[pct-l] Trekking poles

[Halfmile]

Brad,
I have the compact version of theses poles (which I see are also on
sale) and I think they are great poles. Check the compact version
unless you really need the extra length.
The only negative about them for me,  is on hot sweaty days the grips
turn your hands black. I think this was more of a problem when they
were new, and don't think they do this as much now that I have used
them a year.
As to the twist lock issue I don't have any problems with mine once I
figured out how to work them. The trick is not to over loosen the
twist lock because if you do it will not tighten. If the twist lock
won't tighten you can extend the section all the way and flex the pole
while you tighten it to get the twist lock to grip. Once I figured
this out I have no twist lock problems.

-Halfmile



On Sat, Jan 17, 2009 at 6:25 PM, Bradley Issler
<bradley.issler at gmail.com> wrote:
> REI is having a sale on their ultralight trekking poles (REI peak UL
> Carbon).  They are a great deal, but after reading the reviews I see mixed
> reactions regarding the twist lock system.  Though there are alot of
> positives, there are also many, many negative ones.
>
> The price is right, as is the weight, but if they are that much of a problem
> I don't want to chance it, as I would rather pay a bit more for the Gossamer
> gear poles (assuming those have good reviews...anyone?)  Suggestions
> please.  Here is the link to the poles:
>
> http://www.rei.com/product/756146#ReviewHeader
>
> Thanks,
> Brad.
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