Decathlon | 1 Ultra compact Trekking Pole - MT900 Black

Going hiking or trekking and need to carry your poles easily and be sure theyare built to last? This model is the most compact and sturdy in the range. **Key benefits:** * Ergonomic grip: Foam handle, long 3D design. Long, soft knob. Soft wrist-strap. * Adjustable: External lock. Precise & fast adjustment. From 110 to 130 cm. Folded: 36 cm * Compact design: 5 part folding pole. Collapsed length: 36 cm. Collapsed width: ~ 6 x 6 cm. * Durability: Aluminium 7075-T6. Large tube diameter 20/18/16/16/16 mm. Tungsten tip * Compatibility: Summer basket supplied. Many accessories and service parts available separately. * Weight: 275 g / pole**Technical information:**How it was designed...: Fully designed and validated by our team at the footof Mont Blanc, a team with enthusiastic and demanding trekkers, duringlegendary treks: Mont Blanc, Atlas Mountains in Morocco, Tenerife. The pole'sdurability has also been tested by a 550 km test mission in the Canaries andthe Pyrenees (GR10). ; Why have we worked hard on durability?: You trek toenjoy the calm of great expanses which sometimes takes you far fromcivilisation. You also carry your belongings for several days. Therefore, youneed to rely on the resistance of your poles. We have selected wider tubes inthe highest grade aluminium. We have secured the push-pin area with internalreinforcement. Compression test results (pressure on the pole axis) show thatthis model can therefore support 560 N (~56 kg) per pole. ; Why have wefocused on compactness?: To get to your trek you will sometimes have to taketransport. You will also have to carry all your equipment in your bag. It'stherefore much more practical to have compact poles. Once collapsed, thesepoles fit in the side pocket of your trekking backpack. ; How did we designthis handle?: We favoured EVA foam, soft material, perfect for handlingperspiration and resisting tears. We added a long grip underneath the handlefor a lower hold uphill and on banking terrain. The knob is the mostcomfortable in the range with its long, rounded shape and soft material. Itprovides good grip from above. Finally, we designed the wrist-strap withoutextra thickness and few seams to avoid blisters. ; How to adjust your poles tothe correct length?: To use the pole: firstly, extend the pole until the"click" of the push-pin. Refer to the instructions attached to the pole. Toadjust the length: Hold the poles with your arms bent at a right angle. \-open the outer lever \- slide the tube to the desired length \- close thelever Never go over the STOP line to avoid breaking the pole.