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Average Rating: 3 out of 5
No. of Reviews: 3
RRP: £29.49
Year: 2004

Description: * ErgoSoft grip. * Automatic Comfort Strap. * Soft Antishock System. * Easy Lock System. * Carbide flexitip. * 3 Section pole. Extends from:--- 60 - 140cm. Most benefit is gained from walking poes by using them as a pair. Buy a pair and save £7.00

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Simon Alderson

Posted: 17/03/06

'GOOD POLE, TAKES SOME GETTING USED TO'

Overall:
I would suggest not using this paired with a non-shock model as it causes wrist pain. That said once you get used to the additional movement then it does make a for comfortable tool. It is a little on the heavy side though.

Performance		60%
Reliability		80%
Value		80%

Overall Rating

73%

Damon Ritchie

Posted: 27/12/04

'WELL, ER, MMM, THEY'RE TREKKING POLES, THATS ABOUT IT'

Strengths:
anti-shock releases a comfortable walking feeling, long or short extensions, fairly decent price.

Weaknesses:
Had problems with easy-lock system, tip broken off, one middle section replaced as it bent (albeit under some stress), other pole slightly bent and can't fit back into section, lack off accessories in high street shops eg. bigger baskets, measurement markings easily scrape off.

Overall:
the easy-lock has been a constant nightmare often taking the sections apart to twist the barrels. Standing on a windy wet summit ready to descend, I very nearly throw them away because of the frustration of locking the sections. I must say the good fellow @ Blacks in Dundee gave me a new mid section from Leki suppliers free of charge and issued me with some maintenance tips.

Performance		60%
Reliability		40%
Value		60%

Overall Rating

53%

Liz Gulliver

Posted: 05/08/05

'USEFUL IN HILLY AREAS'

Strengths:
Didn't slip so didn't need to take care where I placed them. Extend over a good range of length. Give good support. Not too heavy to carry.

Weaknesses:
Takes time to shorten/lengthen. Length markers rubbing off after using them twice. Catch in undergrowth pulling arms out of sockets so don't use in bracken/ heather etc.

Overall:
This is my first time using poles. I was able to walk much further and with less fatigue when doing Haystacks and Buttermere Ridge. Great for hills and fording rivers/streams. Not needed on flat.

Not sure what anti-shock does as I didn't notice any benefit.

Only 3 for reliability, used them 4 times as yet.

Performance		80%
Reliability		60%
Value		60%

Overall Rating

67%

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