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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 Summit Carbon trekking poles continue this legacy with a host of useful features to help you throughout your journey Read More
Also I think the straps on these are their slightly thicker/stiffer ones. Some of their upper end poles have straps that are more like the usual Leki, but these are pretty comfy and much better than the low end thinner unbanded nylon webbing.
I loved my Fizans too. I slipped and fell on one and kinked the top section, and then on a day hike a couple weeks later did the same to the remaining pole. Do I blame the poles or hiking in Chacos in wet weather? The Chacos probably, or poor judgement.
Massdrop;
"To start, each pole is constructed from lightweight carbon-fiber Titanal and weighs just 16 ounces."
"Weight per pole: 15.9 oz (450 g)"
The 15.9 oz weight is per pair, according to all of the other sites selling these. no longer listed on Komperdell web site.
So I just pulled them out of my gear and it appears that the upper 2 sections are carbon, and the last section is titanal. The section that appears to be titanal rings more like aluminum when I flick it with my nail. However it’s not exactly like aluminum, it’s like a cross between the two. When I use these, I notice a reduction in vibration up my arms over the purely carbon ones I previously had. They seem well made, and I like the rounded top grip for when I palm the grips going downhill.
angry.dudeThank you for checking that out! That's very interesting. I like the idea of the lower section being a material less susceptible to damage from rocks too. May get in on this drop...
I have these poles: https://drop.com/buy/54051
Should I get these ones too? I miss the flick lock of my Black Diamonds, but my Fizans are lighter than these ones. Thoughts?
I received mine, about a week late due to weather. The handle is not quite like the picture; a little disappointing as it appears to be an older model of the one pictured. Is this possibly why the description does not fit the product?
BTW, The bottom section on my pair is aluminum.
The description refers to "carbon-fiber Titanal" but those are 2 different things unless it's a composite laminate. Titanal is an aluminum alloy. I have seen 1 review of these poles that stated the bottom section is aluminum, which I've heard of before and sounds like a good idea. Wondering if anyone can confirm in case I get another chance to buy...?