Cascade Mountain Tech Carbon Fiber Quick Lock Trekking Poles

We hike several times a week and go ~10 miles each time. These poles are never not in my hands. They have saved me from serious injury on several occasions. I have neuropathy in my left leg/foot that causes drop foot. I took a fall going down a cliff and the poles caught on a tree and stopped my fall. I had broken ribs, wrist and thumb, but it would have been worse if I hadn’t had the poles. Amazingly, the pole was still working perfectly and I still use today! We decided to purchase an additional set for each of us a couple years ago, and interchange using the sets. Couples we hike with also have Cascade poles, which speaks highly on the quality of the product! We have decided to purchase 2 more sets so we can keep a set for each of us at our 2nd home. In total we will each have 3 sets of poles. Similar poles cost 3-4 times more, so save your money! Don’t hesitate purchasing these trekking poles. You won’t regret your decision!

My wife and I have used these for years for hiking. Then two years ago she had a knee replaced and uses one Trekking pole for stability. She is a medical professional and keeps her Trekking pole by her side as she makes her rounds. She has become a poster child for your Trekking poles as many of her patients have asked where she purchased them. They all remark how light they are and how they are able to fold up. Best poles we have ever used. And yes we are still hiking! She now needs to order new “gym shoe tips” because she has worn down the tread!

I love these poles. Have had them for 4 years and have abused them from ski slopes to summits of Whitney, Izta, Orizaba & Toluca. I was suspicious of how they'd hold up to serious abuse, but they've held up beyond expectations.

They are light and yes easy to use but no matter how tight I make the screws they keep shortening when I need most coming down the mountains. Frustrating. The screws silver portion need to have an indentation for regular, small screwdriver to tighten even more.

Have used these poles instead of cane for 4 years, would not use anything else

I have a neurological condition and my balance is not good. This means that I literally use my poles every day, multiple times a day. I constantly push harder than I should probably should and I have never had these buckle, break or complain. my first pair is going on almost 3 years now. The only things showing wear is I have gone through a couple tips and the texture on the grips are almost smooth. They do need to be re-adjusted sometimes - not a big deal... easy. To do. I gave my 92 year old Mom (5'2") a set and one of my brothers (6'1") some. They are tough, strong, light and very adjustable. My only constructive criticism is that I wish the grip was a little bigger and the rubber tops can slip on smooth concrete floors.

I really like my poles but wonder why they keep having to be screwed back tight all the time. Also one of my poles has broken- the bottom section. I use them every day between 4 and 6 miles.

I bought these poles for a few days of hiking in the Adirondacks and they are amazing. Light, durable and easy to adjust. I even saw a few others on the trails with these same poles which is always a good sign. I looked around and did some research before purchasing and like others have written, other poles of equal quality cost 3x or 4x more. And if you've never hied with trekking poles, give it a try, makes all the difference in the world!

I am typically of the belief that you get what you pay for, so I was wary of these poles, but I thought for the price I couldn't go too far wrong, as you can easily pay 3 to 4 times for poles like these. I'm an avid hiker and have been using poles for years. I also don't just use them to steady myself, but to propel me forward, and to cushion me going downhill, so I am pretty hard on them. Just got back from a 24+ mile day hike up Half Dome and Glacier Point and the poles worked great. BTW, if you are going to use poles; put your hands through the loops the correct way - up from the bottom, like a cross country skier.

I love these Cascade M.T. carbon fiber poles and I have Leki and Eddie Bauer aluminum poles but prefer the Cascades. My biggest backpack with them was a November '17 Grand Canyon North Rim-to-South Rim four day trip. At age 74 I needed everything LIGHT and these Cascade CF poles were perfect.

I'm 77. Hiking without poles is not longer much fun especially with a 60 lb. pack. These things worked perfectly. Light, strong, adjustable. I'm getting my wife a pair.

I took the carbon fiber poles on my 9 day Tour of Mt Blanc. LOVE them. Fit perfectly in checked luggage and performed beautifully on my trip. My hiking partner had another brand of collapsable poles as did another couple I encountered. Both had to buy new poles in Europe. I love the cork grip and the shape . The quick lock is easy and interchangeable tips came in very handy for a variety of conditions. I'm giving a pair of these for Christmas.