Excellent packability

Me and my wife are avid fans of using trekking poles. I have used a variety of poles and acquired these because of the compactness and portability to be able to keep a set in my truck. There are things I really like about these poles. Foremost, I like how well these pack down. Just spin the pole at the joint to loosen and condense it. It comes with clips to hold the poles together when collapsed. They are light weight and fit nicely in the storage bag which is a big plus. The variety of ends is perfect and the shock absorbing versus stability is very good. There are a couple of reasons why I didn't give these poles 5 stars. Number one, the handles. This is a big deal for me to get a good feel. Although I really like the molded grip, it is just a bit small for my larger hands. However, it's not a loss since they fit my wife's smaller hands reasonably well. Perhaps these should be offered with different handle sizes. Additionally, I am a fan of the cork handles. This is a preference and not necessarily a negative. Your choice may vary. I do like the stability grips below the handle when on uneven ground where you can adjust your grip in varying conditions. That portion is a foam composition and a nice feature. The second reason I could not give 5 stars is because although the storage bag is a great plus for these poles, there is no accommodation for storing the extra tips. A pocket on the outside of the bag would have easily satisfied this oversight. I don't want to have to store my tips separately away from the poles. Overall these poles are a great acquisition and am looking forward to using them on our trip to Glacier NP later this month.

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