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Komperdell Ridgehiker Cork Trekking Poles
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Inspired by athletes’ spirit of adventure, Austria’s Komperdell has been making ski poles and other alpine gear since 1922. The Ridgehiker cork trekking poles are strong and lightweight with ergonomic cork grips that have integrated woven straps to reduce slipping when wet Read More
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FlaminHot
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Dec 7, 2018
They were used for about 2000 miles on the PCT. Would not buy again however. They held up pretty well especially against a hungry Labrador who chewed on the salt infused cork grips. The bad thing was they give out under my full weight+pack (200 lbs). However they held up the tent just fine.
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GinaB
0
Dec 6, 2018
Are the grips all cork or a cork composite? I unknowingly purchased a pair with cork composite grips in the past and don’t want to make that mistake again.
Stepbystep
549
Mar 13, 2019
GinaBI know this was an old question but wanted to put in my two cents. These are in fact a composite but it's a nice material and it's different than the older grips used by Komperdell (and really old Leki). It's not a pure plain soft cork like you'd find on a fishing pole, but a matrix of resin and cork. This is good, makes it durable and resists moisture and slime. If you've had the older Komperdell grips that were kind of hard, these are softer but still firm (not at all like real cork or foam grips). I got a pair of these for much cheaper on amazon, still can get them there from at least one seller.
A community member
Dec 6, 2018
I have these. They're excellent. They're slightly heavier than some of the carbon fiber competition, but they're very tough, and the cork handles are pretty much perfect. Locks are aluminum, not plastic like many others. I've seen them cheap elsewhere recently, but not this cheap. I suspect Komperdell is phasing them out or updating, but this is a great price for great poles.
RioK
34
Mar 2, 2018
Hi Everyone
Apologies on the confusion this has caused. Just to clarify, we are offering the NON compact version of the Cork Trekking Pole. The specs were written for the compact version , as many of you have pointed out. We are in the process of updating the copy now.
sdhutch
0
Mar 2, 2018
I was going to buy, but need to know which version this is. Can someone at Massdrop confirm if this is the compact or non-compact version? A few of us have asked this question but there is no definitive answer yet. Thank you.
Topohero
2
Mar 2, 2018
Is this the compact version or the non-compact one? The title states its the non-compact, specs are for the compact and the pictures show the non-compact version (140cm max). It's all conflicting.
SequoiaGhost
52
Mar 1, 2018
Just noticed the length: "Adjustable length: 23–47.2 in (58.4–120 cm)." Shop carefully. I'm 5'10" and I typically range from 110cm to 135cm on the trails. I couldn't use these as they don't adjust within a range that is usable for me. Buy what fits you and your use conditions. If you're on small inclines/declines you wouldn't require as wide a range of adjustment as I use. I hope that makes sense and helps out.
SequoiaGhost
52
Mar 2, 2018
Sugar_FreeSo now you're left to wonder which is correct, the image or the description. For what's it worth, my poles are 140 cm so perhaps these are as well.
I'll add that the vario baskets have notches removed to fit on tabs on the pole stem. If you use the poles without the baskets, those tabs that provide an anchor for your baskets, get worn down. When you add the baskets on poles with worn tabs, the baskets will be less secure because their anchor tabs have be reduced in size and are no longer symmetrical, the fit just isn't as good. As a result, I always hike with the baskets on. Issue solved as far as I am concerned. Just something you may want to consider. I've never used other poles but I see others hiking without any baskets in the summer. I feel like I can't remove my baskets so I can preserve the basket attachment tabs.
Lastly, my poles have a different style cork and strap but these look very similar. Hopefully these are just as comfortable. The straps look better than mine. And the cork is extended a bit, mine are not.
I'll add that the vario baskets have notches removed to fit on tabs on the pole stem. If you use the poles without the baskets, those tabs that provide an anchor for your baskets, get worn down. When you add the baskets on poles with worn tabs, the baskets will be less secure because their anchor tabs have be reduced in size and are no longer symmetrical, the fit just isn't as good. As a result, I always hike with the baskets on. Issue solved as far as I am concerned. Just something you may want to consider. I've never used other poles but I see others hiking without any baskets in the summer. I feel like I can't remove my baskets so I can preserve the basket attachment tabs.
Lastly, my poles have a different style cork and strap but these look very similar. Hopefully these are just as comfortable. The straps look better than mine. And the cork is extended a bit, mine are not.
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