My left knee reminded on a recent hike with my family that it doesn’t like hiking down hill, and I took it easy but I still had a painful descent on the steep parts. I had been wanting to get a pair of trekking poles so got these to help with my knees. These poles are made from sturdy aluminum, with aluminum lever locks and easy to read height markings. The pair weighs about 1.2 pounds, collapses down to 25” long, and extents up to 53” with two extensions. There aren’t any instructions included, but youtube has many good tutorials for newbies. The markings on the tubes will tell you the height of the poles if you set both to the same number. For example, if you set both sections to 120 / 47 then total pole height will be 120cm or 47 inches. It’s nice way to quickly set them to the height you want. The lever locks were very loose when I first received the poles, but they are easy to adjust without tools by turning the burled nut on the back of the lever. Be sure to tighten them so they don't slip when you put your full weight on them. These poles don’t appear to have a left or right. The straps are the same and I find that the padding in the strap is too short and leaves part of my thumb rubbing up on the woven nylon strap. This set comes with wide and narrow baskets for snow or general use and also comes with rubber tips if you’re using them in sensitive areas. This set doesn’t come with a carry bag but does come with two plastic clips you can use to keep the poles together during storage. Pro - sturdy construction - cork handles - lever locks - easy to read height markings - carbide steel tips Con - not enough strap padding for thumb - no carry bag - many cheaper poles on the market seem to have most of the features of these poles.

This is my first set of trekking poles. I picked them up for my wife and I as we do a lot of walking. Much of the time we're on pavement, but we often do power walks on the beach and want to do more hiking off-road as well. The stylish Tiger Paw 7075 Trekking Poles seem like the perfect fit. This offering from Mons Peak IX is impressive right out of the box. They ship fully compacted and attached via two plastic clips that you can use to store them together. No carry case or bag is included, but that's not a deal breaker. They fit easily in a vehicle's trunk or in mid-sized luggage. I found their aluminum construction to be very lightweight yet with enough heft that they are comfortable to use. Height is adjusted using two lever-locks and easily hand-tighted nuts. Tighten the nuts just enough so that it isn't too hard to snap the lever in place and they stay put when locked even after a long walk. The proper height is where your elbow is a 90˚ angle when holding the grip. Said grip is ergonomically contoured and made from ultra absorbent cork that stays grippy and dry feeling even when my hand sweats in the humid South Florida summer heat. The integrated strap is adjustable and provides confidence that you won't drop your pole accidentally. Also, having them in hand feels as though they lend to wider strides and thus enhances the workout experience. The metal spikes on the ends are covered by a removable rubber nibs for flat surface trekking. I wonder how long these will hold up, but so far wear is minimal. They come with "baskets" for snow or sand which I'll definitely be using for beach power walks. There are no instructions for how to adjust the poles and straps or to install the baskets, but it is fairly easy to figure out. There are numbers on the poles for height adjustment, but I guess you need to do some research if you want to use them. I didn't need to. In summation, these poles are purpose built and look the part. They command respect from others on the trail, and can be handy when encountering unfriendly wildlife (or persons with bad intentions). My wife was bitten by a dog while out for a walk once, and wishes she had the Tiger Paw in that instance. It also isn't uncommon for alligators, coyotes, and snakes to share the pathways in our areas. The 7505 is added insurance in case of such encounters. I would only suggest using them in defense as a last resort however -- it is better to give such creatures wide berth if possible. Despite their light weight and adjustable nature, the Mons Peak IX Tiger Paw 7075 Trekking Poles are solidly constructed tools for hiking. If you're hoofing it over long distance and uneven terrain, they can be lifesavers. ~ Kort

I got these through the Amazon Vine program to review. These are amazing trekking poles, I used them on a recent hiking trip and they worked great. They are a bit heavier than the Black Diamond Z-Z poles I normally use but I love that they are adjustable in size. They can be configured to have the spike bottom, basket bottom, or rubber foot. Very nice that they snap together for easy carrying. I also really loved the cork hand grips. They are very easy to adjust the height and have markers on the poles so you can easily adjust to the same height again. This was great because both my husband and son could use these poles with a quick height adjustment. Overall these are really nice trekking poles. They are great if a lot of people could be using the same set of poles. They aren't awesome if you are really budgeting for weight or space. If you are looking for something really lightweight that is sized for just one person I would spend a bit more money and get the Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z Z-Poles, 110. Pros: - Adjustable height - Easy to adjust - Versatile (spike, basket, and rubber ends) - Love the cork grips - Poles snap together for storage Cons: - Heavier than my Black Diamond Z-Z Poles - Bulkier than Z-Z poles - No place to store basket ends, will probably get lost - No carrying or storage bag included.

Good quality trekking poles. They telescoping, easily adjustable with two metallic red snap locks. They look nice. It came with snow and sand accessories. Has a nice cork grip. You can connect them together with a plastic clip for storage (except for the snow/sands basket - you have to store it close to the poles lest you forget and misplace them). The only thing is the weight, it is not as light as carbon which can be advantageous on steeper mounting hikes.

One of the best walking sticks I've used and they included many of the things that I wouldn't have expected but glad they did. the height measurements on the bottom allow for you always being able to re-establish the height so that you may be more willing to fold them down for storage. The handles are comfortable cork and the straps are adjustable. The legs expand by way of snap lock latches and the bottoms can be flat rubber or pointed steel. These are better than a "cane" in so many ways so if you know someone that needs assistance walking, these could be a help but certainly not a crutch replacement.

Very nice long walking poles. They clip together for storage. My one concern is that I think while the cork handle will mold to your grip, I don't see the cork lasting well if exposed to much water or weather. But for now they are very comfortable to use while walking or hiking. Well made. They extend to a nice height, and collapse for easy storage

I have been backpacking with friends for over 25 years now. About 15 years ago the first set of trekking poles showed up. And it wasn't long before everyone else had a set. I have not hiked with poles regularly. I occasionally would borrow a pair, but never felt the need to get a pair for myself. (I am the only of my set of hiking friends that has not had knee surgery.) My main complaint against getting poles was the weight and the size and the ability to get them small enough to store without a problem. These fold down quite small (about 24 inches) and will clip to one another with removable clips. They are also super light and strong. My only complaint, and it isn't a serious one, is that it would have been nice to get a camera attachment point to make this a monopod. But it is the only complaint I have and I could have gone with another one that had that option. But I didn't and I am happy with these.

These poles have the build quality and sturdiness that I would expect for this price point. They are extremely light for non-carbon-fiber poles, and the metal adjustment levers are strong and durable. Adjustable poles will never be as sturdy as fixed-height poles, but thee levers clamp down very tightly, giving as solid a lock as I think it's reasonable to expect for this style. The cork handles are comfortable, and the shafts have just the right amount of spring to them. The included snow discs screw in easily (remove the rubber tips and unscrew the guards first), but - living in the Deep South - I have no way to evaluate their effectiveness. The rubber feet and the spikes they cover, however, are perfectly suited for most hiking situations. In general, build quality, weight and durability all seem consistent with the price point. I'll update this review if time proves otherwise.

You will love these. Quality screams out visually and texture. Very lightweight and extremely well-made. Feels great in the hand.

continued... This set comes with wide and narrow baskets for snow or general use and also comes with rubber tips if you’re using them in sensitive areas. This set doesn’t come with a carry bag but does come with two plastic clips you can use to keep the poles together during storage. Pro - sturdy construction - cork handles - lever locks - easy to read height markings - carbide steel tips Con - not enough strap padding for thumb - no carry bag - many cheaper poles on the market seem to have most of the features of these poles.

My left knee reminded on a recent hike with my family that it doesn’t like hiking down hill, and I took it easy but I still had a painful descent on the steep parts. I had been wanting to get a pair of trekking poles so got these to help with my knees. These poles are made from sturdy aluminum, with aluminum lever locks and easy to read height markings. The pair weighs about 1.2 pounds, collapses down to 25” long, and extents up to 53” with two extensions. There aren’t any instructions included, but youtube has many good tutorials for newbies. The markings on the tubes will tell you the height of the poles if you set both to the same number. For example, if you set both sections to 120 / 47 then total pole height will be 120cm or 47 inches. It’s nice way to quickly set them to the height you want. The lever locks were very loose when I first received the poles, but they are easy to adjust without tools by turning the burled nut on the back of the lever. Be sure to tighten them so they don't slip when you put your full weight on them. These poles don’t appear to have a left or right. The straps are the same and I find that the padding in the strap is too short and leaves part of my thumb rubbing up on the woven nylon strap. continued...

These are good quality trekking poles. They have two extension pieces, both of which have markings so you can always set them to the same height. They have hand straps that are easy to tighten, and cork-like material for grips, which is very comfortable. You can leave the rubber tips on or remove them if you need to "dig in" a bit." Overall, I'm very pleased with these.

I've tried these out on several trails and different terrains and have been pleased with the build and performance of these trekking poles. They are sturdy, lightweight and well-built and I like the design and look of them. The grip on them is good and I find them comfortable to use. There is good height and wrist strap adjustment and they have little clips where you can snap them together for transport or storage. They did not come with instructions which is unfortunate for anyone who isn't familiar with use or adjustment of trekking poles but if that fits you just look up videos on how to adjust trekking poles for a proper fit.

There are no instructions, so I will say this: the height should be set at where your hand in the cork holder makes your arm form a 90 degree L, not a v ,but where your fore arm is parallel to the ground. I'm the sort of person who marks them for an easy way to tell each time the right length. These are very sturdy and fairly light weight, I thought at first they were a bit heavy, but separated they are pretty light. They have an attractive high tech look. The flip locks are easy, but be sure and tighten the finger bolts on the back of the lock. They are easy to tighten. There are numbers to help with the height, but I didn't need them, I just set them for my arm height. Not sure how to use the numbers as there was no instructions. The cork handles are comfortable and a good grip with sweaty hands and the straps are a plus. You can switch off the rubber tips and sand baskets (the little round disk over the end) easily for the ski pole baskets, under the rubber tips is a pointy tip for the snow. The rubber tip seems pretty rugged and will last for awhile, although I don't know, some people walk with these all the time, it will definitely shorten the life of the rubber tip, I only use them for situations where balance may be an issue, like crossing a creek or something. This is of course personal preference and dependant on balance issues. My only wish is, instructions for people who've never used trek poles and a small bag to store the baskets and tips when not in use. I like the poles and I recommend them

I got these through the Amazon Vine program to review. These are amazing trekking poles, I used them on a recent hiking trip and they worked great. They are a bit heavier than the Black Diamond Z-Z poles I normally use but I love that they are adjustable in size. They can be configured to have the spike bottom, basket bottom, or rubber foot. Very nice that they snap together for easy carrying. I also really loved the cork hand grips. They are very easy to adjust the height and have markers on the poles so you can easily adjust to the same height again. This was great because both my husband and son could use these poles with a quick height adjustment. Overall these are really nice trekking poles. They are great if a lot of people could be using the same set of poles. They aren't awesome if you are really budgeting for weight or space. If you are looking for something really lightweight that is sized for just one person I would spend a bit more money and get the