Mountainsmith Carbonlite Pro Trekking Poles, Slate
June 9, 2017 - Comment
Updated for 2014 – The Carbonlite Pro trekking poles are light weight and ideal for long days on the trail. Blending carbon and aircraft grade 7075 aluminum, these rugged poles come equipped with comfortable cork grips, anti-shock system, removable hiking baskets, replaceable rubber boot tips, and durable carbide tips that provide exceptional traction on rock, trail and scree.
Product Features
- Three telescoping sections – 26.5-Inch comp, 54-Inch ext.
- Spring loaded anti-shock system with twist lock-out feature
- Twist lock Double Cam adjustment
- Removable hiking baskets with locking pin & snow basket compatible
- Molded cork and EVA handle with adjustable wrist strap
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Kept me on my feet instead of my butt Awesome! After we hiked to the top of Round Top Mountain outside of Jasper Arkansas a few weeks ago I decided that they would be a good idea. It had been raining a lot recently and the trail was pretty slick. Took them on our last outing in the Buffalo River area and they really helped a lot. Well made and very light.
Lightweight, strong, and quiet. These poles are lighter and stronger than my ancient REI poles (which I still use, by the way). Because they are carbon and not all aluminum, they actually make less noise as they contact the ground or bump against rocks and roots. This is an advantage for wildlife watching.
A great help Well, I just came out of a 4 day trek into the Grand Canyon with these beauties and they performed flawlessly. I had no clue what kind of trail I was getting into until we got an hour into the trip and realized that it was a severe scramble up and down slopes full of rocks, boulders, gravel and more. There were plenty of down climbs where these poles helped me save my knees, ankles and hips. They took a beating and are all scratched up with war wounds from the rocks. I am very proud of the…