Review on Ultralight Trekking Pole Anti-Shock Aluminum Alloy Quick Lock Telescopic Walking Stick Adjustable Cane Crutch With Cork Grips & Tungsten Tips For Mountains Hiking And Trekking by Clinton Youmans

Original title was: Sturdy and serviceable, now my favorite! But.Update 10/28/21 The seller had Walmart send me two used canes that were returned, in an effort to find one that might have the larger cork handle, but both were the same as the one I returned because of the grip size change. Again, the seller says he or the factory did not change the dimensions, so maybe I got a one-off when I got the larger handle that I really liked.The seller also said that they were changing factories to produce it, and I suggested making both versions-a larger handle, with a harder spring tension, and a smaller handle version with lighter spring tension. The cane is now back in stock, higher priced and there is no mention of any changes made, so I assume it is the smaller handle version with the same hard spring tension that is now available. Unless you weigh a lot and have small hands, this might not be the best choice out there anymore. Of course, you can always order and if it doesn't suit you, it is easily returned on Walmart.Update 7/25/21 I ordered another one of the Wrzbest Jungleleopard canes to have on hand just as a backup, because this had become my favorite cane yet, of all I have tried like this. It doesn't have locks like some, but it seems it doesn't need them-it stays locked very well without. And the anti-shock does work well, even if it is a little stiff-it supports more weight as it is, for which I am thankful. I would rather have a strong spring than a weak one. The cane is quite light too-it does not feel like you are dragging a lot of weight around for your hand to manage, which is also very good, all this for a very reasonable price.But the main difference with this cane has been how comfortable the cork grip WAS for me-it is larger in diameter than my other canes that I have had, which is great if you don't have small hands, like a lot of men, and some taller women. This is so important for comfort, it's a wonder more manufacturers don't make at least 2 sizes for offer in walking and trekking canes. If you spend a lot of time using one, you will find anything that is more ergonomic will cause less wear and tear on your body.Now the bad news. I just received the second cane I have ordered, about 1 year later than the first, to find that the maker has now changed the grip design to be smaller overall in the cork handle, so I will have to return the one I just bought. Very sad, when things are good and work well, and then they are changed by the manufacturer for whatever reasons, and nothing is passed on to the consumer to know about the changes-so HERE IS THE HEADS UP. It is not the same cane that I reviewed a year ago, and it will not work for me unless I tape up the handle to make it larger again.Measurement of new grip circumference: handle at shaft 8.5 cm, midway to end of handle 8.0 cm. The old one for reference is about 1 cm larger in each measurement; 9.5 cm and 9.2 cm. I really hope someone just got carried away in sanding at the factory, but they say there has been no change made there recently in manufacture, as related to me by the seller.Good news for you smaller handed people though! Just not the rest of us. Very sad for the rest of us, unless this was just a one-off and not the norm now. I will return and try a replacement to see, and update when I know for sure.Old (June 2020 review):I just edited my review to be more fair to the manufacturer, and seller, as my review had some misstatements in it, simply for not having used it long enough. I do like this cane, but it seemed very stiff in operation, and did not appear to have a very long travel, even with my 325 lbs pushing on it. But I was wrong-I just pushed harder on it, and it does have a good range of travel in the spring, but it just takes more effort to move beyond that short way. I think it may be just that it is not broken in yet, and may get easier over time, like many things, with wear and use.The handle is very comfortable-even for someone with a larger palm and fingers, and that helps a lot. If it doesn't fit your hand, it won't make you very happy in longer use. It also seems to hang on counter tops well enough, unlike some. And the weight seems just a tad heavier than some, but not by much, though there are probably lighter weight ones without anti-shock if that is more important to you. In the woods, I would take my Leki Wanderfreund cane, without anti-shock, and it is one finger light, holding it by the strap, while you look through your binoculars, or pause to take a picture without putting the cane down. The Wrzbest is almost that light, and is much lighter than the Chinook anti shock walking cane, so not so bad overall in the weight category either.The sections tighten and loosen pretty easily, though sometimes I'm sure some people will have trouble with a screw to tighten or loosen cane, depending on hand strength, but then those can just leave it tightened at the proper length and not have to fool with it, having to loosen and tighten it all the time.In a world with not many similar walking canes, with this type handle, and anti-shock mechanism, this is a good choice it seems to me. My Komperdell Walker AS cane is nearly worn out, since it bottoms out very easily now. It had a longer handle, but not wider. The curves on this new cane's handle seem a little more palm filling, and more comfortable to me. Try it, you might be glad you did.One last thought-this does collapse to a nicely compact design, shorter than the Komperdell. So that is something many will appreciate, no doubt. Overall, a good design that works. Be well!Update: now after using this for a few months, it has become my favorite to use every day-it is light, sturdy, and has not failed me once, and the handle seems the best for comfort. Hang in there, and wait for it's return to a stock item-you will be glad you did too!