little cheaper?
Do most people here that use them prefer antishock? I've still yet to try poles without antishock and am nervous about getting some without and really disliking it.

Doug

uphillklimber · Feb 17, 2005, 5:46 PM

I have used antishock and non anti shock poles. I have used Leki and Komperdell. I prefer the antishock, but not for my wrists (there may be a benefit from it, probably). What I found with the anti shocks is that when I slam, er roughly place them onto a rock, they don't bounce off. The spring action kinda works like a shockabsorber in your car, and keeps the tip in place.

The tips of the Lekis are a circle while Komperdells are a six sided "star". When you set a komperdell into a rock outcropping, you're sure to stick a point into the rock. I kinda liked the grip of the Komperdells better than the lekis. But the adjustment in length is more to my liking in the lekis.

Just some ramblings.

**thetrailboss** · Feb 18, 2005, 7:51 AM

I've always had Leki's. I have two pair-- one is a basic Supercross two section pole for snowshoeing and hiking which has worked well. In 2001 I got a nice bonus and took it to the Club Days at EMS where I picked up Leki's "Super Makalu" antishock poles (the top of the line models with the cork grips). They were pricy but I've had 'em for four years, taken them to Europe (that's probably why my luggage was stopped for so long

) and hike in the Whites with them. The work GREAT.

cbcbd · Apr 29, 2005, 4:18 PM

I finally got some new poles: KOMPERDELL C3 AirShocks

Both are 13oz and are soooo light and feel very nice, I can't wait to really try them out!!!

Feb 17, 2005, 3:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
cbcbd Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Seattle,WA Posts: 1,556	New trekking poles I sold my Lekis to an ex from Brazil that couldn't find them down there... so I'm on the market for new ones. Since I had a good experience with Leki in the past I'm eyeing the Ultralite Ti COR-TEC AS poles http://www.leki.com/html/trek_ultralite_2138.asp They are tall enough (I don't have the need for the extra long ones), very lightweight, and have the antishock system that I love and am accustomed to. Does anyone have any other suggestions for trekking poles that have about the same features and are maybe a little cheaper? Do most people here that use them prefer antishock? I've still yet to try poles without antishock and am nervous about getting some without and really disliking it. Doug __________________ Sign, sign everywhere a sign... pointing out the trails, can\'t make up my mind.

Feb 17, 2005, 5:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
uphillklimber Pico Mountain, Vermont Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Barrington, New Hampshire Posts: 1,157	I have used antishock and non anti shock poles. I have used Leki and Komperdell. I prefer the antishock, but not for my wrists (there may be a benefit from it, probably). What I found with the anti shocks is that when I slam, er roughly place them onto a rock, they don't bounce off. The spring action kinda works like a shockabsorber in your car, and keeps the tip in place. The tips of the Lekis are a circle while Komperdells are a six sided "star". When you set a komperdell into a rock outcropping, you're sure to stick a point into the rock. I kinda liked the grip of the Komperdells better than the lekis. But the adjustment in length is more to my liking in the lekis. Just some ramblings. __________________ lovin life, Bob "My helmet is my LAST line of defense, not my first."

Feb 18, 2005, 7:51 AM	#3 (permalink)
thetrailboss Paddling...... Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Now Playing at Sugarbush and Burke. Posts: 10,560	I've always had Leki's. I have two pair-- one is a basic Supercross two section pole for snowshoeing and hiking which has worked well. In 2001 I got a nice bonus and took it to the Club Days at EMS where I picked up Leki's "Super Makalu" antishock poles (the top of the line models with the cork grips). They were pricy but I've had 'em for four years, taken them to Europe (that's probably why my luggage was stopped for so long ) and hike in the Whites with them. The work GREAT. __________________ Live, Ski, or Die! Trailboss' Ski Videos now on YouTube! Trailboss' Photo Albums. 66 days for the 2007-2008 ski season!!!! 40 of the 48 New Hampshire 4,000 Footers Completed and Counting!

Apr 29, 2005, 4:18 PM	#4 (permalink)
cbcbd Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Seattle,WA Posts: 1,556	I finally got some new poles: KOMPERDELL C3 AirShocks Both are 13oz and are soooo light and feel very nice, I can't wait to really try them out!!! __________________ Sign, sign everywhere a sign... pointing out the trails, can\'t make up my mind.

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