Not quite perfect, close though

By Howard Worton Ranked #29 - Backcountry Ski Poles March 16, 2010

For whatever reason, I tend to be quite hard on poles. If I'm not snapping them in half at Sugar Bowl then I'm snapping the straps clean off or even wearing the grips smooth with my death-grip.

I bought these mainly because they can pack into my luggage case, which is very helpful for me. I found them very easy to adjust to the correct length, where they (mostly) stayed - they sometimes collapse when using them to push down on bindings to release. I also found that one of the tips cracked on day 2 of my trip, but I think that was my fault, and all poles I've had do this anyway.

I love the straps, they make for a much more comfortable fit in the hand than most others I've had, and they are easily adjustable.

Overall, recommended. They are just poles and do just what you'd expect.

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