Hammers HP1 Anti-Shock Hiking Pole with Compass & Thermometer
by KAITO
List Price:
Our Price: $19.99
You Save: $19.96 (50%)
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
Category: CE
See more digital camera details and other models
Digital product summary information
Manufacturer: KAITOModel: HP1
Color: Black
Product features:
- Light weight with ergonomic design
- With compass and thermometer
- 3 Section telesocpic pole can be extended from 29" to 60"
- Wearproof carbide tip with snow disk included
- 30 days money guarantee and 1 year limited warranty
Digital camera reviews of Hammers HP1 Anti-Shock Hiking Pole with Compass & Thermometer
Digital camera Review: A great product for its price but the price is low....
Summary: 3 Stars
I must say I am really please with this hiking pole. I actually had a pair of leki spins that I never used because it just felt cumbersome and awkward moving stride for stride with my arms. I ended up buying this because it is cheap and has a camera mount. I received a nice camera with a long range zoom and needed something to stabilize it while hiking. I thought this would end up lashed on my pack until I needed a picture taken but I was wrong!
I love this thing. On my first couple trial walks with it I found myself wanting to have it out more and more. I now use it whether I'm on flat ground or ascending slopes. I like that I don't have to lift and move it every stride of my foot. I tend to take 4 steps (2 per foot) before move the pole forward. When climbing slopes it allows me to take steeper angles than possible without it.
There are a few flaws with it. The biggest one is this thing is a little noisy. It is like the rods are vibrating against each other every time I take a step. A small amount of electrical tape wrapped around the pole helped but it is still noticeable (my lekis were silent). Also the shock adsorb can go on and off multiple times over a hike. This is because when the pole dogs deep into the ground and I twist at all it is possible to both engage and disengage this feature. The last annoyance is that sometime the shims in it screw too small. When this happens you can spin all you want and it wont tighten. To fix this just pull the longer until you see the mechanism and spin them a little wider and push back in. It only takes seconds but can be annoying. (for those saying they didn't tighten on arrival I wouldn't be surprised if this method fixes it)
Seriously worth a try getting one of these even if you don't like trekking poles.
Summary of Hammers HP1 Anti-Shock Hiking Pole with Compass & Thermometer
Made of strong lightweight aluminum, our hiking pole HP1 is specially spring-loaded to absorb shock and reduce stress to joints, muscles, and ligaments whether you're strolling through the park or traversing more rugged trails. An easy-lock telescoping design offers an ergonomic EVA foam grip with hard plastic knob that hide an integrated camera mount; A wearproof carbide tip is mounted at the end; Adjustable from 27 1/2''H up to an impressive five feet, the stick adapts to hikers of different heights and permits far easier use of mounted cameras on inclines. A pair of watch-band mini-compass and thermometer is mounted on the wrist strap. Also included are rubber tip for paved surfaces, snow disc and attachable nylon wrist strap. 10.80oz. Black Color.Cameras and Photo
Most talked about in KAITO
Kaito® Solar Dynamo Radio FlashlightKAITO; Tools
Price in other shops:
Hammers HP1 Anti-Shock Hiking Pole with Compass & ThermometerKAITO; CE
Best price: $19.99
Price in other shops:
Kaito® Voyager Solar Dynamo Weather RadioKAITO; Kaito; KAITO; Misc.; Single Detail Page Misc
Best price: $44.44
Price in other shops:
Similar digital cameras
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Backpacking and Hikingby Jason Stevenson
Alpha; Published: 2010-04-06; Paperback; Book
Best price: $8.40
Price in other shops:
Suisse Sport Adult Adventurer Mummy Ultra-Compactable Sleeping Bag (Assorted Colors)Suisse Sport; Suisse Sport; Release date: 2010-03-17; Sports
Best price: $35.07
Price in other shops:
Sima Quick Connect for TripodSima; Digital Camera
Best price: $11.91
Price in other shops:
Anti-shock Telescopic Walking Hiking Stick trekking PoleHammers; Hammers; Sports
Best price: $17.89
Collapsible Aluminum Shock-Absorbing Hiking Pole - Walking Stick with Camera Mono-Pod (Colors may vary)SE; SE; Sports
Best price: $18.90
Professional Mini Ball Head Camera MountGiotto; Digital Camera
Best price: $12.99
Price in other shops:
Replacement Rubber Tips for Hammers Hiking Poles, 2 PackHammers; Hammers; Sports
Best price: $4.99
Price in other shops:
Kaito BT409 Anti-Shock Hiking Pole with 9-LED FlashlightKaito; Kaito; Sports
Best price: $14.99
Price in other shops:
Hammers HP5 Anti-Shock Hiking Pole with Compass & ThermometerKaito; Kaito; Sports
Best price: $19.99
Price in other shops:
Hikker HP-5 Anti-shock Hiking Pole, 2-packHikker; Hikker; Sports
Best price: $29.99
Price in other shops: