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Trekology Trek Z-Cork Walking Poles $43.39 + Delivery ($0 with Prime/ $59 Spend) @ Trekology via Amazon AU

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lostincanberra on 22/03/2024 - 17:34 amazon.com.au (3545 clicks)
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Second time that I've bought these.

Sold as a pair for Trekking, Hiking etc - but I use a single stick for helping with steep descents on uneven ground.

I don't have the greatest depth perception - and this helps me avoid putting stupid impacts through my knees when I misjudge the depth of my next step down.

NOT the lightest hiking sticks around - but nicely rigid and I have no fear placing most of my weight on this. Effectively, it serves as a third leg. I've given away half of my first set to someone for use as a vastly better alternative to a walking stick. They tried it - and they're not going back to a walking stick! Other reviewers mention using them as an aid to injury recovery too.

Used recently in rough terrain in Sri Lanka to good effect. Folds up easily and packs away small. Cork in the handle build stops the grip getting slippery in hot/sweaty conditions or in the wet.

Critical Amazon reviews (ie. the sort of reviews that are seriously helpful) from Australian purchasers are particularly positive. The Amazon 'AI' generated summary of ~4,500 reviews reads:

"Customers like the quality, portability, weight and ease of use of the walking stick. For example, they mention it's well made, easy to fold and carry, and excellent value for money. That said, some complain about the size of the sticks."

75% of reviews are 5 stars. FWIW, advertised price is apparently 50+% off…

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  • anonym on 22/03/2024 - 17:36
    +14

    Always good to hear from someone who has put the product through its paces.

  • UncleRico on 22/03/2024 - 17:49
    +31

    What advantages do these walking poles have over, say, a stick, which I could also afford?

    • Halsmich on 22/03/2024 - 17:53
      +3

      They're adjustable, so you can extend them if going downhill and vice-versa for uphill. Grips more comfortable than a stick. Can also be used for certain trekking pole tents. etc.

      • UncleRico on 22/03/2024 - 17:54
        -5

        What if I’ve already got a variable length, “third leg”?

        UncleRico on 22/03/2024 - 17:54 (Collapsed - Offtopic. Show)
        • Halsmich on 22/03/2024 - 17:55
          +28

          From what I remember seeing last time you showed me it, it wasn't nearly the length of even the average third leg, let alone long enough for trekking pole duty.

          • UncleRico on 22/03/2024 - 19:46

            @Halsmich: True dat.

            But then there was a good 100kg pushing it…

        • Churner on 22/03/2024 - 17:56
          +1

          well played

        • Igaf on 22/03/2024 - 18:01

          Depends on how short your non-extendable legs are I suppose. The fourth 'leg' is a real boon if you know how to use walking poles, although you could obviously find another stick and carry an axe if that's your preference.

        • lostincanberra on 22/03/2024 - 18:04
          +1

          Not sure that it would have the necessary rigidity for a sustained downhill descent. ;-) YMMV…

          • UncleRico on 22/03/2024 - 19:47

            @lostincanberra: Quite. It’s been all downhill since the age of around 40! Nowadays, it’s all about the yaw…

        • ChatCPT on 22/03/2024 - 18:28

          Going from 1-2 inches is nothing to brag about

    • lostincanberra on 22/03/2024 - 18:01
      +1

      Well, if a stick works for you, that's great. And you've saved yourself some folding stuff!

      I think that if you have the sort of use cases that I've mentioned, the rigidity, portability, modest weight etc. in combination with (what I think is) a reasonable cost, the poles makes for an attractive buy.

      I did use sticks when I was a bit more accident resilient - a 'failed' stick wasn't such an issue when I bounced better!

    • Telios on 22/03/2024 - 18:03

      Not everywhere has sticks.

      See: almost all of Iceland

      • Igaf on 22/03/2024 - 18:28
        -1

        Thanks to the rapacious Vikings.

      • UncleRico on 22/03/2024 - 19:49

        You’ve got to be Reykjavíking?!

    • enigma48 on 22/03/2024 - 18:27
      +4

      The theory (and some research) is that this helps with your knees.

      Basically, your lower half (knees, ankles) takes some abuse on longer or rougher hikes. These poles shift some of that wear and tear and shifts it to your upper body.

      Even if it’s only 10%, that last 10% at the end of a long day hurts. Less jarring impact, your upper body can share the load a bit etc.

      It also helps a lot with balance, people with poor vision

  • Igaf on 22/03/2024 - 17:54
    +3

    Great value poles. Bought 12 months ago for $40 after doing a lot of research. Still a bargain at this price.

    • Igaf on 22/03/2024 - 19:30

      Sympathies to that "1 other user" negging all my comments. Good news "fella" - butt hurt dissipates quickly, IF you let it.

      • UncleRico on 22/03/2024 - 19:50

        Indeed.

        A monkey will eat dirt. IF you make him…

  • TEER3X on 22/03/2024 - 17:57
    +9

    Jousting sticks? Tell him he's dreaming.

  • Landsmith on 22/03/2024 - 18:13
    -8

    I can save you $35 and recommend a good pair of small eucalypt branches (that have naturally become detached from a respective tree) as hiking sticks. Plus, they’re 100% renewable and recyclable. PM me.

  • tonester on 22/03/2024 - 18:15
    +2

    NOT the lightest hiking sticks around

    Each pole weighs only 11.5 ounces (330g)

    my lighter (and more expensive) suggestions + how/why to use them

    • Spending2Much on 22/03/2024 - 22:54

      That was a good reply….😎

      • tonester on 22/03/2024 - 23:03
        +1

        how did you end up going? :)

        • Spending2Much on 23/03/2024 - 10:06
          +1

          Still single. Still walking. Still getting older. Still contemplating my poor choices and bad decisions.

  • gonan on 22/03/2024 - 18:23

    Had them, they broke after 1 year / 400km, too much pressure on them going downhill (I'm a big boy).
    Still buying them again, for their price they're good value, you'll have to spend at least $150 to get something better.

  • Kiz on 22/03/2024 - 18:37

    I've got a 47km trail run coming up through Wilson's prom in May, on trail runs in the past I've not utilised these before so wondering if they help/hinder?

  • Frosty Soy on 22/03/2024 - 18:43
    +1

    How do they fair in negotiating modern Melbourne street hazards?

    • UncleRico on 22/03/2024 - 19:52
      +6

      Pretty well in my experience.

      I’ve been using mine for 500km+ and am yet to be attacked by a single African gang…

  • easternculture on 22/03/2024 - 19:02
    -4

    🤣

  • doublecross on 22/03/2024 - 19:15

    I have and recommend these. Weight is 290g per one pole. Sturdy aluminium build without screws - will not collapse under load. Previous talk.

    But, after some hard long hikes, I found that I'm better off without poles :)

    • tonester on 22/03/2024 - 19:23

      not 330g nor 368.5g?

      • doublecross on 22/03/2024 - 19:33

        quote: "my trusted kitchen scale say 290g per pole, attachments removed."

        • tonester on 22/03/2024 - 20:28

          i’d trust a professional weight measurement more than an amateur, especially when the latter is using only kitchen scales, so let’s take the average and say 330g, which just happens to be the same as the listing claims :)

          • doublecross on 22/03/2024 - 21:52

            @tonester: trust what you like, but it is 290g :)) Order, weight it, return if not happy. Easy.

            • tonester on 22/03/2024 - 22:15

              @doublecross: so when you weigh yours, is it also 290g, and what are you using to measure?

        • lostincanberra on 22/03/2024 - 22:25
          +1

          The plural of anecdote is not evidence…

          My trusty kitchen scales (digital) say 292-3g for a used pole contaminated with blood, sweat (and tears) from Sri Lankan adventures. Mainly sweat.

          I'd trust a USER measurement over a professional with half an extra thumb on the scale. Assuming some small level of potential inaccuracy in the scales AND the trivial issue of a few grams here or there, 290g seems a reasonable rounding. If a couple of grams is the difference between these sticks being useful - or too heavy - then there are other things that I suspect one might be overly concerned about.

          Sheesh!

    • Bii on 22/03/2024 - 23:51

      The picture says 330g for each pole.

    • fookos on 24/03/2024 - 00:52

      Note it seems there are two models of these available from Trekology. One has a genuine cork handle, and the other has a cork-coloured EVA-foam grip.

      From reading, it seems the one without cork is indeed sub-300g in product listings, and the cork-handled variant maybe is over 300g, as described in the Amazon listing.

      Please let us know which handle your product has @doublecross.

      EDIT: One of the YT reviews on the cork version indeed says 290g :)

      • lostincanberra on 24/03/2024 - 10:51
        +1

        My model (cork grip) weighed in at 292-3g. Without add-ons.

      • doublecross on 26/03/2024 - 12:16

        I believe mine was cork one.

  • banana365 on 22/03/2024 - 19:34

    I've got a pair of rather expensive Leki walking poles and swear by them, I've had them for about 30 years. I had to borrow my son's cheap Anaconda poles. They were almost as good (the grips are less pleasant to hold). Both of those options have the advantage of telescoping in on themselves rather than separating and folding, but they do end up rather longer when not in use. They also don't have the large clips so look better, I think.

  • elthaco on 22/03/2024 - 19:42
    +2

    I have used this a few hikes incluing 5 days in Carnavon Gorge. They seem very resistant and I use them both for hiking but also as a pole for my tent at night.

    Yeah you can get lighter ones, but they cost too much. Or they are made of carbon fiber, which is prone to shatter if they bend.

  • scribby on 22/03/2024 - 19:52

    https://www.anacondastores.com/camping-hiking/equipment/walk…

    These are a good price at the moment from Annaconda, use the coupon BIRTHDAY10 for another $10 off.

  • mholling on 22/03/2024 - 20:30
    +1

    I love these compact folding designs, when compared with collapsible designs which are significantly longer and troublesome to fit in a suitcase. But most are tension-based designs, which have an inherent weakness where the locking pin engages with a hole in the top segment. The hole is a weakness in the tube and will be the point at which the pole breaks, if you load it too hard (trip/stumble/fall/whatever). Happened to me with my off-brand collapsible poles.

    I since found a brand with a better folding design, not tension-based (https://lacal-outdoorproducts.com/en/produits/quick-stick-co…). Not easy to find, unfortunately, but they're going really well so far.

  • jedimaster on 22/03/2024 - 21:42

    how are these comparatively? seems to be lighter

    https://www.amazon.com.au/TheFitLife-Nordic-Walking-Trekking…

    found another cheap carbon fibre ones

    https://www.amazon.com.au/TheFitLife-Carbon-Fiber-Trekking-P…

    • Bii on 22/03/2024 - 23:52

      Yeah also find that $30 one with good reviews too but OP RRP is almost double. Thinking of which to get.

      • Igaf on 23/03/2024 - 14:17
        +1

        Imo this deal is >> than the $30 FitLife but it really depends on use and how much value you put on:
        (Trekology deal V FitLife Aluminium)
        - Grips (cork with "proper" foam extrension V "rubber" with a foam add-on)
        - Weight (~300g V ~400g)
        - Portability (min length 38cm V 63cm)
        - Extension system (clip and button V twist lock)

        Wrt carbon fibre in general - breakage is still probably a rare event but it seems to be a more regular issue in reviews for CF V Al.

        • Bii on 23/03/2024 - 16:38
          +2

          Thanks for pointing out. I'm first time buyer. Now I can decide.

  • User102430 on 22/03/2024 - 22:24
    +1

    Didn't know you can buy Poles so cheap.

    Ja, das ist gut.

  • hgaoxhgaox on 22/03/2024 - 23:26
    +3

    https://www.kmart.com.au/product/trekking-hiking-pole-429149…

    I have five of these more than 4 years,they are pretty good, a couple of multidays hiking within VIC.

    shock absorber built in.

    • jedimaster on 23/03/2024 - 00:19

      Need collapsible design for portability

      • Positivelypoopoo on 23/03/2024 - 00:42
        +1

        It's telescopic, frankly amazing value for under 10 bucks

        • Igaf on 23/03/2024 - 11:52

          Agree, so good I might buy some to leave in the car for visitors/spares, but 65cm collapsed isn't particularly portable for some uses.

        • Igaf on 23/03/2024 - 13:50

          Heads up that the price is $9.50 per pole, pretty much what I paid for some cheapies at ALDI a few years ago except you can choose how many you want.

          • hgaoxhgaox on 23/03/2024 - 17:50

            @Igaf: almost 10y ago, i got my first pair from Kmart at 8 bucks each one, it is $9.50 at the moment.

            They companies my family from Wilsons prom and GOW and Grampians.

            The anti slip tip tungsten almost gone, they relys on the inside expanding the plastic collar lock up.

            The weight of poles are not issue, most of time your arm and plams holding them rather than backpacking,

  • Mondorock on 23/03/2024 - 10:04

    At first I thought this deal was Star Trek related.

  • Ozjoey on 23/03/2024 - 12:42
    +1

    Thanks OP 👍

  • Jugganautx on 23/03/2024 - 13:28

    I thought these were blind people walking poles…. the comments didnt disappoint me.

  • tonester on 24/03/2024 - 01:58

    deal has sold out, but Trek Z-SE available at $42.49

    differences according to this Amazon comparison are: lighter (295g/pole), shorter (53"/135cm), EVA foam-only handle (no cork)

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