Komperdell  Carbon Cross Stick Trekking Poles - Pair

Serious design flaw, but easily corrected. Pin fixing strap in handle is plastic and both sticks had straps pull out before 10 steps. I've used Komperdell walking staffs (see photo) as long as I've needed them after wearing out a pair of Cascade Design staffs and not being able to replace them. I'm talking about 40 years+, so I was disappointed almost out of the box. That said, I love the carbon fiber, weight, and easy, fold and was told by airlines they are OK to pack because there is no sharp tip like my others have. My trip is coming up soon so I set out to do a work around. Visited the local hardware, purchased a set of sized machine bolts (see photo) and rigged them right up. Am hoping that will do the trick. I'm glad I didn't pay any more for these because they're likely not up to the sale price unless you have hardware handy

Love the poles, am buying my second set. I've had the first set for years. Only problem was, after years of use when the tip wore out, I couldn't unscrew it to replace it.

I got these as a present. Green accents. Thought I would love them. I had a different time figuring them out. REI gear support helped me with that. I was on a month long hike in Spain. The first day the bottom section of one of the poles feel off. I thought I had them fixed, apparently I didn’t. The bottom section keep falling off. Happen several times till I lost the bottom piece of the one pole. I was so angry that I ditched them and bought some cheep poles since I had 3 more weeks of backpacking.

I purchased these poles from REI, with the intent of being able to easily pack them in luggage. One pole worked great. The second pole would not stay connected after about 3-4 steps. I spent more time reconnecting the pole, than I did walking with them.

Komperdell poles are built strong and last a long time. The previous pair I have too is the REI branded komperdell poles with the shocks and they've served me well over the past decade. I was looking for a compact folding one that could be carried *inside* my travel pack or duffle bags for my overseas hiking trips and glad to have stumbled upon it. The poles are built strong and deploy super-easy. The attached Velcro readily wraps around for stowing. The color and the finish is so good the poles are did the

I just received the poles and followed the instructions from the previous reviewer. It’s super easy! One of my Black Diamond Z pokes was stolen, the other one is non-functional, so this is the replacement to take overseas. It weighs 550 gm and fit in my carry on. Super excited!!

Love these. Have been hiking in CO and really find them helpful on steep up and steep down.

I thought i would love these after receiving them. They seemed to be a well built pole, but broke on me within 2 months. the aluminum part that goes into the carbon shaft bent, causing extra pressure on the carbon shaft, causing it to fail on me during a creek hike. I took them back to REI for a swap, and thankfully, was allowed to, but was told in the future not to expect one. Thanks REI

I loved these poles, especially for the price. Their caps fell off quickly (like all other poles) and it includes no extras. I felt they were good poles not as good as my Black Diamonds but perfect for the price.

Got these in 2024 and have had to send them out for repair twice. Both times the carbon shafts cracked or snapped when navigating around a talus field. Good thing is they are still under the no questions asked warranty and they have been replaced both times. Just can't use them near rock. I like the weight side of carbon just not the durability side. Would not buy again.