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    REI Hiker Shocklight Staff

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    The telescoping, lightweight REI Hiker Shocklight staff features internal springs to absorb shock and help protect your joints while you wander.

    • Antishock springs can be turned on and off with a twist of the pole—use the extra cushion for going downhill or set it rigid for uphill support
    • Shocklight springs are located inside the inner shaft for quiet and smooth performance
    • 8 in. foam grip and a wide, padded wrist loop ensure a comfortable and secure hold; cork knob unscrews to create a monopod camera mount
    • Small-diameter trekking basket helps keep the carbide tip from sinking into soft dirt and sand
    • 3-section shaft extends to 58 in. and collapses to 29 in.—small enough to strap to a daypack

    Imported.

    Item 847813

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    REI Hiker Shocklight Staff Specs
    Specification
    Description
    Best use
    Hiking
    Aluminum 7075-T6
    Foam
    Yes
    57.1 inches
    29.1 inches
    145 centimeters
    74 centimeters
    Twist lock
    Yes
    Yes
    10.2 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
    Gender

    REI Hiker Shocklight Staff Customer Reviews

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    REI Hiker Shocklight Staff
     
    4.5

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    5.0

    still going strong...

    By nightworks1

    from Central FL (for the moment)

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    Pros

    • Easy to adjust
    • Good grips
    • Strong

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Backpacking
      • Hiking

      Comments about REI Hiker Shocklight Staff:

      Originally bought summer 2006, and figured after close to 7 years, it is time for a review...

      The only wear and tear so far: some of the paint has rubbed from the same places on the pole where I extend the lengths. This is a staple of my hikes, both day and extended; I enjoy having added stability while keeping one hand free. After a long, hard day's hike and my joints/hips begin to hurt, I lean on it a little more and trust my weight to it completely. When I don't have it, I almost feel naked. Not sure if the actual staff weight from then to now has changed given new metal technologies, but I do like knowing its weight/durability makes it seem strong enough to keep me from unexpectedly stumbling. Not once have I had a blister from extended use.

      Fantastic product and well worth the purchase!

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      4.0

      The Favorite One...

      By EJD

      from Missoula, MT

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      Pros

      • Easily adjustable
      • Grippy
      • Lightweight
      • Shock Absorber
      • Strong

      Cons

      • No Rubber Walking Tip

      Best Uses

      • Backpacking
      • Day trip
      • Hiking
      • Trekking

      Comments about REI Hiker Shocklight Staff:

      Ok, so this was my favorite one out of the four available at REI.

      The Mountainsmith one is decent especially at $30 but there's things about it that are weird...besides the bad graphics.

      The Brunton one is solid, but nothing too special about it, or no extra features.

      The REI Four Winds, is $20 more than the REI Hiker Shocklight and it had different features, such as it collapses down smaller, and it is very easy to adjust length.

      Anyway, the Shocklight staff is what I went with and I am happy with it. It feels really good in your hand, it feels strong...strong enough to even use as an emergency crutch if you were to blow out a knee or ankle in the backcountry. The shock absorber feels good, (better than the one in the Mountainsmith pole), and I like the idea that you can give it a quarter twist and cancel out the shock absorber for trekking uphill, and access it during your trip down. I did remove the wrist strap, it just bothered me, lol. Especially if/when removing the top to access the camera mount. The carbide tip is nice, and I suggest buying some "rubber walking tips" as this does not come with one.

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