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REI Summit Winter Poles - Pair

REI Summit Winter Poles - Pair

Item # 759476
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Made in Austria exclusively for REI, these aluminum winter poles are ideal for snowshoeing and winter trekking.

  • Strong, two-section telescoping shafts extend to 57 in. for use and compact to 33.5 in. for storage and packing
  • Twist-to-lock, steel-reinforced, locking mechanism ensures your poles stay at the proper length while in use
  • Ergonomic grips provide sure hold and wide, buckle-free, adjustable straps support wrists
  • Profile grip zone on upper section improves gripping ability in wet conditions
  • Carbide tips are reliable on a variety of surfaces; rubber protectors extend the life of the tips and protect your gear when stowed in a pack
  • Large snowflake baskets provide flotation and stability in powder and packed snow conditions; baskets twist on and off easily

Imported.

Item 759476

REI Summit Winter Poles - Pair Specs

Specification

Description

Weight (pair)20.3 ounces
Shaft materialAluminum
Maximum length57 inches
Minimum length33.5 inches
Shock absorbingNo
Grip materialRubber

REI Summit Winter Poles - Pair Customer Reviews

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REI Summit Winter Poles - Pair
 
3.0

(based on 3 reviews)

67%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Easy to adjust (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

      Reviewed by 3 customers

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      Jul

      21

      2008

      (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      Great trekking poles for 1st time buyer

      By Ref Jeff

      from Orange County, California

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Easy to adjust
      • Good grips
      • Strong

      Cons

      • None found yet

      Best Uses

      • Backpacking
      • Hiking

      Comments about REI Summit Winter Poles - Pair:

      Although described for use in the snow, these were very useful for my recent backpacking trip. I was very pleased at how much they helped alleviate pain in my knees, especially on downhill stretches. I also relied heavily on them for balance on uneven steps. The metal tips held firmly on rocks and soil alike. I was able to trust my full weight on them when hopping down deep steps with a full pack. This is the first backpack trip in years in which I returned with my knees pain-free!
      I added the REI Trekking Pole Basket - Pair (Item # 753989, $6.00), as I would be using these in rocky and soft soil, not snow.

      • What Is Your Gear Style:
      • Comfort Driven

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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      Aug

      26

      2008

      (2 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

       
      1.0

      Lasted Less Than One Season

      By Tall Man

      from Calgary, Alberta

      About Me Avid Adventurer

      Pros

      • Easy to adjust

      Cons

      • Baskets Break Easily
      • Tips Broke Off

      Best Uses

      • Light Duty Hiking

      Comments about REI Summit Winter Poles - Pair:

      I used these poles for one season of backcountry skiing. The baskets and tips broke after a half dozen trips. The poles are strong but have nothing on the end and I can't find replacement tips.

      • What Is Your Gear Style:
      • Minimalist

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

      (2 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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      Apr

      25

      2009

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      Simple, easy to use, so far so good

      By General Purpose

      from Anaheim, CA

      About Me Casual Adventurer

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Easy to adjust
      • Strong

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Backpacking
        • Day trip
        • Hiking

        Comments about REI Summit Winter Poles - Pair:

        I used it on a two day hike. So far, it seems reliable. The strap is a bit rough which may make it uncomfortable at times. The grip has a nub where it looks like the rubber is cut. It caused some irritation at the time. I have since just used a knife to even it out and now it's a non-issue. I do wish the handle was extended a little longer so I didn't have to re-adjust so often based on the changing slope.

        • Gift:
        • No
        • 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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