Trekking Poles

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Hello, guys,
I would like to buy trekking poles for my wife. I was told that there is not much into the trekking poles. But there are different opinions on them anyway. Basically here they are:
1. Some suggest poles should be anti-shock while others suggest it is waste of money because they break down.
2. Some suggest to buy titanium poles because they are lightweight while others suggest aluminium because there is not much weight gain and they are cheaper.
Please, give your opinion.
I saw aluminium poles on ebay, but sellers do not even know manufacturers. Do you think I had better buy some famous company’s poles or unknown company poles would also be reliable. I would like something for about £20 for a pair, it is about $35 USD, but do you think it is worth paying more for them? If so, then how much?
Regards,
 
I’d say it depends on what she is looking for. Titanium is great material, but I wouldn’t pay the extra money unless I was doing some hard-core speed training or had an upper body injury that would justify the lower weight and higher expense. I’d stay away from the shock absorber designs – I like to keep it simple in general.

REI.com has good selection. I’m looking at their basic poles $60 for myself.
 
Dont be stingy!! I had a pair that I give $80 (cheap by most standards) That lasted me for about 5 years. They were anti shock. They also SERIOUSLY saved my posterior on many occasions! I got mine from REI but I dont remember the brand, they probably dont make them anymore........
 
I've used a fairly basic pair of Leki's for years, and love them. No anti shok, just regular. I used a single this weekend as a shooting stick and it worked great.
 
For some good basic info on trekking poles, check out this site.

One doesn't need to get "top of the line" poles, esp. for a first pair. But the better manufacturers will have good warranties and provide customer service.
 
The two makes of pole I've used an awful lot and would have no hisitation to recommend would be Leki and Kola.

I do like the Kola poles because of their lean forward handles which are really comfortable but I also like the Leki poles because they seem to be a little more compact than the Kolas and fit on the back of my pack better when they are not being used.

It's really down to the usual old thing of personal choice and what fits your wife the best.

The range of both Leki and Kola have probably changed since I purchased my poles over six years ago but they're still going strong and I would certainly buy from these companies again.

Cheers,

Tony
 
As for the shock anti shock coice look to the terrain she is hoiking for the choice up here in North country the ground is soft and mossy covered for the most part so non shock is a good bet but say in rocky terrain like Arizona I would think I would be looking at a antioshock set up here I use srtatic poles or walking sticks.
 
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