Does anyone have any experience of using these 4-section poles, or any anecdotal information from others?

I was unaware of their existence until recently (these particular poles, not the company); they're not the cheapest around, but they seem light, pretty well-made and pack down to a very convenient length.

Any feedback would be much appreciated.

I recently got my mother one of these for her birthday, she had been wanting a short trekking pole for ages that would go in her diddy little case when she goes gallivanting off around the globe on her holidays - at only 53cm long (not extended) - it is ideal.

she reported back to me that it was truly excellent in the alps last week.

She had really been wanting an anti-shock pole like the brasher one she has been using for a long time but antishock doesn't seem to be availible in the short poles - and she admited she could not tell the difference.

craghoppers also do a short pole 53-98cm but its got a funny handle on the top, i saw another short pole at the outdoors show, but this had a torch built built into the handle (un-named brand)