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Black Diamond Syncline Trekking Pole
Write your question here... I am 64 and looking for poles to...
By shi2492805
Ranked #576 - Trekking Poles
March 3, 2009
Write your question here... I am 64 and looking for poles to replace my wooden stick for hiking. Will do 225 miles in the north of England next summer, possibly double that in Spain. Need lightweight, strong poles to relieve pressure on knees and wrists. I wonder if these might fold up small enough to strap to pack occasionally, since I am only 5' 5". Other suggestions? The more expensive version sounds quite a lot heavier...
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By roninbambi1102303
Ranked #241 - Trekking Poles
January 26, 2011
I am buying these as a gift for my father, an occasional hiker, but can speak from experience about BD poles in general (mine are the step up, with 3 sections, which MIGHT make them slightly less strong): they will (even with 2 sections) collapse without a problem to fit on a backpack. They are very light, extremely well-built, and the flick-lock system? Absolutely amazing. NEVER an issue. And if there is? A simple twist with a phillips-head driver and you're set. The old twist-and-lock system on (every other pole on the planet) is awful by comparison (they ice up and they break). Buy them, You'll be happy.
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