NEWSTART PARTS Trekking Poles, Ultra Strong Hiking/Walking Poles with Lightweight 7075 Aluminum/Natural Cork and EVA Foam Grips, Adjustable Quick Lever-Lock, No Sweaty Hand, One Pair (2 Poles)

I am a very avid hiker and go wilderness backpacking for up to 5 days at least once a year. Good hiking poles are a MUST, especially when you are tired and are carrying more than 50 lbs on your back.I bought this set of hiking poles for my beginner backpacking friend. Compared to my preferred brand of Leki trekking poles that cost at least $130, these Newstart poles at $30 are a BARGAIN.I am happy to say that these poles work just fine for casual hiking, and in fact bought a few extras for other beginner hikers get tired. At the price, I don't mind trusting them to beginners because if they break them, then it's no big deal. What's more important, however, is that these poles can help make trips for tired hikers much more enjoyable.PROS- Sturdy- Inexpensive- Can quickly adjust the length of the poles- Extra accessories for hiking in muddy conditions, rocky areas, concrete, and snow- Comes with carry bag (though I don't personally see much use for it)- Product picture on Amazon shows how to correctly loop the hand into the strap (from bottom up)CONS- No number marking on the lower part of the pole- Product came with one of the levers having fallen off. I re-attached the lever, but the concern that it could fall off during hiking gives me some great concerns, especially when it's needed most: a hiker slipping or falling- One of the strap stoppers fell out. I initially had no idea what it was for, but after realizing how the other pole had it in place and that it is used to stop the strap from lengthening, it made sense- No manual. This would have been handy to explain how the strap stoppers are supposed to be used. It would also have helped beginning hikers learn how to properly use the poles. Oddly, the Amazon product description does include a picture of how to correctly loop the hand into the strap (from bottom up)TIPSRemove the protective tip cover when you hike in the wilderness as the tip will provide a stronger grip on rocks and dirt. When walking on concrete for an extended period of time, put the cover back on to protect the tip. A pair of mud baskets is included to help keep the poles from sinking.When you go downhill, you want the poles to be a bit longer so your elbows make an angle between 90-120 degrees. Going uphill, keep the poles shorter so your elbows angle between 45-90 degrees.If you found this review helpful, please hit the "Yes/Helpful" button below to encourage me to write more. Thank you!

These are very nice trekking poles. Initially, I thought they were not adjustable for tightness on the length adjusters. But you have to turn the little black knobs on the side to tighten them so they will snug up tight. Although, at first, this seems like a strange solution it will allow for adjustment as the adjustment cams age. I had a tripod with similar adjustment mechanisms. As they aged they got loose–not good if you are depending on them for physical support! After I made the requite adjustments with the black knobs I decided these are great poles that will work for a variety of environments. My favorite is the default with normal end attachments. There are several others including snow, loose soil (or compact sand), and added traction (that look like little rubber feet). The handles are comfortable with straps to prevent losing the poles in case of a spill.

These hiking/walking poles are great for adding stability on a variety of terrains, especially if you tend to be a bit unstable on your feet. They come with a storage bag and are substantial and well-made, lightweight, can be hooked together, and fold easily for storing and/or packing. The handles are EFA foam (I’m not sure what EFA foam is) but the foam gives a comfortable but secure grip and come with adjustable wrists straps which I found easy to use. The only suggestion I would have is that the foam be in a darker color, like black or dark grey so that over time the handles don’t get grungy looking from use. The set includes various rubber tips to use on different types of surfaces. The aluminum lever locks allow you to adjust the height of the poles to your preferred height and stay secure. Perfect for walking and hiking. Great value for the price.

These hiking poles come with several different tips that you can use depending on where you are walking. On pavement, snow, or mud for example. They collapse similarity to tripod legs, and they come with a storage bag. My set had no instructions, so I had to figure out that you must tighten the little black screws on the clamp adjustments while they are open, then close the clamp to tighten it. If you don’t tighten the black screw looking parts, the pole collapses when you put weight on them. I think I have figured out which attachment is for which surface, but instructions are always appreciated, as well as tips on how high you should have the poles and how to best them. I like the straps, they are handy and prevent you from dropping the poles.

These are nice solid, but light, hiking poles made out of aluminum and with cork handles. Cork is nice for getting a good grip even when wet (lots of fishing rods use cork handles) but are also good for temperature extremes. They did not come with any directions but it wasn't hard to figure it out - the lower ends should be extended all the way (there is a locking knob as well as a screw-type tightener to make things really secure). The middle section has markings so you can align the measurements evenly. Directions might better explain what the best setting was - in stead I had to wing it. There are removable ends for walking in sand, snow rocks or gravel - no instructions to advise but, again, not too hard to figure it out. They also come with a bag to hold the poles. I would have preferred an additional small bag to keep all the ends together, or to see the bag a bit larger to accommodate them. Packing everything onto the back is tight, and I worry about losing the ends when taking the poles in and out of the bag.In general, however, I think these will make a welcome addition to my hiking kit and I look forward to a nice trail soon.