Mountainsmith Pyrite 7075 Trekking Poles, Red
August 11, 2018 - Comment
The Pyrite trekking poles are expedition worthy poles made with durable aircraft grade 7075 aluminum. These rugged poles come equipped with comfortable dual-density rubber 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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comfortable grips and straps comfortable grips and straps. tips are very grippy and durable. One got stuck unlocked but it turns out that is not uncommon with internal locking poles and is a very easy fix (fully extend(past stop) then tighten). When anti-shock is disabled it still has a slight springiness between the neutral state and compressed, but does still provide the benefits of having the optional lock. I found these to be taller than most poles at full extension, which made them nice for setting up as a post for my…
Forged for Life I bought these trekking poles after suffering from knee pain during a 30 mile backpacking trip in Pennsylvania. I did a lot of research and asked fellow hiking buddies about a good pair of affordable trekking poles and a few mentioned Mountainsmith. I’d have to say I’m very pleased with the Mountainsmith pyrite trekking poles. Lightweight, well build, and easy to use. If you ever have knee or ankle pain while hiking and looking for a good quality trekking pole I highly suggest the Mountainsmith…
They do have added features like the shock absorption that adds to the weight These were the first trekking poles I ever used and in many ways still my favorites. Be aware that by backpacking standards, they are a bit heavy. They do have added features like the shock absorption that adds to the weight. But if you take these on long treks – you will feel them in your arms.I took these on a nearly 2 week 150 miler through some muddy then rocky then muddy again terrain. They performed remarkably well. If you twist close the telescoping sections tight enough they…