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REI City and Trail Walker Shocklight Walking Staff

Item # 745685

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Don't stop where the pavement ends! This lightweight walking staff has an adaptable design for all-terrain conditions.

  • Anti-shock feature can be turned on and off with a twist of the pole; use the extra cushioning for going downhill, rigid support for uphill
  • Unique bayonet-style mechanism converts the hard-surface rubber walking tip to an all-terrain carbide tip for trail traction
  • Ergonomic cane-style cork grips offer a comfortable slip-resistant surface and a warm, natural feel
  • Three-section aluminum 7075-T6 shaft telescopes from 28 to 40 inches; Easy Lock adjustment system provides optimum lock with less tightening torque
  • Compacts easily to fit into or strap onto your pack

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REI City and Trail Walker Shocklight Walking Staff Specs

Specification

Description

Weight9 ounces
Shaft materialAluminum 7075-T6
Maximum length40 inches
Minimum length28 inches
Shock absorbingYes
Grip materialCork
GenderUnisex

REI City and Trail Walker Shocklight Walking Staff Customer Reviews

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REI City and Trail Walker Shocklight Walking Staff
 
2.8

(based on 12 reviews)

50%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Good grips (11)
  • Lightweight (11)
  • Easy to adjust (5)
  • Strong (4)
  • Flexible (3)

Cons

  • Unstable (4)

Best Uses

  • Day trip (7)
  • Hiking (6)
  • Reviewer Profile:
  • Casual adventurer (9)
  • What Is Your Gear Style:
  • Comfort driven (5)

Reviewed by 12 customers

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Sep

21

2007

(8 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

 
2.0

No other choices

By Walk1

from Corvallis, Oregon

About Me Walk everywhere

Site Member

Pros

  • Easy Adjustment
  • Good grips
  • Lightweight

Cons

  • Lacks Durablility
  • Noisy during use

Best Uses

  • All day every day
  • Backpacking
  • Cane replacement
  • Day trip
  • Hiking

Comments about REI City and Trail Walker Shocklight Walking Staff:

This cane is made by Komperedell and is the perfect replacement for the typical cane for someone needing all day every day ambulatory support. The shock absorber helps reduce joint problems associated with typical cane use. It is light, adjustable and strong and supports my weight when needed. However, I have had to replace the complete staff 4 times in 9 months because the shock system stopped working. It is VERY noisy after break-in (squeeks, clicks). 2 of 4 units were broken when brand new and had to be repaired prior to first use (tip-system fell off and plastic retracting pin broke-I replaced it with my own stainless pin). My newest model now includes a stainless pin-but is showing signs of breakdown after only 2 months. There are no other choices out there so I am stuck with this until something more durable comes along. If you are an aggressive walker/hiker expect to have many replacements under warranty. Or maybe try a Leiki?

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

(8 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

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May

21

2008

(7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

 
1.0

poor design makes it

By Anilsheth

from Guelph, Ontario, Canada

About Me Casual/ Recreational

Pros

  • Good grips
  • Lightweight
  • Strong

Cons

  • Collapses Too Easily
  • Unstable

Best Uses

  • Day trip

Comments about REI City and Trail Walker Shocklight Walking Staff:

I am senior citizen. My daughter gave this staff as a present for walking thru the park and on road.
I used this staff for about 10 days when we went to Istanbul. It collapsed 3 times i.e the pin just pops out randomly.
The pin mechanism which allows you to make various changes is NOT well designed. I nearly broke my neck as the pin popped out while goinig down steps. Fortunately I was holding on to the railing.
I believe Komperdell should stop making such a poorly designed staff and REI should stop selling it.

On the positive side it is light weight and I enjoy the shock light on/off system.

I would like to return this staff but I live in Canada and will have to find a way to send it back to California where it was bought.

All in all NO thank you....I would not recommend this staff to my friends or even to my enemies because of its faulty pin design and mechanism.

  • What Is Your Gear Style:
  • Comfort Driven

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

(7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

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Aug

31

2008

(4 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

 
1.0

Gets a failing grade...

By rbn3

from Chicago, Il

About Me Casual/ Recreational

Site Member

Pros

  • Lightweight

Cons

  • Poor design
  • Unstable

Best Uses

  • Back up stick

Comments about REI City and Trail Walker Shocklight Walking Staff:

Well, it is light.
But in every other way this walkng stick fails. About a week after I got it the rubber tip wore down so much that the metal tip began contacting the floor, rendering it unsuitable for any indoor or hard surface walking. I pulled out the metal tip and discarded the "stock" rubber tip with a Leki tip. This restored usefullness for a couple of weeks until the friction secured metal pin that holds the "adjustable" tip fell out, leading to the entire last section separating. Flimsy might be better description than light. The entire end of the stick fell off while I was crossing a busy street.I now have a cotter pin holding the last section in place. I will relegate this stick to the trunk of the car as a last resort back up, and go back to the far superior Leki stick.

  • What Is Your Gear Style:
  • Comfort Driven

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

(4 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

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Oct

10

2007

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

 
4.0

better the first time

By I Likey Hikey

from San Francisco, CA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

Site Member

Pros

  • adjustable
  • Good grips

Cons

  • Color
  • Design flaw

Best Uses

  • Hiking

Comments about REI City and Trail Walker Shocklight Walking Staff:

This is the 2nd pole of the same model I've had. It's 90% there: The traditional handle gives me three different grip styles. The cork handle stays cool and dry under most conditions. The range of adjustment is enough for me.I use this pole habitually; it takes a beating and gives me the stability I want while on the trail. It's light and collapses nicely.However - the 2nd edition changed the design for accomodating a rubber pad for pavement. The new tip has a spring-loaded bolt/latch for pavement/trail friendly tip settings. The pins that hold it in position are plastic and wear quickly; the default setting is for pavement, and the nested tubes cram up with dirt quickly. Needs some flashy new colors too...lime, copper, etc.

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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May

23

2008

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

 
4.0

A lot of features for the price

By bendiana jones

from Charlotte,NC

About Me Casual/ Recreational

Pros

  • Easy to adjust
  • Good grips
  • Lightweight
  • Strong
  • Versatile

Cons

  • None found yet

Best Uses

  • Car Camping
  • Day trip
  • Walking

Comments about REI City and Trail Walker Shocklight Walking Staff:

I am disabled, and needed something sturdy and light. This fits the bill. Plus, it collapses when in restaurants, and the anti-shock is great. The very comfortable handle disperses hand weight very well. I have had more compliments on this walking stick than I can count. The only thing is the availability of replacement tips, which wear smooth rather quickly. The disappearing tip into the rubber tip for ground walking is amazing, and unique.

  • What Is Your Gear Style:
  • Comfort Driven

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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Sep

24

2007

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

 
4.0

Love it!

By Hiker Wen

from Shrewsbury, MA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

Site Member

Pros

  • Good grips
  • Lightweight

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Day trip
    • Hiking

    Comments about REI City and Trail Walker Shocklight Walking Staff:

    I love this Staff because it is versatile. The handle can be used with different grips depending on whether you are ascending or decending. It is lightweight and very stashable yet sturdy. The only thing that would make it better for me - is if it was about two inches longer at full extension.

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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    Sep

    24

    2007

    (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Great for hiking and rehabilitation

    By reader

    from Washington, DC

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Flexible
    • Good grips
    • Lightweight

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • After the foot surgery
      • Day trip
      • Hiking

      Comments about REI City and Trail Walker Shocklight Walking Staff:

      This staff I am so happy to have. It gives me extra support and balance.

      After foot surgery it was such an aid. It certainly helped the healing process.

      Plus it is just fun to use.

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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      Jan

      31

      2009

      (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

       
      3.0

      Anti-shock feature not secure

      By dlukins

      from Beaverton, OR

      About Me Casual Adventurer

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Easy to adjust
      • Flexible
      • Good grips
      • Lightweight
      • Strong

      Cons

      • Anti-shock feature not se
      • Noisy

      Best Uses

      • Day trip
      • Hiking

      Comments about REI City and Trail Walker Shocklight Walking Staff:

      The Anti-shock feature will not hold the setting it has been paced in.
      Replaced with a Leki pole which is much quieter and of higher quality.

      • Gift:
      • No
      • What Is Your Gear Style:
      • Comfort Driven

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

      (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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      Feb

      24

      2008

      (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      Fits in suitcase

      By wcalvin

      from Seattle

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Easy to adjust
      • Good grips
      • Lightweight

      Cons

      • Noisy during use

      Best Uses

        Comments about REI City and Trail Walker Shocklight Walking Staff:

        Had one for several years; it has been around the world. It feels lightweight, very comfortably so, but is easily strong enough for hiking.

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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        Mar

        13

        2008

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        1.0

        Good idea but flawed

        By Eaton Canyon Hiker

        from Pasadena

        About Me Avid Adventurer

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Easy to adjust
        • Good grips
        • Lightweight

        Cons

        • Unstable

        Best Uses

        • Easy hiking

        Comments about REI City and Trail Walker Shocklight Walking Staff:

        The pin that determines which tip is being used fails with limited use. Komperdell should redesign with high shear strength pin.

        • What Is Your Gear Style:
        • Comfort Driven

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

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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