Mountainsmith Rhyolite 6061

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The Rhyolite 6061 is an antishock trekking pole made by Mountainsmith. It has an average rating of 2.5 stars (out of 5), based on 3 user reviews.

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From Moosejaw:
"On Sale. Mountainsmith Rhyolite 6061 Trekking Poles - Pair (Fall 2009) Rhyolite Trekking Poles by Mountainsmith are designed to provide downhill trekking efficiency. The Rhyolite poles perform exceptionally both on and off the trail. Compacted Size: 26in. / 66 cm Weight (Pair): 1 lb 8 oz /11.2 kg Extended Size: 54in. / 137 cm Features: Three-section aluminum shaft with anti-shock absorption system Constructed of lightweight and durable 6061 aluminum Quick-twist lock for easy expansion and contraction Comfortable rubber molded grips Narrow-profile baskets can be removed quickly without tools Carbide tips provide exceptional traction to slick rock and ice Rubber boots provided to protect carbide when off-trail Construction: 6061 Aluminum Carbide tips Rubber"

From Tahoe Mountain Sports:
"Mountainsmith Rhyolite 6061 Trekking Poles are an economical three section trekking poles that save the knees on steep descents | Quick-twist locking mechanism | Rubber molded grips with webbing wrist straps | Anti-shock absorption system | Made from 6061 Aluminum with carbide tips | Easily removable narrow profile baskets | Rubber boot tips"

From Altrec Outdoors:
"Designed to provide downhill stability both on and off the trail, the economical Mountain Smith Rhyolite 6061 Trekking Poles are sold as pairs and comes equipped with anti-shock absorption system, removable baskets, rubber boot tips as well as carbide tips that provide exceptional traction."

From CampSaver.com:
"The Mountainsmith Rhyolite Trekking Pole is designed to provide downhill stability both on or off the trail.Solid as pairs and comes equipped with anti-lock absorption system, removable baskets, rubber boot tips as well as carbide tips.Three sections allow you to easily compress the poles for easy packing and minimal hassle.Check out the Mountainsmith Pyrite Trekking pole if you looking for an upgrade."

User Reviews

Rhyolite 6061
Reviewed by f_klock, Nov 30, 2008

"I bought these because I forgot to pack my regular poles. Learned my lesson. I used them once, for about 2 hours, and the spring lockout failed on one of them. I can no longer lock the shock absorber out. Also, the insides rattle when you apply pressure on them or tap them on the ground."

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Rhyolite 6061
Reviewed by bige, Jan 01, 2008

"I received these poles for free with my Mountainsmith Maverick pack. For the price (free), you can't beat them. At the time of purchase, I never used trekking poles. But, I wasn't prepared to turn down a free set. Now that I've started using trekking poles, I find them indispensable."

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Unisex Rhyolite 6061
Reviewed by Kevin Armstrong, Aug 30, 2007

"Good, run-of-the-mill poles. . . These are almost identical to the $8 SwissGear poles from Walmart. The carbide tips on the Rhyolite 6061's last a little longer than the SwissGear, though. I got about 150 miles out of the Rhyolites and only 70 miles on the SwissGears."

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