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I hike with my dog about 5 miles every day. I recently started to use poles, which have been great for clearing debris from the trail, and fighting off unwanted attention from unruly dogs on the trail.

I have a pair of lightweight aluminum twist to lock collapsible poles, but after 12 days of use the twist lock mechanism failed on one.

I am looking for something that is going to be more sturdy. I do not need ultra light weight, as the initial thought behind using them was for an upper body workout while hiking. AMA having a little more weight to them should I need to use them as a club would be welcome.

Mostly I care about them being sturdy, and having comfortable grips.

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[โ€“] ThePantser@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

I bought a set from Costco a few years ago. Never used them much but if you got that route at least you can return them if they crap out in a few days. They are not twist locks, they are like a tripod latch.

[โ€“] MolecularCactus1324@lemmy.world 1 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

Just picked these up in store. A single set for $35. They include all kinds of attachments for free. I went to REI after and they had basically an identical pair for $120 with no attachments, but each was sold separately for an extra $20. Great deal.

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