The author presents a method to make your own ultralight, carbon fiber trekking poles. by Dave Hoyer | 2015-10-06*A couple of experimental ultralight trekking poles were made using carbon fiber tubes. These examples are for shorter trekkers, but can be changed to accommodate taller walkers. The “minimalist” is a fixed length trekking pole with a carbon fiber shaft, a tungsten tip, and an EVA foam hand grip. The “minimalist” is 39 in (1 m) in length, weighs 2.1 oz (60 g), and cost about $…
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