REI Peak UL AirShock Trekking Poles

REI Peak UL AirShock Trekking Poles

Average Rating: rated 4.00 of 5 stars
Reviewed by 4 Trailspace users

Description

The Peak UL AirShock Trekking Poles is a trekking pole made by REI. It has an average rating of 4 stars (out of 5), based on 4 user reviews.

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From REI:
"Our lightest shock-absorbing trekking poles--less than 14 oz. per pair! Built for backpackers looking to keep weight low. Small-diameter carbon fiber creates ultralight poles that damp vibration and retain strength over a wide temperature range. AirShocks™ work like mountain-bike suspension forks. AirShocks air damping technology with an encased spring absorbs vibration; with no metal-on-metal spring, you get a far quieter pole. AirShocks mechanism creates an air cushion inside tube before spring is engaged, absorbing even the slightest impacts. Lock-out mechanism creates a rigid pole when needed for more efficient climbing. Extra-strong DuoLocks™ provide a big boost in performance. DuoLocks--internal locking mechanisms--apply a wide area of pressure against pole walls to lock in length adjustment. DuoLocks showed 50% more holding power than other locking mechanisms during REI lab tests. DuoLock's reliability enhances stability, eases length adjustments and offers a compelling reason to upgrade to Peak UL poles. Three-section telescoping poles extend to a maximum length of 55'' and compact to 27'' for easy storage and transport. Ultralight EVA foam grips with an ergonomic, contoured shape and adjustable padded neoprene wrist straps provide miles of comfort. Fitted with vario trekking disk with extra-durable tungsten carbide tips; rubber tip protectors included."

User Reviews

rated 3 of 5 stars Unisex Peak UL AirShock Trekking Poles
Reviewed by Alvin C. Crain, Aug 08, 2006

"I have the same concerns as one of the other reviewers. I took these on a 35-mile trip through Cascade Pass, Sahale Glacier Camp, Horseshoe Basin, Basin Creek, and Trapper Lake and found two problems with these poles.

The 1st is they change settings from no shock to anti-shock or the other way around."

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rated 3 of 5 stars Unisex Peak UL AirShock Trekking Poles
Reviewed by Steve Jones, May 10, 2006

"I have the same concerns as one of the other reviewers. I took these on an 80-mile trip through the Wallowas in Oregon and found three problems with these poles. The first is that on a long day they eventually come loose and slip. The second is they change settings from no shock to anti-shock or the other way around."

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rated 5 of 5 stars Unisex Peak UL AirShock Trekking Poles
Reviewed by Alphawolf, Mar 25, 2006

"I bought these poles and they are the first I have ever used. I like them a great deal. At the same time I bought these (and for the same backpacking trip) my brother bought the non-shock absorbed pair that is exactly the same as these without the absorbers."

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rated 5 of 5 stars Unisex Peak UL AirShock Trekking Poles
Reviewed by Phil, Mar 22, 2006

"I incorrectly sumbitted these comments on the UL poles without air shocks. It makes no difference, these are great poles. It's my second set. My first set busted an internal bushing after 3 trips.

The guy at the return desk said I was torquing them too tight."

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