Mountain King Supertrekker trekking pole
• Ergonomic EVA grip and middle grip
• 7075 Aluminium Alloy
• On/off antishock
• Carbide wear tip
• Interchangeable snow and trekking baskets
• Weight 245g, length 59-135cm
Supplied with interchangeable snow and trekking baskets to stop the pole sinking in snow and soft ground.
The Supertrekker has a very high specification including on/off antishock. It's 7075 alloy construction offers considerable weight savings and the ergonomic EVA grip extends down to also form a middle grip.
Antishock is a way of cushioning the jarring of the pole - especially on hard ground and when going downhill. It is achieved by a spring located in the pole which gives a cushioning effect when the pole is pushed on a hard surface.For uphill sections compressing the spring is a waste of energy and so the antishock should be turned off. This increases the benefit of using poles.
The antishock is operated by tightening the middle section until a click is felt. Tighten a further quarter turn. At this point the antishock is off. To turn on the antishock simply untighten the middle section slightly to feel the click again. The antishock is now turned on.
The poles are priced singly but to get the full benefit of support and stability it is important to use a pair. Unless you are simply replacing a pole we thoroughly recommend ordering two.
