
Imported.
Item 745686
How to adjust the strap length
How to adjust the length with an internal lock
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Comments about REI Hiker Shock Light Staff:
These sticks have a serious flaw. Unlike Leki poles, the tips can not be changed when they wear out. And, they wear out easily. When I took the worn pair back to REI, they attempted to change the tips, but were unable to do so because the tips are glued on. For[$] per pole, that is REALLY BAD!
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I just bought this staff for my wife. She hurt her knee and needed something for support. She used it hiking on a steep and rough trail with nothing but praise. She kept saying "If it wasn't for this staff she wouldn't be able to keep going". She loves her new REI hiking staff
I was impressed myself with the build quality of this product. I have had many different types of single pole staffs in the past. This is a winner for sure.
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i bought this pole about 5 years ago and it still works flawlessly. it has hiked with me countless miles in WV, TN, MS, AK, and on the AT. it has plenty of scratches on it by now but those don't effect its performance one bit. i don't like using two pole systems. i prefer just the one pole. it is light weight, it is super strong, the twist locks have never slipped, and the mono pod feature is just bonus. keep making great stuff REI.
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We just got back from the Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge, Oklahoma. These are granite mountains with very rocky terrain. My wife used this pole during our six and a half hour hike, she has had ankle surgery. She advised it helped her tremendously on the uneven terrain. The pole never collapsed or slipped. This is an excellent product for the price.
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100 miles of use, saved me a dozen times from a fall. I use the mono pod a dozen times per trip for taking pictures. Superior build quality. I weigh well over 200 pounds and it hasn't broken under my weight. I take it with me always.
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I backpack at least three times a year in the Sierra's. Mostly 3-7 day trips. A few years back my knee gave me troubles significantly slowing my pace. I purchased one of these poles to help my knee issues. It has definitely done the job. I have hiked about 200 miles with it so far. The shock factor helps on the downhill, where my knee was especially troublesome. I recommend this pole for anyone who, like me, hates to carry things in their hands while hiking, but needs the extra support for joint issues. The adjustment from "no shock" to "shock" does not stay in my experience, but it really doesn't matter that much (for me) to remove the shock on the uphill. Its really your legs that are doing the work anyway.
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I actually use two of these REI Hiker Shock Light Staves as trekking poles and the feature which makes them superior is the quality of the handle straps. They provide support going up hill and downhill because you can lean your whole weight into the straps avoiding blisters. It allows you to balance your load between your legs and your upper body.
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Nine years of use and these are still the best sticks I've ever used. The monopod feature was great for my non-image-stabilized camera, 'though I now don't need the monopod feature very often. The other features of toughness, comfort and ease of use made me return to these hiking sticks after trying some new sticks. I hike up to six miles two or three times a month. My newer sticks leave my hands dangerously slippery with sweat, and I need to adjust length uphill and downhill on them because of their shorter grips. The long, sturdy foam grips on the "REI Hikers..." make adjustments unnecessary and the grips are never slippery. Though I occasionally lodge them in crevices, the REI Hiker Shock Light Staffs have never bent. They are still in perfect shape. I have recommended these to several friends.
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What a great pole! I have never used a walking/hiking pole before so I was a little apprehensive as to whether or not I would like it, but after hiking a few times with this pole, I won't go without it! Very lightweight and very comfortable to hold. Really helps keep good posture even when you are tired. I would definately recomend this pole to someone else.
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I wanted this for the monopod but it pairs nicely with my other poles in quality, I swap this one in with another to make a set.
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