Poles - where to get them

Nordic Walking and Trekking Poles

Nordic Walking

Nordic poles use a glove-like strap retention system that allows you to release the grip on the backward swing. These poles often have a quick release system for the glove-like strap.

1. Leki [1][2][8][11]*
2. Gabel [1][3]
3. Masters [10]

* The bracketed numbers next to the brands of poles show the stores that sell those poles.

Trekking Poles

Trekking poles feature standard loop wrist straps and ergonomic, wider handles designed to be held continuously for stability.

1. Leki [2][5][8][11]*
2. Gabel [2]
3. Masters [2][10]
4. Fazan [4]
5. Black Diamond [2] [10]
6. Mountain Design [5]
7. Economical brands [5][6][7][8][9]

* The bracketed numbers next to the brands of poles show the stores that sell those poles.

Shops that sell these poles

1. Nordic Walking Australia (online store)
2. Bogong equipment (online and physical store, 374 Little Bourke Street, Melbourne)
3. Big W (online store)
4. Kathmandu (online and physical store)
5. Anaconda (online and physical store)
6. Decathlon (online and physical store)
7. eBay (online store)
8. Amazon Australia (online store)
9. Temu (online store)
10. Vast Outdoors (online and physical store, 880 Nepean Highway, Hampton East, Victoria 3188)
11. Trekkinn (online store)

Poles that members bought

1. Leki Micro Flash Carbon fixed length foldable (~$400) [1]. 
   
   
2. Gabel Springbok XTS poles (~$200) [1][11]. 
   Note: The Gabel Carbon Feather poles, selling for ~$300 from Nordic Walking Australia appear to be the same poles as the Gabel Springbok poles from Trekkinn, which sell for ~$200.
   
   
3. Masters Training speed walking poles that Sam bought from Hong Kong for HKD $400 (~$130 from Vast Outdoors).
   Note: This is a two section pole.  The closed length is claimed to be 86 cm, which may be too long for some luggage cases. Check the glove-like strap.  It may be uncomfortable.  I had to put some foam in the strap.
   
   
4. A pair of economic poles from Temu (~$30).
   Note: The member who bought these were quite happy with them.  The member could find the exact poles but they were similar to the poles with the name 'Namkabaw', which sell for ~$23.41 from Temu.
   
   
5. Denali carbon from Anaconda ($69 down from $140).
   Note: Denali carbon may no longer be available from Anaconda.