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Really light. Good handle and handy locking.

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The best in hiking poles!

I am thrilled to share my review of these hiking poles. They are lightweight, allowing for easy maneuvering and minimal strain on your arms during long treks. They pack seamlessly into my hiking backpack, making them an excellent choice for those who prioritize efficiency and convenience. These poles are designed with the lightweight hiker in mind, who values speed and agility on the trail. However, they are not without their drawbacks. Unfortunately, some issues from previous models have not been addressed by Black Diamond (BD). If you are a light hiker and carry minimal gear, I would highly recommend these poles. Their light weight and compact design make them a great companion for your adventures. However, if you tend to hike with heavier gear, you might find these poles lacking in durability. In that case, I suggest trying the aluminum model, which I believe offers greater sturdiness and longevity. In conclusion, these poles are a solid choice for light hikers seeking efficiency, but might not withstand the demands of heavier trekking. I will be providing a long-term review after using them on some of the extended hikes I have planned for next year. Stay tuned for more insights!

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Good and light. Quick to fold.

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Horses. 1 broke during the trip in several places. The lock and the straps failed.

Good to train arms in hills before the ski season. Bought 125cm at 183cm, but could have been 130cm as the straps can be lengthened for a lower hold.

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In use, a good and light pole for ultra distances. Compared to the previous generation model of the same product line, however, the overall quality (at least in my pair) is weaker: 1) at first the locking button tends to slide back into the frame and the locking of the rod to the full length fails in the middle of use, 2) after longer use (for me approx. 300 km) the buttons got stuck inside the rod body, i.e. they could no longer be unlocked without careful tapping with tools and 3) because unlocking it is difficult, I kept it at full length for longer periods of time. As a result, some of the joints got stuck so that I can no longer fold the poles together. IF I still used these rods, I would be oiling the moving parts paranoidally often. In practice, I ended up trying a competing brand.

Nice product and fast delivery

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Now tested on one hike, light, durable and good. No complaints.

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Poles tested during a trail training course. Very light, easy to handle, seems quite solid :) I am very happy with them.

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Great poles for trail running and hiking. The poles fold easily and the locking mechanism is really functional. I can recommend these!

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Quality product meets my expectations.

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Light, easy-to-handle rods. They are stiff enough for proper pushing even for 80 kilos.

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Really light and the included larger spare parts are a very good addition to the package. The folding mechanism feels sturdy.

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Not tried on much yet but light and seems sturdy

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Best poles for trail running.

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Good walking sticks.

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Lightweight, compact

Packs really small, as promised. I wouldn't recommend it for rocky environments or wherever else the cap can stuck as there is no way to fix the parts after assembling. When the cap gets stuck, the stick often dissembled. Also, the plastic caps don't feel durable.

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The sticks are great. Unfortunately the delivery (UPS) took much longer than planned.

The best!

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Tightening the hand buckles of the poles is not very practical in my opinion

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Light and handy5 walking and hiking poles, excellent product, recommend.

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Nice light poles.

Lightweight, easy to lock into place & fold again. Great for trail running

Great quality product from Black Diamond. Im 168cm and 110cm pole feels right. Super light, easy to fold/unfold, feels solid. Not cheap postage but arrived within a week from varuste to Australia. Very happy.

Fully satisfied, light, strong, useful

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Just ok rods. The straps are a little worse than in previous models, as they are narrow and squeeze the thumb.

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Great rods, super light.

Most important We used these before, but delivery was promised.

Excellent service and excellent product!