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| Hammers HP5 Anti-Shock Hiking Pole with Compass & Thermometer |
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List Price: $49.95
Our Price: $21.99
You Save: $ 27.96 (56%)
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Manufacturer: Kaito
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Binding: Misc.
Brand: Kaito
Color: Blue
EAN: 0061954000157
Feature: Light weight with ergonomic design
Label: Kaito
Manufacturer: Kaito
Material Type: Aluminum Alloy
Model: HP5
Publisher: Kaito
Studio: Kaito
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Light weight with ergonomic design
3-section telesocpic pole can be extended from 29" to 60"
With compass and thermometer
wearproof carbide tip with snow disk included
Cork handle
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Editorial Reviews:
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HP5 is a perfect companion for your weekend hiking trips. It has a comfortable cork handle with nylon strap and a small EVA grip for use when the stick is folded. The telescopic stick is made of 3 strong aluminum alloy sections and can be adjusted to a desired height between 55" and 27 1/2". It also has spring-loaded antishock mechanism inside which can be turned on/off with a twist between the two sections. Functional graphic on the stick includes a US/Metric Ruler. At the bottom end of the stick, there is a carbide tip hiden inside the rubber endcap. It is very helpful when walking on rocky hard surface. A snow disc is included for use on loose top soil or muddy road. Other convenient accessories include a liquid filled mini compass and a thermometer. Both could be worn on watch band if prefered.
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Customer Rating:
Summary: Hammers Hicking Pole
Comment: Love this pole! Actually I bought two. Takes me up the hills effortlessly. Easy to adjust the height.
Customer Rating: 
Summary: Good value
Comment: I bought this to provide a substitute for a traditional cane to support my bad back after disc replacement - canes are much too short to help when going downhill or down stairs and I wanted something I could keep in the car or throw in a suitcase.
Pros: Sturdy, tall enough even for me (6' 3"), comfortable to carry; wrist strap wide enough to be comfortable and provide support; anti-shock device definitely helps on concrete. Thermometer and compass are toylike but better than nothing in an emergency.
Cons: Lock mechanism difficult to work (I'd hate to try it with wet or gloved hands or if I had arthritis); non-replaceable tips will limit useful life of pole. Poorly packaged and arrived with minor cosmetic damage.
Summary: Well worth what I paid for it ($26), but my next hiking pole will probably be a Black Diamond or Leki because they feature better locking mechanisms.
After Action Evaluation: I used it in the central New Mexico mountains to walk along trails and in and out of streambeds. It was comfortable to carry and more than sturdy enough to support my 240 pounds. I'd buy it again without hesitation; anything better is probably going to be much more expensive.
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Summary: Awesome Walking Stick, beats all others in Reviews!!
Comment: I did a lot of research before purchasing this walking stick. It seemed as if many of the cheaper sticks had problems with the telescoping feature and losing the rubber ends and points breaking. I could not find a bad review on this stick, so I purchased it. It is easy to adjust and the cork handle is great as it keeps your hand cool. I love the added features of the compass and temp. gauge, although I need bifocals to read them. This is a great, sturdy, moderately priced stick and I think it is an excellent stick for the price. I would definately purchase another if I wanted to use two of them.
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Summary: Here's how you tighten the pole
Comment: I haven't used the poles yet, I'm about to take them up Mt. Whitney! The poles fit my hand well and seem comfortable. To tighten the pole turn the metal pole below the plastic connector. The plastic connector itself does not turn, it is just a dust cover! Have fun!
Update: I successfully made it up Mt. Whitney. The poles were great. I highly recommend using poles for a hiking trip, especially a backpacking trip. I felt less tired and less sore because of the poles. And they helped me to balance the extra weight from the backpack. I didn't feel like I was going to fall over all of the time!
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Summary: best in quality, and the price is right
Comment: I went to Cusso, Peru and used the poles to explore the Inca ruins. As a person with back problems, I found the poles to be of top quality and exceeded my expectations. I also liked the fact that it is light weight, and folds up to fit in a packback, yet strong enough to hold my weight.
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