Solid performance, could be tougher.

By The Cascade Kid Ranked #324 - Backcountry Ski Poles June 3, 2009

These poles are a good standby or workhorse for anyone who isn't going to ask toooooo much of their poles. They've worked fine for me while touring and skiing, and also on some low-angle mountaineering. They are pretty susceptible to getting bent if used to knock snow off your boots for example, and when bent even slightly, they're hell to adjust. The asymmetric basket design is a good idea, but the baskets often seem to drift. No biggie there. The grips are quite nice, especially the broad end for going hand-over-the-top, which is nice on those long climbs.

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