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REI City and Trail Walker Shocklight Walking Staff

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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

Imported.

Item 745685

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Manuals and Instructions:

manual How to adjust the length with an internal lock

manual How to change the basket on a pole

manual How to turn the anti-shock on or off

REI City and Trail Walker Shocklight Walking Staff Specs

Specification

Description

Best use

Hiking

Aluminum 7075-T6

Cork

Yes

40 inches

28 inches

101.6 centimeters

71.1 centimeters

Twist lock

Yes

9 ounces

Unisex

Yes

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

Adjustable pole(s)

REI City and Trail Walker Shocklight Walking Staff Customer Reviews

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REI City and Trail Walker Shocklight Walking Staff

2.2

(based on 18 reviews)

33%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Lightweight (14)
Good grips (13)
Easy to adjust (7)
Well built / quality (5)
Flexible (4)

Cons

Unstable (6)
Collapses too easily (3)
Noisy (3)

Best Uses

Day trip (7)
Hiking (7)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual/ recreational (10), Avid adventurer (3)
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Comfort driven (6), Survivalist / minimalist (5)

REVIEWS

Reviewed by 18 customers

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Sep

2007

(18 of 18 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

No other choices

By Walk1

from Corvallis, Oregon

About Me Walk everywhere

See all my reviews

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?

May

2008

(15 of 16 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

poor design makes it

By Anilsheth

from Guelph, Ontario, Canada

About Me Casual/ Recreational

See all my reviews

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.

Aug

2008

(13 of 14 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Gets a failing grade...

By rbn3

from Chicago, Il

About Me Casual/ Recreational

See all my reviews

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.

May

2008

(5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

A lot of features for the price

By bendiana jones

from Charlotte,NC

About Me Casual/ Recreational

See all my reviews

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.

Oct

2007

(5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

better the first time

By I Likey Hikey

from San Francisco, CA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

See all my reviews

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.

Feb

2008

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Fits in suitcase

By wcalvin

from Seattle

About Me Casual/ Recreational

See all my reviews

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.

Sep

2007

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Love it!

By Hiker Wen

from Shrewsbury, MA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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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.

Sep

2007

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great for hiking and rehabilitation

By reader

from Washington, DC

About Me Casual/ Recreational

See all my reviews

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.