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LEKI Trail Trekking Poles - 1 Pair

Item #LEK0074 | 0 in Stock

On December 1st I had bilateral total hip replacement surgery...

By Ranked #652 - Snowshoes December 18, 2008

On December 1st I had bilateral total hip replacement surgery - yup that's both of them - and am doing well enough to return to work next week. My surgeon suggests poles instead of crutches or canes to help deal with Vermont snow and ice. Would these work?

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By Backcountry.com Employee December 18, 2008

Ouch! These would probably work pretty well, but I'd go for poles with some shock absorption. Like these ones: http://www.backcountry.com/store/LEK0073/LEKI-Summit-Antishock-Trekking-Poles-1-Pair.html

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Tech Specs:

Shaft Material:
7075 Aluminum 
Grip Material:
Ergo Soft 
Tip Material:
Carbide 
Extendable Range:
65-145cm 
Locking Mechanism:
LEKI classic adjustment system 
Shock Absorber:
No 
Replaceable Baskets:
Yes 
Baskets:
1 Pair 
Replaceable Tips:
Yes 
Protective Rubber Tips:
No 
Recommended Use:
Hiking 
Country of Origin:
China 
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