SE Collapsible Walking Stick

Price : $13.37

Product Description

Collapsible walking stick. This ultra-durable walking stick has a comfortable grip and a shock-absorbing pole. The walking stick is illuminated with 5 bright LEDs, which can rotate 40 degress.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B000W7BEQU
• Item model number: WS5L
  

Product Features

• Shock-Absorbing walking pole
• Rotating LED light
• ASSORTED COLORS
• Adjustable length: 25" to 54"

 

SE Collapsible Walking Stick

 

Customer Reviews

I had reconstructive knee surgery (ACL replacement et al) on December 6, 2010 after being hit by a car in a crosswalk, and about 20 days later we had twenty inches of snow here in New York City, the first of several storms of snow and freezing rain that would make my life very difficult. I had to go and shovel out my car on my horribly painful leg, and my crutches were completely useless--downright dangerous--for getting to and from my physical therapy appointments as well as out for groceries and such, so in the worst of it I simply left them at home in the interest of safety. The city had done next to nothing about clearing up the roads--didn't even plow--on all but the main streets outside of Manhattan, yet disabled people like me still had to get to the store, the laundromat, and in my case physical therapy. We couldn't even get food or packages delivered for about a week, it was that bad.
Being a lifetime athlete, including cycling (my main thing), hiking, alpine and cross country skiing, snow shoeing and other outdoor activities, I thought this might be a good time to consider trekking poles. But even the highest end trekking poles really didn't fit the bill for my needs. I basically needed something akin to an all-terrain cane, and it had to be strong enough to support my over 200 lb body weight for walking properly.
Miraculous that I found this pole for about $7 here on Amazon. That's not a typo; I paid little more than $7.00 for this pole. So of course I thought it must be junk, but worth a try. If I liked it, I would order a quality pole for top dollar. But I was so pleased with the design, strength, and performance of the first pole that I ordered a second one right away so I could use them like crutches. Suddenly, I was free from crutches for the first time in months!
Major PROS:
As good as a cane, but doesn't look like a cane. This really matters to people who have no choice but to use a cane. And other people still understand that they should get out of your way and hold doors for you.
Strong, durable aircraft grade aluminum. If you feel they aren't constructed strongly enough, then you really should be using crutches or a medical cane which can bear you entire body weight. I plan on using these poles for climbing Mount Fuji next year after I recover from the various surgeries I'm having.
Unlike crutches or a cane, you can adjust the length in small increments, so you don't have to suffer with having it just a bit too high or too low as you do with crutches.
It doesn't appear in the product photos, but the pole comes with a tip basket--which keeps the pole from sinking too far into soft ground or snow--just like a ski pole. You can remove it as needed, but it's a nice bumper guard against accidentally stabbing your feet or the feet of others.
The rubber tip is just fine and plenty durable for the concrete jungle. It also can be taken off and put on again very easily for when you need to switch to the carbide tip and back to the rubber one--such as when I'm going from my barely plowed city street with the big snow banks to the main street where the sidewalks are cleared, and then over an icy sidewalk.
The SHOCK REALLY WORKS, even at my large size. I don't find myself bottoming out the spring. And you can turn it off with a twist.
The light is a nice touch for walking at night, and crossing intersections which are particularly dangerous for those of us who can't run out of the way of a driver who would hit us.
The wrist strap is extremely convenient. You don't have to put your cane or crutches down to use your hands, fumbling for your keys or wallet like an imbecile. Why canes and crutches don't come with wrist straps is beyond me.
The handle design is excellent, allowing you to use the pole as either a regular pole for sports or like a crutch or cane. In any case, it gives you more hand position options than most trekking poles.
Minor CONS:
The strap is not securely fastened to the handle like it is on a ski pole. It's not really a problem, but it would be nice if it were firmly attached.
The handles are a bit small for comfort--but they're big enough.
I suppose locking the length adjustment takes a bit more strength than your average disabled person might have, but it really only needs to be adjusted once if you're using it as a cane, and it does stay securely in place.
BOTTOM LINE: I couldn't be more pleased with this purchase, particularly speaking as someone who really needs something stronger and more functional than the typical hiking pole. I recommend this product unreservedly.
I'll include some pictures later so people can see how I'm using mine and some of the features I especially like.

Bought this for my husband for Christmas. He loves it. We live on some hilly property and he uses it to walk around it to see what plants are blooming, etc. If it is getting dark the light works great so we can see the trail. I am considering getting one for me.