Involvement:Expert (understands the inner workings) - Ownership:more than 1 month Pros:No pros, except for the light implemented on the stick. Cons:I've used this twice in my outfield experience hiking in the jungles. This practically cannot support the weight of a human well. It slides off even after tightening it. I had it thrown away. OtherTh... Read more

Involvement:Expert (understands the inner workings) - Ownership:1 week to 1 month Pros:Fully adjustable height. Shock gives the cane user enough "bounce" to reduce the impact on the leg on the side of the body you are using the cane. GREAT as a cane, sporty look. Cons:Batteries were dead/corroded on arrival. You will need Cell Battery... Read more

Involvement:General (knows how to use it) - Ownership:1 week to 1 month Pros:Cheap and sturdy and comes with an antishock system that eases the paonding on long treks Has 4 sections to sensure easy packing and adjuastable height. Very light-weight Good foam grip The light is a plus for a few dollars extra but see below for more about this. Cons:... Read more

Involvement:General (knows how to use it) - Ownership:1 week to 1 month Pros:Cheap and sturdy. I compare it with similar (in the non-pro segment) from sports stores and find no quality difference. Antishock, four sections, good foam grip below the T grip. The ligth is a plus for nearly no more money than the other pole without it. Cons:The light... Read more

Involvement:General (knows how to use it) - Ownership:1 day to 1 week Pros:useful indeed for any cripple or someone limping around. Cons:took a while to figure the adjustment of length. OtherThoughts:get a couple of these for pop and granny or just keep a spare for that day you just may need it for yourself or a visitor. Hopefully not! Bottomlin... Read more

Involvement:Expert (understands the inner workings) - Ownership:less than 1 day Pros:For a sturdy walking stick alone, I have paid so much more. I have NEARLY ordered the same stick for nearly FOUR times as much WITHOUT shipping. I need a stick to walk with, and to have a built in light, man o' man, and adjustable height to boot. I may just buy... Read more