These are great poles. I used them on a 22 miler in Grand Gulch in southern Utah and they worked equally well in the sand, in the dirt and on the slickrock. I especially like the ease of adjustment and the strength of the locking mechanism. The cork grips are nice. I'm still trying to decide if I like the ergonomic angle of the grips. Overall, a great piece of gear.
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