Better than 3-Section

By Daniel Philp Ranked #49 - Backcountry Ski Poles May 22, 2010

I deliberately bought these over a three section pole because they have fewer parts to break/lose. They're quickly adjustable with only one section to adjust. They're stiffer without the extra joint and skinnier third section.

The only downside is that they would stick out of a pack if I were carrying them, which I am not typically doing as a skier, but I could see this being important to a snowboarder.

They are light enough that I'll be using them as my primary backpacking pole as well.

The price is great, but I don't think I'm lacking anything that throwing more dollars at a pole would gain.

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