Komperdell C3 Carbon Pro Trekking Poles (2018)

Following up on my own review. I ended up pursuing warranty through mfg. they quickly replaced the faulty lever/clamp on the affected pole and I’ve been using these ever since. They’ve been excellent and sturdy even though I use them at max extension 120mm. Every now and then I have to adjust the torque on the screws to make sure I get the perfect clamp for my height. A little blue loctite helps prevent this frequently. Another reviewer is correct in that they’re very difficult to close the lock during transport without messing with a screw. Generally I leave the clamps open when they’re not in use to prevent wear, but I have almost lost a pole this way (a tree I walked under got caught on it and pulled the section out!) and may start using a rubber band to secure them open. If I had to buy them again I would have gotten the longer pair to give me additional height for my trekking pole tent, although 120mm is recommended for most.

Yea...I liked my Black Diamonds Carbon Z's until the locking button rusted and failed. Still looking...