adjustable trekking poles with small (hand) grips

How about the Distance Fl Women's (105-125cm) ?

You should also check out Locus Gear CP3s. The grips are small. Excellent adjustable flip-lock carbon fiber poles

Ruta Locura's poles have a small grip as well.

For reducing weight in the Black Diamond line, I would look at the models WITHOUT the spring loaded "shock absorber" feature. They make women's versions of the standard models, too.

Also, I'm not really sure why the grip size matters that much. With the hand properly inserted up through the straps, you should barely be gripping the pole in the fingers with the majority of the support coming from the wrist in the strap. I use the Black Diamond Ergo Cork model that are super comfortable with angled cork grips. If I ever wear them out, I'll buy another pair.

The size concerns you have may be because of the rubber grips. Try the contoured cork grips and see how you like them.

Get a 10-20cm carbon fiber extender for your REI junior poles and continue using them.

Great ideas. Keep them coming.

REI carries the Distance FL poles, so I'll check them out on my next visit.

And a carbon fiber extension? Never thought of that. Where do I get something like that?

– Elizabeth

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You should also check out Locus Gear CP3s. The grips are small. Excellent adjustable flip-lock carbon fiber poles"

+1 By far the best lightweight poles I've ever used.

I'm petite with small hands & love my Komperdell Pure Carbon Power Lock Women's Trekking Poles. Not the lightest but are lightweight. They feel sturdy & have a nice "swing" to them. I've done long days in them & they feel great.

http://www.sierratradingpost.com/komperdell-pure-carbon-trekking-poles-power-lock-compact-pair-for-women~p~3124r/