I purchased these trekking poles on the recommendation of a friend. They were affordable, which is what I needed at the time. They are okay, I guess, but one of the poles' lower locks has never worked. For the last year, I have hiked with only one pole, as that was sufficient for the type of hiking I was doing and gave me great support for my weaker knee. This spring, I started reaching higher and more difficult terrain and need both poles. I can not figure out how to tighten this lower bolt up. That is disappointing .

Best Poles Ever

Very strong durable poles. Once you set them to size they stay locked in position. Used them for snow showing now and will be using for hiking later. I may purchase another set to keep in second car so I don’t forget them when I want to hike at a time I didn’t expect. Highly recommend.

Trekking Poles

Excellent poles. Worth the suggested price. Purchased for my son,

Nice Light Poles

Bought these for my wife and she loves them. They adjust easily, are super light, and with the variety of fittings work great for different terrains and ground situations.

Question Before Use

actually I have not had a chance to use these, but I have a question: If I am going to walk on concrete, do I remove the rubber tip and use just the metal bottom on concrete? Or should I leave the rubber tip on to walk on concrete?

Great For The At

Literally used these poles for the entirety of the Appalachian Trail. Tips were worn by the end but that's usual for a 2200 mile journey. The fact the price is so good for the durability is great. One downside (and thats just because its carbon fiber) is they can snap easier. Had that happen to me a couple years ago when I crossed a stream, jammed it between rocks and slipped on it. But considering they survived 2200 miles means they are great as long as the user doesnt do something stupid.

Great Value With Smaller Grip

I've had these trekking poles for over 3 years now and they've performed at the same level as my more expensive poles. I originally got them as a backup to my Black Diamond trekking poles that I've had for 12+ years as I got tired of having to change out the boots when I alternated from concrete to gravel trail, which is how I use the poles most of the time. In 2021 I took these on a 5 day hiking trip in Olympic National Forest and they were great! The flip lock mechanism makes it very easy to collapse and expand the poles as they went in and out of my daypack. Since then I've used them seasonally on trips to Colorado or just the local gravel trails when it's not too hot. For the most part I don't really collapse them - they stay expanded in my garage, ready for use. Another review mentioned these making a noise - I haven't experience that ever. The cork grip is great if you have a smaller hand. My only complaint is on the straps, which there is a limit on how small you can tighten them due to the stitched felt padding.

The Very Best!

We hike several times a week and go ~10 miles each time. These poles are never not in my hands. They have saved me from serious injury on several occasions. I have neuropathy in my left leg/foot that causes drop foot. I took a fall going down a cliff and the poles caught on a tree and stopped my fall. I had broken ribs, wrist and thumb, but it would have been worse if I hadn’t had the poles. Amazingly, the pole was still working perfectly and I still use today! We decided to purchase an additional set for each of us a couple years ago, and interchange using the sets. Couples we hike with also have Cascade poles, which speaks highly on the quality of the product! We have decided to purchase 2 more sets so we can keep a set for each of us at our 2nd home. In total we will each have 3 sets of poles. Similar poles cost 3-4 times more, so save your money! Don’t hesitate purchasing these trekking poles. You won’t regret your decision!

Dicks Sporting Goods Has Not Shipped Product.

Placed order and after following up online and by phone numerous times, product still hasn't shipped. Know one has been able to determine why and know one got back to me as they indicated they would. Based on extremely poor BBB reviews pertaining to Dicks Sporting Goods and reviews provided on other sites, I don't expect I'll get my order.

Absolutely The Best Trekking Pole

My wife and I have used these for years for hiking. Then two years ago she had a knee replaced and uses one Trekking pole for stability. She is a medical professional and keeps her Trekking pole by her side as she makes her rounds. She has become a poster child for your Trekking poles as many of her patients have asked where she purchased them. They all remark how light they are and how they are able to fold up. Best poles we have ever used. And yes we are still hiking! She now needs to order new “gym shoe tips” because she has worn down the tread!

Light & Durable

I love these poles. Have had them for 4 years and have abused them from ski slopes to summits of Whitney, Izta, Orizaba & Toluca. I was suspicious of how they'd hold up to serious abuse, but they've held up beyond expectations.

Hiking Poles Tightening Needs To Be Improved Upon

They are light and yes easy to use but no matter how tight I make the screws they keep shortening when I need most coming down the mountains. Frustrating. The screws silver portion need to have an indentation for regular, small screwdriver to tighten even more.

Decent Poles For The Money

I got these poles about a year ago to compare to another budget brand and found them worthy competitors. The bag is great, doesn't have that cheap feel so many in this price range do. The poles I got were a bit shy of 50" but close enough and they each weighed 8.2 oz. which is great. I didn't like the bindings as much as I had hoped - they're so rounded it's not always easy to get a good grip. The quick releases seem weak and don't always fall into place. Also these poles vibrate more than I am used to and can be fairly loud when in use. Tips and baskets were good. Pretty standard and there was a nice collection of them.

The Best

Have used these poles instead of cane for 4 years, would not use anything else

Not Just For Hiking

I have a neurological condition and my balance is not good. This means that I literally use my poles every day, multiple times a day. I constantly push harder than I should probably should and I have never had these buckle, break or complain. my first pair is going on almost 3 years now. The only things showing wear is I have gone through a couple tips and the texture on the grips are almost smooth. They do need to be re-adjusted sometimes - not a big deal... easy. To do. I gave my 92 year old Mom (5'2") a set and one of my brothers (6'1") some. They are tough, strong, light and very adjustable. My only constructive criticism is that I wish the grip was a little bigger and the rubber tops can slip on smooth concrete floors.