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With major competitors charging as much as $150-$200 for adjustable carbon fiber trekking poles, you might assume that the $95 Alpkit Carbonlite poles would be second rate. However, you’d be wrong; these poles are very light (6.6 ounces), have comfortable grips and straps, extend to a full 140 centimeters, and are the stiffest in their class. Are these the ultimate value in carbon fiber trekking poles?
ARTICLE OUTLINE
- Introduction
- What's Good
- What's Not So Good
- Specifications: Year/Model, Style , Shaft Material, Tips, Grips, Grip Size, Weight Per Pole , Pole Lengths Available, Baskets, Basket Type, MSRP
- Performance
- What's Unique
- Recommendations for Improvement
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Alpkit Carbonlite Trekking Pole REVIEW
Doug had some nice things to say about these, but reported them as out of stock.
They are now back in stock. See alpkit.com
That's true- but the new version is different:
– They now use a different carbon fiber shaft
– They are also about 1 oz. heavier (mfr claimed 7.6 oz (216 g) vs. 6.9 oz (195 g) claimed for the older version).
– On the other hand, they are also about $10 cheaper.
Definitely worth a look!
Doug
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