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| Irina5. 02. 2013 23:20:30 |
I got Gabel poles as a gift, where would you classify those?
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| sla6. 02. 2013 08:07:52 |
Irina - subcategory: don't look a gift horse in the mouth :-)
I used some of the first Leki poles for a long 12 years - satisfied without comments. Then I used Leki Makalu Superlight (or something like that), until some poles were blown away from me on Elbrus... In between I had some of my brother's poles, which were stolen from me somewhere in Kamniška Bistrica. Now I use some poles (Master, if I'm not mistaken), which I bought relatively cheaply a couple of years ago at Iglu. They are quite okay. But really, for skiing I use one-piece poles. Collapsible ones are only for walking, so I wouldn't philosophize too much here. The only important thing to me is that they have a quality carbide tip.
So does anyone know where I could get cheap (under 50 EUR) one-piece poles with carbide tip?
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| Daaam6. 02. 2013 08:45:05 |
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| sla6. 02. 2013 09:50:39 |
Daaam - won't work. I'd like non-collapsible poles of 110 cm length. Now I had Hofer ones, which performed excellently, but on one after more than 6 years of use the tip broke.
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| sla6. 02. 2013 11:12:54 |
Excellent! I'm going shopping today 
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| viharnik7. 02. 2013 06:58:46 |
Antishock is useless (more of a hindrance than help) and just an unnecessary fashion upgrade for marketing. I hope they don't invent crampons on springs . Tehnomat has good, adjustable ski baskets and they are strong, Kohla has a good locking system and equally indestructible, especially the tips that screw on.
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| lakkon7. 02. 2013 12:23:31 |
Those Adventure Tour Kohla are no longer in stock or they don't include winter baskets and tip at that price as shown in the picture. If I think about it, 70 EUR seems a bit too much for poles. Sure, probably better quality and better locking with that S-Lock. But on the other hand, Tehnomat is in Slovenia, spare parts and service available immediately, users are satisfied, and I'd save money. Even without suspension, Tehnomat M65 is only 37 EUR somewhere. And I can buy the rest additionally, what I need. M65 OK? Because I actually do quite a few paths practically without poles. For extra safety on descents and occasional help up there if crisis, they come in handy, right? Anti-shock maybe not that important to me. If I used them intensively all the time, but since I don't, I think not. Next poles will have S-Lock locking system.
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| slamca7. 02. 2013 18:32:56 |
@viharnik: This one with springs for crampons is good  . Should have them front and back, step downhill would extend nicely and instead of two hours only one needed. Think about patenting it 
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| som697. 02. 2013 19:15:35 |
In the Tehnomat company they service poles of all brands!
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| ljubitelj gora18. 02. 2013 13:00:40 |
Does anyone have Hervisa trekking poles for 20 euros with Kilimanjaro written on them? I'm wondering how long they lasted for him.
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| dolenjka&primorc18. 02. 2013 13:21:01 |
Not suitable for high mountains, because they quickly tear off the bottom plastic with the tip. Tested, 2 x !!!
Recommend Tehnomat 
LP, D&P
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| Kokta19. 02. 2013 20:47:56 |
If you mean to "fold" them after every tour, then about 2 months. Tips wear out very quickly too, so I advise against.
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| bmare19. 02. 2013 21:15:52 |
Cheap poles like Kilimanjaro I advise against.
Had very bad experiences. Lifespan not very long either.
Since then using Tehnomat 3-part ones and no major complaints. Tips don't wear out too fast. First ones used 2-3 years, second already 4th year with intermediate service (rubber replacement).
After winter tours I disassemble them to dry.
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| bmare19. 02. 2013 21:32:00 |
Model 65.
Feel - cork handle surely better than rubber.
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| Kokta19. 02. 2013 21:36:52 |
I have a feeling you can't go wrong here. Whatever you choose, it should be ok.
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| lakkon20. 02. 2013 23:41:39 |
M65 Tehnomat poles I got are really OK for me. I don't need antishock.
One question: has anyone made their own so-called extended handle on poles?
If yes: how did you do it + what material did you use? Super glue or other strong glue?
I'd go check Merkur, Bauhaus and similar stores right away to see on the spot what all I could use (rubber, foam, cork, ??). Maybe find something at home on the farm too.
Probably useful on some unpleasant steep terrains on traverses, when holding one pole normally, the other lower and we're more 'stable' + on fast-changing terrain so no need to constantly adjust pole lengths.
It won't be a problem for me to make it, I just need that right advice.
Thanks in advance.
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| FLEKSARCA21. 02. 2013 00:32:30 |
Interesting question, I wouldn't get into that because it's easier in the abundance of poles to buy ones with extended handles. You know how it is with such home modifications, it will fail when you least expect it. When you need to readjust the poles, just take the time and that's it. If you've just bought Tehnomat ones and the budget doesn't allow for new ones, then use them and fulfill your wishes next time. Maybe just one tip: I had issues with the rubber handle slipping on the poles, I glued them with silicone, no problems since .
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