Backcountry.com - Trekking Poles

Backcountry.com - Trekking Poles http://www.backcountry.com/store/group/29/Trekking-Poles.html Backcountry.com Q&A postings en-us Sat, 14 Nov 2009 11:44:59 GMT service@backcountry.com (Backcountry.com Customer Service) 60 HI. At you in the description it is specified - Extendable Range: http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/LEKI-Wanderfreund-Antishock-Trekking-Pole-1-Pole/LEK0076M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_138721#question_138721 LEKI Wanderfreund Antishock Trekking Pole - 1 Pole HI. At you in the description it is specified - Extendable Range: [Collapsed] 75cm; [Usable] 75-135cm. On site LEKI the size is specified - Length: 63-120 cm. I wish to ask: What information correct? What is included into the complete set? What transport packing? Thanks question_138721 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 11:44:59 GMT Anyone have a pair of these Devines (XL or normal) or any other http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/LEKI-Devine-Aergon-XL-Antishock-Trekking-Poles-1-Pair-Womens/LEK0083M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_137816#question_137816 LEKI Devine Aergon XL Antishock Trekking Poles - 1 Pair - Women's Anyone have a pair of these Devines (XL or normal) or any other Leki that can comment on the antishock suspension and whether or not having it always be on is a good thing? Or if you notice a noise when they're springing? I was asking out on a backpacker website and I think I ran into a bunch of "light is right" duders who just hated the idea of the antishock and so couldn't comment on any positives of it. question_137816 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:17:22 GMT Write your question here...How do I get the rubber tip off my http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Black-Diamond-Gradient-Trekking-Poles-1-pair/BLD0728M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_134541#question_134541 Black Diamond Gradient Trekking Poles - 1 pair Write your question here...How do I get the rubber tip off my Black Diamond Gradient poles to expose the metal tip? question_134541 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 07:45:18 GMT What is the best way to store these poles on your pack? I have http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Black-Diamond-Trail-Shock-Trekking-Pole/BLD0321M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_129161#question_129161 Black Diamond Trail Shock Trekking Pole What is the best way to store these poles on your pack? I have a Gregory Baltoro. question_129161 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 07:31:24 GMT Write your question here... you advertise the sale price of $48.71 http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/LEKI-Wanderfreund-Antishock-Trekking-Pole-1-Pole/LEK0076M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_127148#question_127148 LEKI Wanderfreund Antishock Trekking Pole - 1 Pole Write your question here... you advertise the sale price of $48.71 but at checkout it's $64. how do I get the discount? question_127148 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 18:02:47 GMT I love these poles on the trail, but where can I get the rubber http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Black-Diamond-Trail-Shock-Trekking-Pole/BLD0321M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_126894#question_126894 Black Diamond Trail Shock Trekking Pole I love these poles on the trail, but where can I get the rubber tips? Those would be wonderful for use on pavement. question_126894 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 10:22:46 GMT I just bought a set of these poles, but wanted some feedback http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/LEKI-Summit-Antishock-Trekking-Poles-1-Pair/LEK0073M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_126180#question_126180 LEKI Summit Antishock Trekking Poles - 1 Pair I just bought a set of these poles, but wanted some feedback on the grip angle. I've read only enough to be dangerous, but these seemed to allow more of an agressive ascent, however does that affect your angle when decending? question_126180 Wed, 09 Sep 2009 11:26:48 GMT what would be the best poles for trailing running/ ultras http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Black-Diamond-Trail-Shock-Trekking-Pole/BLD0321M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_125568#question_125568 Black Diamond Trail Shock Trekking Pole what would be the best poles for trailing running/ ultras question_125568 Thu, 03 Sep 2009 21:46:51 GMT Two questions about the grips--are these actually cork as the http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/LEKI-Diva-Aergon-Antishock-Trekking-Poles-1-Pair-Womens/LEK0084M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_125291#question_125291 LEKI Diva Aergon Antishock Trekking Poles - 1 Pair - Women's Two questions about the grips--are these actually cork as the descrption specifically states? Because the picture sure looks like foam. Also I just want to confirm as these are referred to as women's trekking poles that the grips are in fact smaller than standard trekking poles. Third question: It seems like many complain about the twist-lock method of extension in general. Has anyone NOT had problems with this system? question_125291 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 09:55:54 GMT how much do these weigh? http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/LEKI-Luau-Trekking-Poles-1-Pair-Womens/LEK0072M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_124598#question_124598 LEKI Luau Trekking Poles - 1 Pair - Women's how much do these weigh? question_124598 Fri, 28 Aug 2009 08:17:00 GMT Hi: I am concerned about the bottom portion of the poles not http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Black-Diamond-Contour-Elliptic-Carbon-Trekking-Pole/BLD0318M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_121158#question_121158 Black Diamond Contour Elliptic Carbon Trekking Pole Hi: I am concerned about the bottom portion of the poles not holding up. Dents,chips from rocks etc. Can I buy a replacement bottom portion if needed. Do I pay Tax on the poles since I live in Washington State question_121158 Sun, 09 Aug 2009 20:15:46 GMT Hi: I am concerned about the bottom portion of the poles not http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Black-Diamond-Contour-Elliptic-Carbon-Trekking-Pole/BLD0318M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_121156#question_121156 Black Diamond Contour Elliptic Carbon Trekking Pole Hi: I am concerned about the bottom portion of the poles not holding up. Dents,chips from rocks etc. Can I buy a replacement bottom portion if needed. Do I pay Tax on the poles since I live in Washington State question_121156 Sun, 09 Aug 2009 20:14:07 GMT Any reviews of this product by women? I don't know how much http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Black-Diamond-Contour-Elliptic-Carbon-Trekking-Pole/BLD0318M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_119710#question_119710 Black Diamond Contour Elliptic Carbon Trekking Pole Any reviews of this product by women? I don't know how much it matters for poles, but I am an "average" woman, probably with a bit smaller hands and less weight than a man. Thanks for any comments! question_119710 Fri, 31 Jul 2009 07:04:25 GMT Write your question here...do they telescope in to about 26 http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/LEK0072/LEKI-Luau-Trekking-Poles-1-Pair-Womens.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_118926#question_118926 LEKI Luau Trekking Poles - 1 Pair - Women's Write your question here...do they telescope in to about 26 inches question_118926 Sat, 25 Jul 2009 20:41:37 GMT whot is the weight of this Trail Trekking Poles? http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/LEK0074/LEKI-Trail-Trekking-Poles-1-Pair.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_114713#question_114713 LEKI Trail Trekking Poles - 1 Pair whot is the weight of this Trail Trekking Poles? question_114713 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 12:32:50 GMT The straps on my poles are oriented identically, so that they're http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Black-Diamond-Trail-Shock-Trekking-Pole/BLD0321M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_114213#question_114213 Black Diamond Trail Shock Trekking Pole The straps on my poles are oriented identically, so that they're both good for my left hand, but not my right. Can they simply be "turned" in their mounts, or did I receive two "left" poles? question_114213 Thu, 18 Jun 2009 07:12:01 GMT Elliptic, meaning that the shaft gets smaller in diameter near http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Black-Diamond-Contour-Elliptic-Shock-Trekking-Pole/BLD0319M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_114076#question_114076 Black Diamond Contour Elliptic Shock Trekking Pole Elliptic, meaning that the shaft gets smaller in diameter near the bottom of the shaft near the baskets??? question_114076 Wed, 17 Jun 2009 11:25:11 GMT What is the difference between this set of poles and my 08 trail http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Black-Diamond-Contour-Elliptic-Shock-Trekking-Pole/BLD0319M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_114035#question_114035 Black Diamond Contour Elliptic Shock Trekking Pole What is the difference between this set of poles and my 08 trail shock trekking poles besides the color??? question_114035 Wed, 17 Jun 2009 09:41:21 GMT is there a difference between 2008 and 2009 poles? http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Black-Diamond-Trail-Shock-Trekking-Pole/BLD0321M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_113952#question_113952 Black Diamond Trail Shock Trekking Pole is there a difference between 2008 and 2009 poles? question_113952 Tue, 16 Jun 2009 17:57:45 GMT Are these 2008 poles or 2009? I ordered them thinking they were http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Black-Diamond-Trail-Shock-Trekking-Pole/BLD0321M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_113202#question_113202 Black Diamond Trail Shock Trekking Pole Are these 2008 poles or 2009? I ordered them thinking they were 2009! question_113202 Thu, 11 Jun 2009 23:45:16 GMT