Great price, great hiking poles
597541
Love these poles! Hiked all around Zion with these. Thanks
518816
Great poles!  Lightweight, the clamps work great, the steps are comfortable and are exactly what I needed for Snowshoeing and steep trial hiking.
4732423
Love the trekking poles and the simplicity of assembly.  I am a novice hiker at 67 and have really gotten the hang of using poles.  The instructions that came with them and followed by email made perfect sense for putting them together securely.  And, they'll fit in my carryon when I trek the Appalachian Trail next month.  Can't wait!
2114488
We will be officially using these poles the first time in a couple of weeks, but we've done some testing in parks locally, and so far they are great!  Pay attention to the instructions for assembly - they are important!  Sturdy, and both my husband and I can configure them to suit our different heights.  They will be traveling with us to Alaska for some serious hiking so we needed something portable/packable.

Just back from AK, and these trekking poles really fit the bill for us!  We used them on a Mendenhall Glacier forest hike and they were very easy to use! WE also used them on several hikes in Denali National Park. We had no problem checking these in on checked baggage either, something we were concerned about.  I also ended up losing one of the tips on a hike, and contacted Mike, the seller, who promptly responded by popping two in the mail to me! Fantastic Customer Service!!
4642937
I am very happy with these trekking poles. I initially purchased them for a 5 day hike and climbing trip in the Wind River Range and they were invaluable for hiking the steeper parts of the trail and boulder field scrambling with an extremely heavy pack. My buddy had Black Diamond poles that cost him significantly more than these and on comparison these are almost the same, similar weight and the grip mould was identical.  I have since used these snowshoeing and other hikes and they are excellent.  I definitely recommend these, save your $ for other kit.
1339179
Good poles, nice lightweight feel on the slopes, great price. Hand straps set up nice and make a stiff open loop that is fast and easy to get into even with large hands. Lets you load fast off the lift and leave the party people behind. As long as you can find a gap in the crowd!
3782863
I've taken these poles on over 10 miles of steep hiking, and so far they're great. The main reason I wanted poles is because my hands tend to swell when I hike, if my arms just hang by my side the whole time. These poles give me something to grip, and keep my elbows bent, preventing uncomfortable swelling in my hands during longer hikes. They've also prevented me from falling twice, which is an added benefit. They take pressure off my knees too which is nice. I use a shorter length when hiking uphill, and a longer length when hiking downhill. I like the different feet that come with the poles. I took everything off when hiking on rock, but put the smaller circle parts on when hiking on a dirt slope to prevent the pole from digging too far into the ground. If the locks need to be adjusted on the trail, the screws are built to be adjusted by hand without a screwdriver. I had to tighten them with a screwdriver upon first arrival, though, because I couldn't get the screws tight enough with my hands. The wrist straps are adjustable but don't lock or anything, so you may find yourself tugging on the ends to tighten them back up periodically. They are attached to a plastic bit which fits into a slot on the handle, but it doesn't really lock. Overall I'm very satisfied with these poles, especially considering the low price point. If anything happens to the poles (I hike a lot) I'll update this review to reflect that.
340872
These are the first hiking poles I have ever used. I got them before a long trip to Glacier National Park. If you've never used hiking poles, watch a few You tube videos and practices at home. They saved the day on many wet, muddy, snowy steep trails!  I also used them to clack together to make more noise - that's really hard on the paint, so just clap or shout to warn the bears:) I bought them June 2016.
Pros:
The price is great
The poles are light enough to take even if you aren't sure you'll need them.
They are small enough to ship cheaply (can't take them in carry-on luggage)
They assemble/dissemble quickly
They are sturdy
The small rubber tip is still in great shape after MANY miles.
The rain, streams and snow didn't fazes them.
Cons:
I needed to re-tighten the poles every few miles (maybe I don't have the grip strength anymore to do a good job)
They don't have a left/right grip (when I wore gloves the straps/handles were more comfortable, but not a deal breaker)
2636374
It gets the job done and it is extremely affordable! Used these poles on quite a few hikes already and they are still going strong. Only thing is on longer hikes, the poles tend to get shorter after awhile. I lock it as tight as I can but they still shrink, not too big of a deal.
324478
Initially I had bought these to bring with me for a race and was skeptical about using them for long hikes. Since I have used these poles on multiple hikes, I have to say that they are fantastic, sturdy, and super portable! I would certainly buy these again!
4952743
A few years ago some friends and I traveled to the Great Smoky Mountains and did a little hiking. While I wasn't in the greatest shape, I certainly wasn't in the worst shape of my life either. With that in mind, my friends and I picked what we thought was an 'easy' trail as we were all of different skill levels. As it turned out, the trail was much steeper than we anticipated and ended up being a moderate difficulty level. It took us many hours to climb the mountain side and when it was all said and done, we all wished we had been better prepared. These walking poles would have been perfect for that trek. They aren't meant for heavy rock climbing, but are great for the average hike, which is what we were on. The grips on the handles are very soft, but durable. They create enough friction to really make it possible for you to hold on tight. I think my favorite feature of these poles is that they are adjustable. At first, I thought the latches would be enough to lock the adjustment into place, but there is a small adjustment screw on each of the latches that really tightens down the locking latch. It's a great design, but can be frustrating if you don't know what you're looking for. I also really like that the poles come with two sets of tips for the feet so that they can handle all types of terrain. These walking poles are a great investment and can be used in a variety of situations - not just for the strenuous hike up a mountain side.

"This product was received at a free or discounted price in exchange for my review. I am a technology journalist and pride myself on providing fair and honest reviews. Please feel free to ask any questions you might have."
1401780
Loved these poles! They were perfect for our family (myself, husband & our 7-year old) when we went our hiking in the Tetons in June! Easy & comfortable to use (love the cork handles) and adjustable heights so they worked perfectly for everyone- my husband is 6', i'm 5'8" and my son is 4'10. Also, nice and easy to travel with since you can adjust the size. Easy, free shipping as a Prime member too! Will be taking these on our next vacation :)
371998
My first pail of hiking poles. Used them in the mountains of Colorado. They were everything the reviews stated. Would highly recommend.
1302074
I've had the carbons AT's a little over a year and taken on many day hikes and several week long overnight trips. I love these poles. I started with the aluminum-cork grip poles from Pacemaker and though I prefer the cork grip the carbon ones are my favorite. Something about the weight and carbon material soften the connection to the ground really do it for me. Wouldn't hesitate to get these again and are at half the cost of other carbon poles I've tried that are no better. Grip feels like it won't last but so far of regular use there's been no signs of wear or cracking. First couple of uses left some black residue but now nothing.

Follow-up November 8, 2017
Poles are still my go-to. Have another 250 miles on them with mix of AT section hikes and shorter day hikes. Foam grips still holding up fine - only complaint is on the hotter days they get a little slick with sweat.

I also weighed them finally and came out exactly 0.50 lbs or 8 oz and that includes pole, strap and ball type feet attached.

Follow-up February 4,2018
Still holding up with little signs of wear. Many miles and day hikes since last trip with next AT trip being planned for the spring. Grip is still holding well with no residue or black material coming off
Ill probably order a second pair for my son as his aluminum pair will go to his brother wholl be joining our next trek.
4220201
I have gone through a lot of these types of trekking poles/hiking sticks/whatever you want to call them. They usually fail in one critical area: if you put any weight on them at all the pole will not stay extended, but will collapse into itself. These are winners.
Here's what you get: 2 adjustable hiking poles with the end caps for either snow, hard ground (think bouldering), and typical trail soil. Both poles are identical, so you don't have to worry about figuring which hand they go into. You just grab and go. There are also two clamps to hold your poles together, minimizing the chance of one getting lost, as well as a carry bag. I've found this unit straps onto my hiking pack very well, making it easy to have them at a moments notice when the trail gets more technical that you thought. Crossing streams is a great example.
I am 5' 6" and was able to quickly and easily adjust them to the proper height. You simply turn each section (which is clearly marked) till it is loosened, then slide to adjust. Turn the pole again to tighten. Super easy. After tightening, I really put my weight (135 lbs) onto them. I could not get the poles to collapse, but I was able to activate the spring tension. The spring gets rid of some of that energy when you slam the poles into the ground. Not so jarring on your wrists after hiking all day. The foam grips also help in the shock absorption area. I have smallish hands (I wear a women's size small winter gloves) and the diameter of the poles is perfect. I think if you had large hands it may feel like you are holding onto a twig.
They also added wrist strap tighteners to the strap in order to give you more support. You also lose the risk of dropping your pole off the side of the mountain when you have them tightened correctly!
The price as of writing this review was 35.99 for the set. I compared that to my other hiking pole purchases and realized that it was an excellent deal. Single poles, found in most big box stores, will run you 20 bucks each.
I received a set of these hiking poles in exchange for an honest review. I rely on these reviews just like you do, so these are my honest opinions about them.
1034302
In Sept. 2014, I purchased a pair of Black Diamond Trail Back Walking Poles, 66.5-140cm, now unavailable. Then, in April 2016, I purchased a pair of Black Diamond Trail Walking Poles, 63.5-140cm for my wife.  In Sept. 2016, we used them for 11 day hikes in the Canadian Rockies.  We both weigh about 155 lbs and put plenty of pressure on the poles going both up and down the mountains. Both sets of poles worked fine.  The newer Black Diamond Trail Walking Poles have a more comfortable cushioned grip and wider straps. Over 60 miles of hiking my older poles only slipped a short bit (skidded) on rock only on two occasions. I do believe there were just a few occasions where the lever clamped telescoping poles did actually slip a cm or so during a few hours of hard hiking but was never an issue. Be sure to check that they will fit crosswise into your luggage.  At $80 a pair including shipping, I think they are a bit pricey but we are very happy with their performance.  I would both recommend them and buy them again.
1854641
These are my first pair of trekking poles, so I can't compare them to other poles. But I can definitely recommend these to anyone on the fence with respect to whether to buy poles or not.

I just finished my second weekend backpacking trip on the AT using these poles. I weigh over two hundred pounds and they worked just fine for me. In fact they made a HUGE difference going up and down the gaps.  Going up, they allowed me to take fewer breaks. Going down, they took A LOT of strain off of my knees. I can't overstate how much l like these poles.

I don't know if other poles work this well, but I don't think you'll go wrong if you pick this pair.