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<blockquote data-quote="Lpart" data-source="post: 1495187" data-attributes="member: 25642"><p>I use the Black Diamond Alpine corks. I have been told they are stronger than the Leki. I like the cork grips when your hands are hot and sweaty as they don't slip. I actually fell and broke one of mine on the climb down with a heavy load. Got it wedged in some rocks and then fell on it. Not the poles fault. Black Diamond customer service was great and gave me a 40% discount on a new pair and I now also have a spare. I do not like the 2 part poles as they do not collapse down to be easily carried in my pack. At his point with the knees I wouldn't even consider a descent without the poles. Going up is doable, but not down. Don't skimp on the poles. I started with an inexpensive set when my knee was terrible just before I had it replaced the cheap poles would not hold my weight. Nothing worse than going down hill and having to put a big portion of your weight on the poles and having them collapse. Took a month to get rid of the black and blues.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Lpart, post: 1495187, member: 25642"] I use the Black Diamond Alpine corks. I have been told they are stronger than the Leki. I like the cork grips when your hands are hot and sweaty as they don't slip. I actually fell and broke one of mine on the climb down with a heavy load. Got it wedged in some rocks and then fell on it. Not the poles fault. Black Diamond customer service was great and gave me a 40% discount on a new pair and I now also have a spare. I do not like the 2 part poles as they do not collapse down to be easily carried in my pack. At his point with the knees I wouldn't even consider a descent without the poles. Going up is doable, but not down. Don't skimp on the poles. I started with an inexpensive set when my knee was terrible just before I had it replaced the cheap poles would not hold my weight. Nothing worse than going down hill and having to put a big portion of your weight on the poles and having them collapse. Took a month to get rid of the black and blues. [/QUOTE]
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