Collapsible walking stick. This ultra-durable walking stick has a comfortable grip and a shock-absorbing pole. The walking stick is illuminated with 5 bright LEDs, which can rotate 40 degress.
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Package Length:
28.5 inches
Package Width:
5.2 inches
Package Height:
1.7 inches
Package Weight:
0.9 pounds
Average Customer Rating:
based on 32 reviews
Features
Shock-Absorbing walking pole
Rotating LED light
ASSORTED COLORS
Adjustable length: 25" to 54"
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Average Customer Review: ( 32 customer reviews )
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41 of 41 found the following review helpful:
Recovering from knee surgery, this is exactly what I needed for our icy NYC winter this year, so I bought a second one. Jan 24, 2011
By John P. Thiel
"John T."
I had reconstructive knee surgery (ACL replacement et al) on December 6, 2010 after being hit by a car in a crosswalk, and about 20 days later we had twenty inches of snow here in New York City, the first of several storms of snow and freezing rain that would make my life very difficult. I had to go and shovel out my car on my horribly painful leg, and my crutches were completely useless--downright dangerous--for getting to and from my physical therapy appointments as well as out for groceries and such, so in the worst of it I simply left them at home in the interest of safety. The city had done next to nothing about clearing up the roads--didn't even plow--on all but the main streets outside of Manhattan, yet disabled people like me still had to get to the store, the laundromat, and in my case physical therapy. We couldn't even get food or packages delivered for about a week, it was that bad.
Being a lifetime athlete, including cycling (my main thing), hiking, alpine and cross country skiing, snow shoeing and other outdoor activities, I thought this might be a good time to consider trekking poles. But even the highest end trekking poles really didn't fit the bill for my needs. I basically needed something akin to an all-terrain cane, and it had to be strong enough to support my over 200 lb body weight for walking properly.
Miraculous that I found this pole for about $7 here on Amazon. That's not a typo; I paid little more than $7.00 for this pole. So of course I thought it must be junk, but worth a try. If I liked it, I would order a quality pole for top dollar. But I was so pleased with the design, strength, and performance of the first pole that I ordered a second one right away so I could use them like crutches. Suddenly, I was free from crutches for the first time in months!
Major PROS:
As good as a cane, but doesn't look like a cane. This really matters to people who have no choice but to use a cane. And other people still understand that they should get out of your way and hold doors for you.
Strong, durable aircraft grade aluminum. If you feel they aren't constructed strongly enough, then you really should be using crutches or a medical cane which can bear you entire body weight. I plan on using these poles for climbing Mount Fuji next year after I recover from the various surgeries I'm having.
Unlike crutches or a cane, you can adjust the length in small increments, so you don't have to suffer with having it just a bit too high or too low as you do with crutches.
It doesn't appear in the product photos, but the pole comes with a tip basket--which keeps the pole from sinking too far into soft ground or snow--just like a ski pole. You can remove it as needed, but it's a nice bumper guard against accidentally stabbing your feet or the feet of others.
The rubber tip is just fine and plenty durable for the concrete jungle. It also can be taken off and put on again very easily for when you need to switch to the carbide tip and back to the rubber one--such as when I'm going from my barely plowed city street with the big snow banks to the main street where the sidewalks are cleared, and then over an icy sidewalk.
The SHOCK REALLY WORKS, even at my large size. I don't find myself bottoming out the spring. And you can turn it off with a twist.
The light is a nice touch for walking at night, and crossing intersections which are particularly dangerous for those of us who can't run out of the way of a driver who would hit us.
The wrist strap is extremely convenient. You don't have to put your cane or crutches down to use your hands, fumbling for your keys or wallet like an imbecile. Why canes and crutches don't come with wrist straps is beyond me.
The handle design is excellent, allowing you to use the pole as either a regular pole for sports or like a crutch or cane. In any case, it gives you more hand position options than most trekking poles.
Minor CONS:
The strap is not securely fastened to the handle like it is on a ski pole. It's not really a problem, but it would be nice if it were firmly attached.
The handles are a bit small for comfort--but they're big enough.
I suppose locking the length adjustment takes a bit more strength than your average disabled person might have, but it really only needs to be adjusted once if you're using it as a cane, and it does stay securely in place.
BOTTOM LINE: I couldn't be more pleased with this purchase, particularly speaking as someone who really needs something stronger and more functional than the typical hiking pole. I recommend this product unreservedly.
I'll include some pictures later so people can see how I'm using mine and some of the features I especially like.
24 of 26 found the following review helpful:
Shouldn't use as a cane Dec 25, 2007
By A. Apars
"Oakville"
I bought this walking stick for my 87 year old mother who refuses to use a "cane". Although the item is pretty neat and I would use it in a flash when hiking or even walking through our ravine, I don't really trust it to hold her 110 pound frame if she needed it to avoid falling. The joints are fairly stong but do slide in when heavier pressure is applied. SHe does like the built in light, but I'm not sure she will use it. Too bad it does not come in niftier colours to make it look less institutional.
12 of 12 found the following review helpful:
Get It Mar 10, 2010
By Ann D. Lear
"Wesi"
Bought this for my husband for Christmas. He loves it. We live on some hilly property and he uses it to walk around it to see what plants are blooming, etc. If it is getting dark the light works great so we can see the trail. I am considering getting one for me.
8 of 8 found the following review helpful:
Simply Fantastic! Feb 05, 2011
By D. Meyer I am a whisky drinking, cigar smoking, small, fat, 75 year old man that has a collection of canes, walking sticks and staffs and uses them all. This one is already one of my favorites and I had it less than 24 hours. The only thing I can complain about is that it did not come with directions or a whistle and compass. You say directions for a cane? Well, yes. I had been trying to turn the circular knobs between each of the three sections to tighten it. It took me about five minutes to figure out I merely needed to twist each section in opposite directions to tighten it (or loosen it). This cane is ideal for climbing narrow, treacherous, icy, mountain trails. It can easily be extended into a staff when needing to descend steep areas. The flashlight will help you at night, whether climbing such trails or walking in your neighborhood. The cane is very attractive for an aluminum finish. It is also very masculine with its pick shaped handle. It would even go well with rugged clothing or a tuxedo, although I do not think Fred Astaire or Gene Kelly would be want to be seen with anything but their own walking stick. I intend attaching a bicycle bell near the handle and an aluminum cigar tube near the base to hold a cigar. I think there may even be room to attach two holders on the stem to clamp a small bottle of brandy on it. My only concern is whether I can get it on an airplane.
8 of 8 found the following review helpful:
Hiking Pole Jan 30, 2010
By S. Cover
"Iguanian"
Very nice, and even fit into my checked luggage so I didn't have to deal with TSA.
based on 32 reviews
Recovering from knee surgery, this is exactly what I needed for our icy NYC winter this year, so I bought a second one. Jan 24, 2011
By John P. Thiel
"John T."
Shouldn't use as a cane Dec 25, 2007
By A. Apars
"Oakville"
