Extendable hiking poles tested by Saldo
27.5.2020
Translation: machine translated
In its issue of 13 May 2020 (no. 9/2020), the consumer magazine Saldo, together with Kassensturz, tested twelve extendable trekking poles for their quality and stability. You can find the test results as well as the test winner and six other models from the test here.
The test
A total of twelve extendable hiking poles made of aluminium and carbon were tested. These poles are adjustable in length and can be adapted to the height of the user. They can be easily folded up again for transport - for example on a rucksack.
The trekking poles were tested with regard to the following criteria:
- Robustness of pole & strap
- Sweat absorption handle
- Pack size & weight
In the robustness test, the main focus was on whether the poles do not collapse on their own under load and whether and to what extent they deform when force is applied. The sweat absorption test determined how much moisture the grip of a pole can absorb and in what time. This is important to avoid slippery hands and blistering.
The result
Most of the trekking poles tested impressed with their quality and stability. Six poles received the test rating "very good", four were labelled "good" and only two were rated "unsatisfactory".
"Very good"
The winner of the test was the Alpine Carbon Cork model from the Black Diamond brand. The relatively light and compact hiking pole was particularly impressive in terms of robustness and sweat absorption on the handle. In 2nd and 3rd place were the Dynalock Explore poles from MSR (2nd place) and the Explore Contour and the C3 Carbon Pro from Komperdell (both 3rd place), also with a test rating of "very good".
Test winner
Place 2
Note: The delivery date of the DynaLock Explore from MSR is currently being clarified and will be updated soon.
Place 3
"Good"
The models Swiss Exclusive II from Trevolution, Trail from Black Diamond (both in 5th place) and Khumbu Lite from Leki (6th place) were rated as "good". Although they deformed relatively severely under enormous strain, they subsequently returned to their original shape and did not break. The trekking pole from Trevolution is available as a single pole, which can be particularly practical if a pole is lost.
Place 5
Place 6
The complete walking stick test from Saldo can be downloaded here for a fee.
The complete walking stick test from Saldo can be downloaded here.
Theresa Schieder
Leader Portfolio Development Do-It, Garden & Household
Theresa.Schieder@digitecgalaxus.chSport
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