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Horizontal comparison of several trekking poles

Third leg of outdoor sportsman

Little bear

There was a riddle in mind when I was a child. The mystery was this: There was an animal who walked on four legs in the morning, walked on two legs at noon, and walked on three legs in the afternoon.

In our mountaineering, the third leg is a trekking pole.

The trekking poles are designed to provide better stability during personal activities, and they will spread the impact force on the legs to the arm; according to a foreign research report, when the downhill slope, the knees are not stressed. The use of trekking poles is 22% more than using trekking poles, and the thigh muscles use 21% more energy.

Therefore, the function of the trekking pole is to reduce the pain of the knee, increase the strength when going uphill, increase the overall stamina, and easily increase the balance of the body through the soft soil.

Trekking poles also have disadvantages. For example, increasing the cost of outdoor activities, increasing the consumption of physical energy, and inconveniently doing other things by hand are technical methods. If the operating techniques are not skilled, it will not be able to achieve the results of labor saving. It seems to be said how the items have this drawback, right? Correct use of trekking poles is very important, but we do not consider his use here. The following discussion is mainly about the use of three trekking poles. They are LEKI Enzian, ACME T, K2 SUMMIT.

LEKI Enzian

Market Retail Price: ¥165.

(LEKI Enzian Appearance 1)

(LEKI Enzian Appearance 2)

The LEKI Enzian trekking pole is currently produced in Germany.

LEKI, the world's most famous climbing stick brand, Enzian is the most compact and durable style, cheaper. Suitable for use in ordinary outdoor sports.

Silvery white, glowing with metallic light, with a bit of bright spots in the middle, like stars shining. The material used for the trekking pole shaft is 7075 aerospace aluminum, and it uses LEKI's unique heat treatment technology to achieve its optimal internal stress state. By the way, the material used by LEKI for all trekking poles is 7075 aerospace aluminum. There is no any trekking pole made of titanium alloy.

Because this LEKI first section shaft is not coated with paint, it is the original metal, so that the metal is directly exposed to the air. Aerospace aluminum is also oxidized. The oxidized shaft will appear white rust, which not only affects the appearance but also affects the safety. Shaft stress may break from severely oxidized areas.

(Leki Enzian different colors)

The trekking pole poles are three sections that are retractable. The length can be adjusted freely between 67-145cm to fit your height or terrain. The second quarter outdoor section is painted with a black protective coating. The debris that comes into contact with these two sections is relatively large, and corrosion protection measures are needed. The handle of the trekking pole head is a hard plastic grip that is a bit hard but durable and strong. In shape, the size and shape should match the human hand, whether it is wearing gloves or not wearing gloves. The LEKI wristband is very wide. It is a new adjustable wristband that is worn on the hand and is comfortable and comfortable. And it takes full account of mechanics and user comfort. The entire wristband is a black band with varying widths.

(LEKI Enzian grip, wristband)

At the end of the trekking pole is the tip of the alloy rod, which is a type of squat. Tips that are recessed can usually be stamped more firmly. At the top there is a snow tray, which is dedicated to the mountains.

(LEKI Enzian tip, snow drag)

(LEKI Enzian Snow Drag)

The LEKI Enzian trekking poles are mainly used for hiking, hiking and other sports, and are suitable for long-haul heavy loads.

The brand of LEKI Enzian was there. Personally, it was worth the money. After all, it was the cheapest one. Although there was some loss in performance, it was also very outstanding. The problem is that there are no shock absorbers, and sometimes it feels too hard. The solution is to avoid shocking trekking poles without any disappointment. The grip is stiff and you can put on a towel cover like a badminton stick. Compared to other LEKIs, the weight of 380 grams is not light, but it is also OK. It does not take a heavy load in your hand. However, I think it might be a good choice as a tool to beat people.

ACME T

Market retail price: ¥55.

(ACME T appearance)

This trekking pole is MADEINCHINA. ACME is currently recognized as the most cost-effective brand in China. It produces a series of outdoor equipment that has a good performance, especially in tents. And its trekking poles, popularity has not yet come up.

The ACME T trekking poles are dark green and are in harmony with the mountains and green fields. Of course, you lost it and it took a lot of work to find it. The material used for the trekking pole shaft is 6061 aluminum. The surface of the shaft is treated to apply the outer layer without exposing the metal material directly to the air or other debris, further avoiding its possibility of damage and prolonging the service life of the trekking pole.

The trekking pole pole has three sections, which are retractable and contractible to 70cm. The stretch can be freely adjusted between 100-135cm to fit your height or terrain. There is a built-in spring damper between the first and second sections. The shock absorber function reduces the impact of the trekking pole opponent. Three sections adjustable, with locking clasp. The locking device adopts the latest Swiss patent, easy to lock and easy to release.

The grip of the trekking pole head is a "T" crossbar, hard plastic texture, a bit hard, but durable, good strength. In terms of shape, the handle design is in line with human palm movements. The wristband is relatively simple, but it is easy to adjust.

(ACME T Grips, Wristbands) At the end of the trekking poles are high-strength 65 Mn steels, which are very hard. Don't worry about walking in the mountains and rubbing them off. Don't worry about not being firm on ice. At the top there is a snow tray, which is dedicated to the mountains. The wand jacket is used for walking on the gravel road to increase the adhesion to the ground and protect the tip of the wand.

(ACME T rod tip, snow tray)

(ACME T rod tip, snow tray)

The main purpose of the ACME T trekking poles is mountaineering, trekking and other sports. It is suitable for long-distance use.

ACME's trekking poles have always taken the style of ACME products and achieved a very high price/performance ratio. The perfect combination of comfort and safety and reliability. Durability is not yet known, but from the initial use case, it is indeed a good trekking pole.

In the same way, its disadvantage is that the grip is stiff and the weight is a bit heavy. If LEKI Enzian is used as a "tool for hitting people", this can be used as a real "stick", with a sense of quality.

K2 SUMMIT

Market Retail Price: ¥60.

(K2 SUMMIT appearance)

This is the popular type of trekking pole produced by Keto Top. K2 SUMMIT, which is the top of Kaitu. This is a pure Chinese company, a national enterprise. This trekking pole is also made in China. K2 SUMMIT started relatively late, but its products have been active in the outdoor market. And its product line is also constantly enriched. The introduction of this trekking pole is a complement to its product line.

The K2 SUMMIT trekking pole, which is red, is a striking color. Outdoors, this color can easily attract attention and can easily be found.

Like most trekking poles, the shaft is made of aluminum and is made of six-head aluminum alloy. The surface of the shaft is spray-coated to make it more durable. Without exposing the metal material directly to the air or other debris, the possibility of its damage is further avoided and the lifespan of the trekking pole is prolonged. The trekking pole pole has three sections, which are retractable. The size is 65cm and the length is 135cm. It can be freely adjusted to suit your height or terrain. There is a built-in spring damper between the first and second sections. The shock absorber function reduces the impact of the trekking pole opponent. And you can choose to cancel shock absorption. When the trekking poles are tightened normally, there is no damping function. At this time, as long as the middle section is screwed back to 10 degrees and a card is heard, the shock absorption function is turned on.

(K2 SUMMIT Spring Shock Absorber) The grip of the trekking pole head is made of rubber material, and it is tightened with a ladder buckle. The grip is soft and feels good. But it makes time slippery. In terms of shape, the handle design is in line with human palm movements. However, with this trekking pole I got, the grip can actually be taken out! The wristband is relatively simple, but it is easy to adjust.

(K2 SUMMIT Grip, Wristband) The tip of the trekking pole tip uses high-carbon steel to increase wear resistance. In order to facilitate the use of rocks and soft surfaces, we have specially equipped with tip sets. There is also a snow tray above it, which is dedicated to the mountains.

(K2 SUMMIT rod tip, snow tray)

(ACME T Snow tray, tip set)

The K2 SUMMIT trekking pole is a popular alpenstock used for travel. K2 SUMMIT's trekking pole design has its own place, like its optional damping function, is not the top of the two trekking poles, and other trekking poles, but most of them do not have this feature. This can be said to be one of its characteristics. And his grip, feel comfortable. These also indicate that this trekking pole is willing to be considered for users' convenience. Weight may be the place where it needs the most improvement. 550 grams, significantly heavier than the average trekking pole. This can be used for satay, picking up luggage.