Trekology Trek-Z Collapsible Hiking & Trekking Poles - Balance Support for Seniors, Women, and Men, 2pc Per Set

Even for someone like me who's quite mechanically apt, and who has a knack for being able to figure things out...The specific details about the way these poles collapse and expand escaped me until I watched a video about it.I do HIGHLY ADVISE you to watch a video about how they expand and collapse. I decided not to make my own video because there are some very good ones already available here.But... once you get the poles expanded and adjusted precisely for your particular size and use... They work phenomenally well!Even being such thin poles (quite a bit thinner than many others) they still are sturdy and stable on the path, and operate dependably and seamlessly just trekking along in the woods or even on a neighborhood sidewalk (in which case, the're not clunky or loud... they're very quiet with a soft touch on the ground and in the hand.The cork grips and adjustable hand straps are very comfortable while walking or hiking...All in all as I said, they're definitely a bit complicated to setup that first time, but once you get the hang of it, you'll have them torn down or wrapped up again within a minute or two! Easy, Quick, Dependable!Excellent Poles!

I bought these for a recent hiking trip and they were perfect! They were easy to adjust, light weight, and feel they could be great for a beginner or more advanced hiker. I did pack these in a checked bag as I did not think I would be able to have them in a carry on bag.

It’s a good product, but not for seniors which I didn’t know. It was too hard for me to put together.

I’m a senior citizen and as you age your body becomes more sensitive and your strength,balance and energy become more important so a pair of walking poles help you maintain your body and lead a more active lifestyle

I took these bad boys on a solo backpacking trip through sand, rock beds, creeks, cliff sides, and I’m happy to say they kept me stable the entire time! I was so impressed by the metal tips’ grip on bald rock faces during my alpine descent. For the first time after hiking, my knees felt so good, I went on another hike the day after my excursion! These are knee savers!I also put them to the test when I took a spill after a stream crossing, when one of the poles got stuck under a boulder as I beefed it. I was certain the lightweight pole was gonna snap— especially with a 30lb pack added to my weight— but no! Not even a dent!I love how light weight they are, they became part of my body as I hiked, rather than one more thing to lug around. If you’ve never used hiking poles, I highly recommend watching a video on how to properly use them. How you point them and wear the strap makes a big difference. Oh, and don’t forget to remove the rubber tips!Tip: Tighten the silver wheel to make sure the height you’ve set stays in place. Then you’re all set to lean all your weight on it!

The poles are just as shown, and were easy to adjust for my height. I don't expect to use them for quite some time, so I can't comment on how they'll feel on the trail. So far so good -- and I'm grateful for the pouch to store them in. Now if I can figure out which of the feet to take with me....

Very well constructed. The ability to fold has been very useful for storing these. Good value for the price.

Have to keep tightening at times. Overall stable