Customer Rating:  
Summary: Good value
Comment: I bought this to provide a substitute for a traditional cane to support my bad back after disc replacement - canes are much too short to help when going downhill or down stairs and I wanted something I could keep in the car or throw in a suitcase.
Pros: Sturdy, tall enough even for me (6' 3"), comfortable to carry; wrist strap wide enough to be comfortable and provide support; anti-shock device definitely helps on concrete. Thermometer and compass are toylike but better than nothing in an emergency.
Cons: Lock mechanism difficult to work (I'd hate to try it with wet or gloved hands or if I had arthritis); non-replaceable tips will limit useful life of pole. Poorly packaged and arrived with minor cosmetic damage.
Summary: Well worth what I paid for it ($26), but my next hiking pole will probably be a Black Diamond or Leki because they feature better locking mechanisms.
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Summary: Awesome Walking Stick, beats all others in Reviews!!
Comment: I did a lot of research before purchasing this walking stick. It seemed as if many of the cheaper sticks had problems with the telescoping feature and losing the rubber ends and points breaking. I could not find a bad review on this stick, so I purchased it. It is easy to adjust and the cork handle is great as it keeps your hand cool. I love the added features of the compass and temp. gauge, although I need bifocals to read them. This is a great, sturdy, moderately priced stick and I think it is an excellent stick for the price. I would definately purchase another if I wanted to use two of them.
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Summary: Here's how you tighten the pole
Comment: I haven't used the poles yet, I'm about to take them up Mt. Whitney! The poles fit my hand well and seem comfortable. To tighten the pole turn the metal pole below the plastic connector. The plastic connector itself does not turn, it is just a dust cover! Have fun!
Update: I successfully made it up Mt. Whitney. The poles were great. I highly recommend using poles for a hiking trip, especially a backpacking trip. I felt less tired and less sore because of the poles. And they helped me to balance the extra weight from the backpack. I didn't feel like I was going to fall over all of the time!
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Summary: best in quality, and the price is right
Comment: I went to Cusso, Peru and used the poles to explore the Inca ruins. As a person with back problems, I found the poles to be of top quality and exceeded my expectations. I also liked the fact that it is light weight, and folds up to fit in a packback, yet strong enough to hold my weight.
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Summary: My old warhorse
Comment: I've had this pole for 3 years, and it has been my constant companion on every hike. The cork handle and light weight combine to make it a part of your hand that you don't ever have to think about, until you need it. I've used this pole to see me up steep rock faces, slick wet rocks, and rock-hard ice with never a buckle or slip. It has seen me down boulders that would have surely led to mangled ankles were it not for the assist. It rides in my car with me constantly; for if I were to need it, I would feel naked if it weren't there. Best Amazon purchase I've ever made.
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