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| Gorazd G2. 06. 2010 20:04:35 |
But I once "succeeded" in something else. Because of a hiking pole (location: middle of Krma, on flat ground) I ended up in ER. 
No worries, I didn't stab myself 
(Too) long story ...
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| turbo2. 06. 2010 20:58:24 |
Gorazd G, you won't believe it. I too had an accident on flat ground in Možnica because of a pole. And ended up in ER. Scans showed nothing serious, but it hurt, at least another week...
I didn't stab myself either... there was a dog nearby... no, it didn't bite me 
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| Božo6727. 07. 2010 20:28:05 |
Heh, I also use those with pedometer. Feels great to finally see what distance I've walked. And pedometer really works extremely motivating.
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| gregcs127. 07. 2010 21:54:22 |
@Gorazd, turbo
We have time, we're really interested 
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| amyZ15. 11. 2010 21:15:19 |
I read your opinions on hiking poles. For now I still walk around without them, but slowly deciding to buy. With boyfriend we somehow concluded it's better to buy non-folding and as light as possible. On advice of some people who use them. Prices of those are of course higher. Some lower price range poles are folding and even quite heavier than others. What would you advise me? Per year we do about 10-15 hikes, haven't gone above 2000m yet.
And what handles are better? Plastic probably least right?
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| Zebdi15. 11. 2010 21:22:03 |
I use Leki ones; folding and with extended handle (some kind of foam). Folding because on technically more demanding paths they go on backpack, extended handle is very useful for me in winter. One more thing: on ascent I usually have poles shorter than on descent.
Regards,
P.
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| Marky3. 12. 2011 21:19:12 |
Hi..
Because I completely destroyed my hiking poles on the last descent now I have to buy new ones 
You know when you get to the store there are hundreds of poles to choose from and prices from 10€ up to 100€ or even more..
So what do you advise which poles should I buy or do you have any suggestion? I need hiking poles
Thanks in advance for the answers..
Best,
Marko
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| viharnik3. 12. 2011 21:37:06 |
If you want durable reliable poles then choose Kohla(Austria). Namely Leki poles already failed me in the conical thread Kohla almost twice as old though completely flawless and also the tube profile at Kohla is incomparably better quality on torsion stiffness. New Kohla series are generally mega. From kevlar-aluminum like light series and various types-models. For this quality price-wise around 80€ still slightly cheaper than quality-worse competition even with known "brands".
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| ljubitelj gora3. 12. 2011 21:58:46 |
I bought these current ones in the Sport2000 store; now the store has been renamed to a new name. For them I paid 15-20 euros. I'm satisfied with the poles. For me it's a bit different because I'm more financially limited. Otherwise, buy better ones for around 50-60 euros; they'll be OK. I also had poles for only 8 euros from the shopping center; they served me well but after multiple uses always one lower part fell out, assembled back and on.
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| matejn3. 12. 2011 22:15:26 |
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| skalar504. 12. 2011 02:56:00 |
I myself have had 3 different poles from the Black Diamond firm for the last 20 years.
And I don't change them.
Compared to all previously used Komperdells, Lekis, etc....
And to be clear: I paid for all of them at retail price in the store.
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| geppo4. 12. 2011 07:11:51 |
Everyone has their own experiences with poles (good or bad). I used my Leki successfully for almost 5 years. Once I broke the right one but in those conditions any would have. A few days ago I broke another one in a fall.
Immediately went looking for other poles.
http://www.iglusport.si/palice-zlozljive-xz-145-antishock
why did I decide for cheaper ones?
More and more I hear "they were stolen from me"
So I didn't choose poles in the price range of 80-110 euros anymore.
These that I bought now seem strong enough for my weight and height. Poles in the price range 25-35 euros twisted for me already at normal load.
LP
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| GregorC4. 12. 2011 09:44:22 |
I long had poles from Tehnomat (http://www.tehnomat.si/index.php?cat_id=8) and was very satisfied with them. And lots of spare parts and service provided.
Now already three years using McKinley poles and no problems with them either. Both about same price class (around 50€).
Otherwise as the user above me says. Everyone has own experiences and knows what suits. LP
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| garmin4. 12. 2011 15:08:44 |
Pretty stupid to give lots of money for poles. Unless you hate money.
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| Irina4. 12. 2011 15:33:21 |
@Marky
It was really interesting for me to read your posts. I belong to the generation when we found a stick at the start of the hike just in the nearby bush and returned it to the bush on return. Some who were more pedantic devoted more time to choosing this aid, carved it artistically and kept it carefully.
Later I got a wooden military ice axe somewhere, I still have it today as a memento, which was heavy "like cent", but I carried it like it was a bet. Then the ice axe was replaced by ordinary ski poles. They served me well. In winter for skiing, in summer to the hills.
And finally foldables came; I had them for more than ten years, they were already a bit "worn", but I didn't decide to buy new ones because they still served me well.
This summer they got a new owner/owneress. Someone stole them from me under the Prisanka wall. I hope they are satisfied with them as I was.
On return I told the Tičarca caretaker "po tadvala" that thieves had sneaked into the mountains too. He pushed a pair of forgotten poles into my hands and wished me luck. Like the first ones, I also don't know what brand these are, but they serve me excellently. Why not, the new ones still have "fedrček", mine didn't.
What can I say, more than the price, the decisive feeling is when you take them in your hands and test them. If it's good, they are good; if not, you search further.
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| Marky6. 12. 2011 10:45:32 |
Irina, you're quite right about the "forest poles" which we all used a couple of years ago, but time forces us to move forward and replace them with more durable and more useful ones.
I'm just the kind of guy who checks before buying what to get and how a certain thing behaves in "reality". You know that when you go to the store the seller pushes the most expensive poles as the best (of course there are bright exceptions), but sadly it's not always so.
Otherwise thanks everyone for the answers.. you've helped me see what to look for.. hehe
Does anyone maybe know some action prices for poles?
Thanks again and nice hiking greeting
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| urbancek6. 12. 2011 13:33:32 |
My answer is as follows: Regarding the length adjustment system, Black Diamond is super (especially for cold days), regarding material quality I have to praise Leki. I have their aluminum poles that didn't break even under the most awkward loads (it was extremely bent when I uncontrollably leaned on it, but it didn't break).
Best regards!
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| Irina6. 12. 2011 17:24:58 |
Marky 6.12.2011
Thanks for the respectful addressing, but here we're like in the mountains and we all use informal you, regardless of age or hiking mileage.
I see I was clumsy in writing about the poles. I just remembered my/our hiking beginnings. And like back then, some of you today are more prudent and do everything thoughtfully. I've always liked that. Myself, as you figured, I'm not that precise.
Lots of success with buying new poles and may they serve you well and long.
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