Black Diamond Trail Vista Shock Poles Review - ''My go-to choice of trekking pole from now on, using them over 100+ miles has been a pleasure.''
Posted by Liam Hollinshead on Jun 22, 2026
There are three things you want from your trekking poles, useability, adaptability and great build quality. Well, it’s safe to say I found all three boxes ticked when using the Trail Vista Shock Poles by Black Diamond.
I took these poles with me on an 8-day hike through Scotland where they battled in numerous ground and weather conditions. From boggy moors, rushing rivers and sand these tre
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Silva Aluminium Cork Trekking Poles Review - ''A workhorse piece of equipment, not the lightest, but strong and highly reliable and offer very good value for money.''
Posted by Lois Fife on Feb 13, 2025
I have been rigorously testing these Silva Trekking Poles Aluminium Cork over the past 12 months. They have joined me on numerous multi-day hikes in the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales, Peak District, Scotland and whilst on regular long day walks on the North York Moors. They have never let me down, adding confidence to steep descents, taken the load off the body when packed up and provided stabil
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