User Review: REI Peak UL AirShock Trekking Poles

Reviewed March 25, 2006 by Alphawolf

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Price Paid: $128

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. During this trip I was able to try my brother's and compare them to mine.

I like the absorbed version better but I expect it’s a matter of personal opinion. I have few complaints about these. I can’t believe I have been packing all these years and never used trekking poles. I will never backpack without a set again.

The only complaint I have is that these poles have a lock out feature that allows you to turn the absorber on or off. For some reason one of the poles kept turning the absorber off. It was very annoying having to turn it on again while hiking. Later on in the trip I found that if I switched hands with the poles they would no longer lock out. I think this has to do with the way my hand twists while walking and the twisting motion is what was activating the lock out. All and all I like these a great deal and am happy with my purchase.

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