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REI Hiker Shock Light Staff

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This telescoping, super-lightweight aluminum hiking staff features internal springs to absorb shock and protect your joints.

Antishock springs can be turned on and off with a twist of the pole—use the extra cushion for going downhill; set it rigid for support uphill
Shocklight springs are located inside the inner shaft; thus, are quieter and smoother than other pole springs
Foam grip and wide, padded wrist loop ensure a comfortable and secure hold; cork knob unscrews to create a monopod camera mount
Small-diameter trekking basket keeps the durable carbide tip from sinking into soft dirt and sand, yet resists catching in underbrush
The three-section shaft compacts small enough to strap to a daypack
Measures 51 inches open and 28.5 inches closed; grip length is 8 inches
Sells as a single staff

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Manuals and Instructions:

manual How to adjust the strap length

manual How to adjust the length with an internal lock

manual How to turn the anti-shock on or off

manual How to change the basket on a pole

REI Hiker Shock Light Staff Specs

Specification

Description

Best use

Hiking

Aluminum 7075-T6

Foam

Yes

51 inches

28.5 inches

129.54 centimeters

72.39 centimeters

Twist lock

Yes

8 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 Hiker Shock Light Staff Customer Reviews

REVIEW SNAPSHOT®

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REI Hiker Shock Light Staff

4.3

(based on 28 reviews)

96%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Lightweight (28)
Well built / quality (25)
Good grips (24)
Easy to adjust (21)
Flexible (11)

Cons

Best Uses

Hiking (26)
Backpacking (23)
Day trip (19)
Car camping (3)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid adventurer (16), Casual/ recreational (8)
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Comfort driven (15), Survivalist / minimalist (9)

Reviewed by 28 customers

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Oct

2009

(15 of 17 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Serious Flaw in this hiking pole

By anitaprinz

from Estes Park CO

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Pros

Easy to adjust
Flexible
Good grips
Lightweight
Strong

Cons

Bad tips

Best Uses

Backpacking
Day trip

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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Nov

2009

(7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great Product!!!!

By stoneman1

from San Diego CA

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Pros

Easy to adjust
Flexible
Good grips
Lightweight
Strong

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Day trip
Hiking

Comments about REI Hiker Shock Light Staff:

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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Apr

2009

(7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

great stick!

By mike the hiker

from Memphis, TN

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Pros

Easy to adjust
Good grips
Lightweight
Strong

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Day trip
Hiking

Comments about REI Hiker Shock Light Staff:

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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Oct

2008

(7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Great Product

By HikingFool

from Denton, Texas

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Easy to adjust
Good grips
Lightweight
Strong

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Hiking

Comments about REI Hiker Shock Light Staff:

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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Apr

2008

(6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Helps Prevent Twisted Ankles.

By akaFATCAT

from Los Angeles, CA

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Pros

Easy to adjust
Flexible
Good grips
Lightweight
Strong

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Day trip
Hiking

Comments about REI Hiker Shock Light Staff:

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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Apr

2008

(6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

They do the job WELL

By Jackel

from Santa Barbara CA

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Pros

Lightweight

Cons

Adjustments don't stay

Best Uses

Backpacking
Hiking

Comments about REI Hiker Shock Light Staff:

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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Oct

2007

(5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Great poles for up and down hill

By 2 Beer Larry

from Southern California

About Me Avid Adventurer, Long Distance Backpacker

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Pros

Flexible
Good grips
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Hiking

Comments about REI Hiker Shock Light Staff:

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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Aug

2009

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Best of Show

By Disserant Grandma

from Issaquah, WA

About Me Casual Adventurer

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Pros

Easy to adjust
Flexible
Good grips
Lightweight
Strong

Cons

Best Uses

Car Camping
Day trip
Hiking

Comments about REI Hiker Shock Light Staff:

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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Apr

2008

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great hiking pole

By jdchaussee

from Sacramento, CA

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Pros

Easy to adjust
Good grips
Lightweight
Strong

Cons

None so far

Best Uses

Backpacking
Day trip
Hiking

Comments about REI Hiker Shock Light Staff:

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.