Aztrek Comfortable Pair of Telescopic Trekking Poles | Black Walking Hiking Poles with Anti-Shock & Lock mode with Extra feet tips | Cork Aluminum Walking Sticks | Adjustable foldable hiking stick |

I am an older ex-rugby player who at 72 is now experiencing some problems in lower limb joints. I decided to give trekking poles a try. The reviews on Amazon were persuasive and in very short time my poles arrived.They were easy to assemble and adjust and all the extra bits to go with them were present.They are a positive aid to me, particularly walking over rough ground and cope well with my sixteen stone on the move. I experience increased stability and am impressed with their sturdiness. Just a word of caution. I found very quickly that I could move more easily, but also at a quicker pace. My first outing found me happily exceeding my normal walk length and delighted at the decreased discomfort. I paid the price the next day however, but I'm wise enough to note that it is muscular stiffness, not the aching in my joints that evidences my endeavours.I am delightedly looking forward to continuing an improved daily walking existence with my Aztrek poles and am looking forward to a week's walking holiday in Northumberland at the beginning of September.

I've never used poles before whilst walking but after suffering a certain amount of knee pain when decending hills, fells etc a friend recommended them. Just got back from the lakes and after using them on particularly steep decents I have found them to be a great help, they kind of enable your arms to act like a shock absorber and take some of the impact out of your legs, they also make you feel more sure footed. What the difference between these poles and very expensive ones is I can't say but I find these very well made and the locking mechanism is very secure, the grips are comfortable and the poles are light weight. On longevity time will tell, but at present I am very happy with both the quality and the price and would recommend these

After having struggled with my left knee on a recent walking holiday in North Devon (It wasn't intended, my idea was to spend most of my time on the beach but the other half had other ideas!) I decided that I needed a bit of assistance for future treks. I had seen many walkers using trekking poles and a close friend of mine uses them regularly so, after plenty of advice, I had a look around for something suitable. The number of options available is huge but I knew that i wanted something sturdy and something that didn't look like a walking stick. After much searching, I came across the Aztrek poles. For a start, they look good and the reviews were good also so I decided to buy them. Un-boxed, they don't disappoint. The best thing about them is the cork pistol-grip handles, they look very cool indeed, and adjusting them for height is very easy. This would probably have been a five star rating were it not for the fact that I have only tested them by stomping around indoors, which isn't really a fair test of the efficacy. However, I have no doubt that these poles will be of great benefit to my future walking exploits.

These seemed to be a fair compromise on quality versus price. They are certainly more robust than tempting cheaper items, and although only used twice, they have been subjected to cross country Dartmoor walks, and as I need a little help on steeper descents, they do have to cope with some extra pressure. Comfortable to use, and they seem sturdy in quality. Two extra ferrules supplied are a good idea. Recommended.

I like these. The only reason they don't get five stars is because they don't quite fulfill the need that I have for them. I'm recovering from a broken leg, and wanted something that is less encumbering than a crutch, and more supportive than a walking stick. Mind you, I'm probably not entirely used to them yet; so my opinion might gravitate to five stars over time.Construction and ease of use are great.June 2017: I am now updating my review, since, having had use of these for a few weeks, they have become five star items in my opinion.It took a little while to become used to using them; I now find that they are definitely more useful than a walking stick, and definitely less of an encumbrance than a crutch. I haven't, incidentally, yet used them as a pair. The next walking holiday I take, I may while take both of them.Anything negative? The one advantage of a stick or a crutch is that people automatically give up seats on trains and buses. These make me look fit and healthy, and I have to ask!

Well packaged and arrived swiftly. Have had a good look at these walking sticks and found them to be actually well made. the sections move smoothly and clamp effectively. Tried out on a 10 mile walk over boggy and steep ground and gave me reassurance that the sections wouldn't slip through the clamps and they didn't, even though at times I leant quite heavily on the stick (6' 5" & 18.00 st) . Its beyond my comprehension why some walkers spend a fortune on high priced similar products, when products like these sticks are available. Excellent value for money and highly recommend.

I bought these poles to climb Mount Kenya - on the second day the poles snapped leaving me needing to borrow a spare pair - very disappointed with this purchase!

They are ok for the price.Quite heavy and the springs inside have failed after about 4 months of hiking, but, I cant expect too much from a relatively well priced item.