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Ultra Light Fizan Compact trekking poles - Reviewed after breaking them

After breaking my Fizan Compact trekking poles I decided to give them a through review, that analyzes their strengths and weaknesses. The Fizan Compact is 3-piece aluminum trekking pole that uses a twist-lock adjustment system to maintain its length. You don’t need to use a lot of force to twist the segments together and the poles are resistant under weight. However in dusty or freezing conditions I have noticed the locks occasionaly slip. Specs at a Glance Fizan claims that each pole weighs 158 grams but after weighing them myself I found that they actually have 171 grams, (with straps and summer baskets) The maximum lenght of the poles is 132 cm The advertised collapsed length is 58 cm, but they are actually 60 cm long The Grips are made of EVA foam, but their usable length is only 9 cm, so I think these poles would be a better fit for people with regular or smaller hands. After significant usage the foam will start to chip, but not enough to bother you in any way. Baskets The poles have carbide tips and come with three different plastic baskets. The summer baskets have a small footprint and are the lightest. Winter bakets have a wider support for weight distribution. The mud baskets can also be used to prevent rock entrapment. Because the basckets rely on tightness to stay on, as you wear through them they can detach under deep snow or rocky terrain. Fizan doesent provide you with any spare baskets. Performance & pricetag Well, it took me one hike to get adjusted to them, because they are so lightweight you can barely feel them. They sometimes vibrate on rocky terrain, but they dont send shockwaves up your arms. These poles flex under big weights, but they can also break if you put your whole weight on just one of them and the pole hits the ground at the wrong angle. The poles I have survived for 350 km...and 60 or 70% of this distance they ware used on steep ascents and descents on rough terrain. With a price tag of around 50 euros, the Fizan Compact is one of the most affordable and lightweight trekking poles on the market, You`re probably asking yourselfs.... How did I manage to break the pole? Well... the truth is that i`ve stepped on it, and during the descent from where we ware filming this review... this happend. Even though i`m not happy that I broke them in a relative small number of km, i have to mention the fact that i used them really hard and I never did any maintanance on them. In conclusion I feel that the performance you get for the price is remarkable, but due to it`s light weight, the durability of the product might not be as good as other types of poles that are heavier. Do you own a pair of Fizan Compact poles? Please share your thoughts in the comments section. If you want to see more gear reviews and treks in the Romanian Carpathians click the subscribe button... it`s free. This review was not sponsored by the manufacturer.