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REI Ascent Shocklight Trekking Poles - Pair

REI Ascent Shocklight Trekking Poles - Pair

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Lightweight, rattle-resistant REI® Ascent Shocklight trekking poles supply support and stability without disturbing the peace.

  • Shocklight shock absorbers weigh less than common spring-loaded poles and won't rattle within the shaft as you walk
  • Shock-absorbing poles reduce fatigue while improving stability; lock-out mechanism creates a rigid pole when needed for more efficient climbing
  • DuoLocks™ internal locking mechanisms apply a wide area of pressure against pole walls to lock in length adjustment
  • DuoLocks showed 50% more holding power than other locking mechanisms during REI lab tests
  • Three-section telescoping poles extend to a maximum length of 55 inches and compact to 27.5 inches for easy storage and transport
  • Foam grips with an ergonomic, contoured shape are easy to hold; extended grip length allows pole to be held low during short side hill traverses
  • Adjustable padded neoprene wrist straps add support
  • Fitted with trekking disks and extra-durable tungsten carbide tips; rubber tip protectors included
  • Made from 7075-T6 aluminum for durability and a light carry weight

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Item 750638

REI Ascent Shocklight Trekking Poles - Pair Specs

Specification

Description

Weight (pair)20 ounces
Shaft materialAluminum 7075-T6
Maximum length55 inches
Minimum length27.5 inches
Shock absorbingYes
Grip materialFoam/rubber

REI Ascent Shocklight Trekking Poles - Pair Customer Reviews

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REI Ascent Shocklight Trekking Poles - Pair
 
2.3

(based on 16 reviews)

38%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Good grips (8)
  • Lightweight (8)

Cons

  • Collapses too easily (5)
  • Unstable (4)
  • Brittle (3)

Best Uses

  • Hiking (13)
  • Backpacking (9)
  • Day trip (9)
  • Reviewer Profile:
  • Avid adventurer (9), Casual adventurer (6)
  • What Is Your Gear Style:
  • Minimalist (4)

Reviewed by 16 customers

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Aug

23

2008

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

 
1.0

Equipment Failure

By 1st14erAt50

from Pueblo CO

About Me Avid Adventurer

Site Member

Pros

  • Good grips
  • Lightweight

Cons

  • Collapses Too Easily

Best Uses

  • Backpacking
  • Day trip
  • Hiking

Comments about REI Ascent Shocklight Trekking Poles - Pair:

A very poor choice on my part. I failed to research poles and bought this one. They fail to adjust and tighten. They do come loose and collapse. Don't buy these. There are other good ones out there. They will let you down when you most need them, especially in the cold.

  • What Is Your Gear Style:
  • Minimalist

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

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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Aug

2

2008

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

 
1.0

Not what you'd expect

By Sid6.7

from Minneapolis, MN

About Me Avid Adventurer

Pros

  • Good grips
  • Lightweight

Cons

  • Collapses Too Easily

Best Uses

  • Backpacking
  • Hiking

Comments about REI Ascent Shocklight Trekking Poles - Pair:

These poles seemed nice in store and around the yard at home however, once I got them on the trail with a loaded pack they failed miserably. One collapsed a short ways into a 5.5 mile hike and was difficult to get locked again. It collapsed two more times and stopped locking altogether. The other pole worked somewhat better but it too came unlocked from time to time but did not outright fail like the previously mentioned pole.

  • What Is Your Gear Style:
  • Minimalist

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

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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Jun

25

2008

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

 
1.0

Junk

By TrekkinAlong

from Chicago, IL

About Me Avid Adventurer

Site Member

Pros

    Cons

    • Unstable

    Best Uses

      Comments about REI Ascent Shocklight Trekking Poles - Pair:

      Don't waste your time buying these; learn from my mistakes.

      I purchased two pairs of REI Ascent's and both had problems with the locking mechanism. The first pair would lock out then slowly but surely become unlocked until it got in the anti-shock mode. I gave REI the benefit of the doubt and tried another pair. The second pair wouldn't lock out after the very use. So I had one working pole and one collapsed--not what Im looking for on a gnarly trail.

      I don't know what the solution (what brand) but Im determined to find some good ones and I'll be staying away from REI Ascents.

      • What Is Your Gear Style:
      • Minimalist

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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      Mar

      10

      2008

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      1.0

      Disappointing

      By Silver_Raven

      from Northern California

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Good grips
      • Lightweight
      • Strong

      Cons

      • Can't Lock
      • Collapses Too Easily

      Best Uses

        Comments about REI Ascent Shocklight Trekking Poles - Pair:

        This product has some very good features such as sturdiness, lightweight, and a nice grip.

        Unfortunately, this is a situation where the negative far outweigh the positives.

        I took this on 4 snowshoeing trips. The first trip, they worked fine during the trek but I had difficulty collapsing them at the end. The second one, the poles collapsed several times during the trek but I was able to re-lock them. The third trip, same as #2, and the guide had to dis-assemble it once to get it to re-lock. the fourth time, same as third but I couldn't get it to collapse at the end without great difficulty. When I got home and tried to extend them, both poles fell apart on me with the middle section firmly embedded in the top section. I am taking them back right now for something with a better lock.

        Too bad, as they really felt good when they were working properly.

        • 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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        Dec

        27

        2007

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        1.0

        Horrible

        By climberman 14er

        from colorado springs CO

        About Me Avid Adventurer

        Pros

          Cons

          • Brittle
          • Collapses Too Easily

          Best Uses

          • nothing

          Comments about REI Ascent Shocklight Trekking Poles - Pair:

          Before I got to try it out it broke I strongly recommend to not even consider this item

          • What Is Your Gear Style:
          • Minimalist

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

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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          Nov

          14

          2007

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

           
          4.0

          Excellent all-around pole

          By DLindy

          from Phoenix, AZ

          About Me Casual/ Recreational

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Easy to adjust
          • Strong

          Cons

          • Collapses Too Easily

          Best Uses

          • Backpacking
          • Day trip
          • Hiking

          Comments about REI Ascent Shocklight Trekking Poles - Pair:

          First set of poles I bought, in order to see what I liked, before I moved up. I hike on rugged trails all over Central, and Northern AZ.
          Light and nimble enough to pick through scree and talus with ease (even for a novice).
          Strong enough to support me when I do slip.
          They do (slowly) collapse, on occasion, but is mostly do to operator error. They were a starter set, but I'm happy with them, and am sticking with them.

          • What Is Your Gear Style:
          • Comfort Driven

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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          Sep

          22

          2007

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

           
          1.0

          Poor locking mechanism

          By DLS

          from Los Altos, CA

          About Me Casual/ Recreational

          Site Member

          Pros

            Cons

            • Caused blisters
            • Poor locking mechanism
            • Unstable

            Best Uses

            • Hiking

            Comments about REI Ascent Shocklight Trekking Poles - Pair:

            5 of us bought these poles to train for a Half Dome hike. All of us had problems with the twist-style locking mechanism which would often fail to lock and cause the poles to collapse. I returned mine and got a pair with a Black Diamond brand with a lever-style locking mechanism for $20 less and they work great. The new pair I bought also has a more comfortable strap.

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

            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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            Sep

            16

            2007

            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

             
            1.0

            Not for the serious hiker

            By hykalot

            from Phoenix, Arizona

            About Me Avid Adventurer

            Site Member

            Pros

            • Lightweight

            Cons

            • Brittle
            • Unstable

            Best Uses

            • Backpacking
            • Day trip
            • Hiking

            Comments about REI Ascent Shocklight Trekking Poles - Pair:

            I have used these poles on every hike I have taken. Reciently I took them on a trip up Mt Baker in Washington, that is were I first experienced problems. The twist lock would "untwist" and collapse, and when you are crossing running water or going down hill and you are relying on the pole to help you these are extremely unreliable. I returned them and got another pair. The second time I experienced a problem was in the Grand Canyon on a rim to rim hike. The pole again unlocked and I was unable to get the pole to retract back up and it broke. So once again I will have to go back to [...], but this time I will not get another pair, I will get poles that have a locking lever instead.

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

            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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            Sep

            14

            2007

            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

             
            3.0

            Not the best

            By Kromos

            from Atlanta, GA

            About Me Avid Adventurer

            Site Member

            Pros

            • Good grips
            • Lightweight

            Cons

            • Bad Locking Mechanism
            • Unstable

            Best Uses

            • Backpacking
            • Day trip
            • Hiking

            Comments about REI Ascent Shocklight Trekking Poles - Pair:

            These poles feature an adjustable feature that allows for rigid or shock absorbtion mode. This sounds neat. However, Mine constantly switched modes on its own. The locks also frequently slipped and I returned it for a refund.

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

            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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            Sep

            13

            2007

            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

             
            1.0

            Not Very Good

            By aixelsyd

            from San Diego

            About Me Casual/ Recreational

            Site Member

            Pros

            • Lightweight

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Car Camping
              • Day trip
              • Hiking

              Comments about REI Ascent Shocklight Trekking Poles - Pair:

              These generally are light and sturdy, and once I have gotten them to the desired length, they have never collapsed. The main problem I have, which is significant, is that the locks do not work very well. Every time I want to change the length, I have to turn them a ton, and take them apart and keep fighting with them in order to get the locks to actually lock. This takes a long time and is irritating.

              The minor problem I have is that the straps are not comfortable.

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

              (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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