Gossamer Gear LT5

Looks like the wrist straps are different.  I rip mine out all the time. Might have to try em.

Gossamer Gear certainly could have put a lot more info into their description.  As of this writing, they don’t list the max usable height or weight; they simply state:  “Sold as a pair, these are the more compact version of our famous Lightrek poles.”  Under additional info and Specs, they have simply written, “No.” Since these are some of the most expensive poles on the market, it would be nice if they provided more details.

http://gossamergear.com/lt5.html

Nice to see three piece poles from GG.

I suspect the Locus Gear CP3’s are better poles though. Weight is likely very similar and the CP3’s have flick locks, are likely stronger and are only $120/pair vs $195.

The GG poles do have better grips though.

I don’t know if this helps, but awhile back i started talking to the owner of GG, and we talked about how he wanted to make a better trekking pole. My suggestion to him was to go external with a quarter turn friction lock, similar to what gitzo does on its carbon fiber tripods. its stronger since it doesn’t require notching the carbon pole, is simple, and lightweight.

It doesn’t show close enough photos, but it kinda looks like he did something very similar.

“Here are the specs on the new poles: Pole with strap and basket – 5.3 oz / 150 g Pole –  4.6 oz / 130 g Strap and screw .- .4 oz / 12 g Basket – .3 oz / 8 g Adjust from 23.5″ / 60 cm when closed to 51″ 130 cm when fully extended for hiking Section Lengths Top section 19.5″ / 49.53 cm Middle section 19.25″ / 48.98 cm Tip section 18.75″ / 47.62 cm”