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    REI Carbon PowerLock Trekking Poles - Pair

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    The REI Carbon PowerLock trekking poles offer easy and reliable external locking mechanisms. These user-friendly poles provide steady traction on ice and rock surfaces.

    • Carbon fiber creates ultralight poles that damp vibration and retain strength over a wide temperature range
    • PowerLock™ II external locking mechanisms are easy to use—even at low temperatures and when wearing gloves
    • EVA foam hand grips have an ergonomic, contoured shape and are easy to hold; adjustable, padded wrist straps add support
    • Poles are fitted with trekking discs and durable tungsten carbide tips; included tip protectors are strictly for travel/packing protection, not intended for hiking
    • Trekking baskets promote stability on soft terrain; baskets are easily twisted on and off

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    REI Carbon PowerLock Trekking Poles - Pair Specs
    Specification
    Description
    Best use
    Hiking
    Carbon fiber
    Foam
    Yes
    55.1 inches
    27.5 inches
    140 centimeters
    70 centimeters
    External lever lock
    No
    No
    14.6 ounces
    Unisex
    Shaft material
    Grip material
    Adjustable
    Maximum length (in.)
    Minimum length (in.)
    Maximum length (cm)
    Minimum length (cm)
    Locking mechanism
    Shock absorbing
    Camera mount
    Weight per pair
    Gender

    REI Carbon PowerLock Trekking Poles - Pair Customer Reviews

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    REI Carbon PowerLock Trekking Poles - Pair
     
    4.3

    (based on 7 reviews)

    86%

    of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

    Pros

    • Lightweight (7)
    • Easy to adjust (4)
    • Good grips (4)
    • Well built / quality (4)

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Backpacking (6)
      • Hiking (5)
      • Day trip (3)
        • Reviewer Profile:
        • Avid adventurer (4)
        • What Is Your Gear Style:
        • Survivalist / minimalist (5)

      Reviewed by 7 customers

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      May

      12

      2013

       
      3.0

      Rei carbon pole review

      By hoalinone

      from Lakebay, washington

      About Me Avid Adventurer

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      Pros

      • Good grips
      • Lightweight

      Cons

      • Brittle
      • Unstable

      Best Uses

      • Hiking

      Comments about REI Carbon PowerLock Trekking Poles - Pair:

      Purchased on Friday , and encounters to mt rainier's camp Muir on Saturday I loaded the poles with upper body weight when transitioning from snow to a rock band, and the hollow center section buckled and shattered...what one would expect from fiberglass, not carbon fiber. The locks are strong, except for the lower section that will only lock in fully extended position. Grips are good and comfortable. Very light.

      Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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      Apr

      25

      2013

       
      4.0

      Conditional Excellence

      By KeithC

      from Metro Atlanta

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

      See all my reviews

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Easy to adjust
      • Flexible
      • Lightweight
      • Strong

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Backpacking
        • Car Camping
        • Day trip
        • Hiking

        Comments about REI Carbon PowerLock Trekking Poles - Pair:

        I chose these over the Black Diamond Carbon poles due to the lighter weight and greater extension length. The Black Diamonds appear to be quite a bit stronger but I am gentle on poles and have never broken a pole in my life.

        The lower section has to be fully extended to the stop line or you risk a sudden and unexpected collapse of the shaft. The lock cannot hold the lower section where the pole is tapered. Eventually it will give way. Pretty scary when that happens. So as long as the lower section is fully extended the poles work great!

        • What Is Your Gear Style:
        • Minimalist

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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        Apr

        4

        2013

         
        4.0

        Great Trekking Poles

        By tcmarine936

        from NoVA

        About Me Military/Law Enforcement

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        Pros

        • Easy to adjust
        • Lightweight
        • Strong

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Backpacking
          • Hiking

          Comments about REI Carbon PowerLock Trekking Poles - Pair:

          Great, strong poles. Grips are a little large for womens'/smaller hands. Very strong and lightweight though.

          • What Is Your Gear Style:
          • Minimalist

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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          Feb

          7

          2013

           
          5.0

          Work well, and stay locked!

          By Triathlete in Training

          from Boulder, CO

          About Me Avid Adventurer

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          Pros

          • Easy to adjust
          • Good grips
          • Lightweight

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Backpacking
            • Day trip

            Comments about REI Carbon PowerLock Trekking Poles - Pair:

            I got these to replace my "REI Traverse Trekking Poles", and they have worked great. Unlike the other style, these locking mechanisms actually stay in place, keeping the poles at the desired length! I've used these for backpacking, as well as hiking over rocky, icy terrain where a lot of weight is put on them. So far, no complaints!

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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            Aug

            24

            2012

            (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

             
            4.0

            Decent trekking pole

            By jpack

            from Alaska

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            Pros

            • Light for a flicklock
            • Lightweight

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Backpacking
              • Hiking

              Comments about REI Carbon PowerLock Trekking Poles - Pair:

              I broke the middle section of these on a trip to the Arrigetch Peaks in Alaska. However I am extremely hard on poles and have snapped aluminum and carbon poles in the past. I got these a couple of months ago in CA before going up Mt Shasta because I am always looking for lighter gear. They work well for most hiking and trekking that I do. I conditionally recommend these because of the light weight.

              If you are looking for a heavier duty pole for more aggressive use, I would recommend the Black Diamond Alpine Carbon Cork (also at REI). Going strong after several years of abuse.

              • What Is Your Gear Style:
              • Minimalist

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

              (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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              Aug

              22

              2012

               
              5.0

              Great Purchase!

              By paddlehike

              from SC

              About Me Avid Adventurer

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              Pros

              • Easy to adjust
              • Good grips
              • Lightweight
              • Strong

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Backpacking
                • Day trip
                • Hiking

                Comments about REI Carbon PowerLock Trekking Poles - Pair:

                On a recent trip through the Roan Highlands in NC/TN, these poles performed flawlessly. They're extremely lightweight but very sturdy. The locking cams guarantee that there won't be any slippage when you are forced to place much of your weight on a solitary pole. I was very impressed and very happy with this purchase.

                • What Is Your Gear Style:
                • Minimalist

                Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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                Aug

                18

                2012

                (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                5.0

                Great Poles

                By David hiked the Chilkoot

                from Alington, VA

                About Me Casual/ Recreational

                See all my reviews

                Pros

                • Good grips
                • Lightweight
                • Strong

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Backpacking

                  Comments about REI Carbon PowerLock Trekking Poles - Pair:

                  Worked like a champ. Hiked Old Rag in VA and then the Chilkoot Trail & Mt Ripinsky in Alaska, and they performed well.
                  There were lots of opportunities for them to fail in AK, but they worked great. Easy to adjust straps on the fly, when I put on a pair of gloves, or took them off.They also worked great to take some of the pressure off the knees on all the downhill. I would buy another pair of these.

                  • What Is Your Gear Style:
                  • Minimalist

                  Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

                  (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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