Since I am no longer to able to backpack, or even walk too many trails I bought this primarily for mobility, after much, much research. I suffer from degenerative disc disease and osteoporosis, which cancels out the surgeries (spinal fusions), I need, so in order to get around for my day-to-day needs I have been using canes and more recently a wooden hiking staff until I stumbled across LEKI products. In a word I could only say "wow" - during my military career I spent 10 years in Europe, a...nd have come to appreciate European craftsmanship and this is hands-down five stars, six if it was allowed. A great features is the anti-shock system, which I have shown all my friends including my doctor and pain doctor who are quite impressed I try to take my Labrador for daily walks and I have to tell you this hiking staff is the best since sliced bread, I love it! Thanks LEKI
I bought one of these poles last December because it had a camera mount under the top knob. The pole works great and I really like the slight compression it gives when I walk/hike. I liked it so much that I bought this one so I would have a matched pair for stick walking which my wife and I just began doing. Comfortable, lightweight and performs consistently and exactly as expected.
LEKI Sierra Anti-Shock Pole Enjoy the trek outdoors with the LEKI Sierra Anti-Shock Pole. It lets you trek or hike with better balance and footing, whether you're going downhill or uphill, and it decreases the stress on your legs and knees. Its SAS anti-shock system absorbs shock upon the pole's impact onto the ground, while its carbide tip provide better traction. The carbide tip comes with removable rubber tip so you can protect it while the pole is stored in your pack. Plus, the pole comes with interchangeable baskets, convenient when you want to trek on various terrains. So when you are venturing into snowy or muddy grounds, you can always switch to a larger basket. You can also adjust the height of the pole from 30.5 in. to 57 in. and secure the length using the SLS lock system so you can travel with just the right pole length. Along with an elegant rosewood knob is a soft foam grip that not only offers a comfortable grip, it absorbs moisture from sweating hands. So next time you go out for a backcountry trek, make sure to bring the LEKI Sierra Anti-Shock Pole.
JENNIFER G
I have multiple health issues that can make walking very difficult.. Heard about Leki and searched a lot of walking sticks ended up getting this one and very happy with it.
STEVEN S
The LEKI Sierra is an excellent product. I use it as a trekking pole and as a monopod for photography. It is not the greatest monopod, but no monopod I looked at doubled as an acceptable trekking pole. It's perfect for taking pictures on hikes and is reasonably good at places like zoos. It is lightweight, durable, and comfortable. I've used it on hikes up to about 14 miles long in Arizona and Utah. When using it as a monopod, I lock the shock absorber and sometimes add a small lightweight ballhead. I also have a really nice pair of LEKI Enzian trekking poles.
TOM M
Not sure what your question is but this is an excellant pole. My wife and I do aggresive hiking on dificult trails and this pole has been excellant. Very good buy and a must for us.
Regards
Tom Mitchell
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Why Did You Choose This?
STEVEN S
It was the best trekking pole / photographing monopod that I could find.