Hiking and trekking enthusiasts need look no further than the Vango Deluxe Walking Pole for their future adventure escapades. This stylish walking accessory was delivered to us recently for a review and we were taken in by the practical design immediately.
Vango has always been reputed to be a pioneer in providing solutions for the ‘great outdoors’. Their previous range of walking poles was quite popular for its affordable price points and rich functionality. The Deluxe Walking Pole marks an extension of the company’s popular product line and continues to deliver on both utility and affordability parameters.
What Makes The Vango Walking Poles So Special?
If you were one of those people who don’t believe a waking pole could be improved on, this product will definitely change your perceptions of a walking stick forever.
The Vango Deluxe Pole is Strong and Sturdy
On the outside, the Vango Deluxe is definitely easy on the eyes, with a smart, ergonomic handle and a rugged central pole. However, the Vango Deluxe Walking Pole is also one of the sturdiest walking poles available on the market. For starters, the material used to create the Deluxe Walking Pole is a reinforced alloy called T-7075 that renders it tougher than most other contemporary walking sticks. The end tips are made of tungsten and brass has also been used on the body to give it additional strength. The handle with a rigged sleeve makes the pole easy to grip and hold.
Vango’s Walking Pole Folds into Three to Fit into Your Backpack
Overall, the pole has three parts and users can fold it to half its size, making it fit easily into standard hiking backpacks. The maximum length is about 140 cm, but when folded the pole could measure under 70 cm. The Vango Deluxe pole is also quite light weight, weighing less than 320g. Its compact and feather weight design makes it ideal for travellers who love to fit in everything they have into their backpack. A comfortable hand gripper makes sure that the pole will not slip away during a trek. The bottom end helps trekkers find a suitable grip on the ground below them as well, which is particularly useful while climbing mountains and going uphill.
A Shock Absorber That You Can Switch Off
An added advantage that most hikers will appreciate is that the Vango Deluxe pole comes with a very useful shock absorber. There is a spring within the external casing that can be adjusted to suit the external terrain and contains a fair degree of contact shock. This shock absorber can be switched on or off depending on how difficult the terrain you are in is. The Vango Deluxe Pole will be an ideal companion on a sojourn across a rocky mountain or on a simple stroll across a garden.
The Vango Walking Pole is a Good Investment
Vango offers great after-sales support and assistance to their consumers. The Deluxe pole comes with a warranty and they also provide any repair help for products that are not covered by the warranty. So hikers can rest assured that their pole will be a safe investment if purchased.
The Vango Deluxe Curved Handle for Better Grip
Well, the curved handle could take a bit getting used to, especially for those who are more accustomed to the more conventional T-shaped handles, but the superior grade material of the pole and its sturdiness makes it more than worthwhile. It is marginally longer and heavier than other walking poles but is very stylish and more easy to use.
Conclusion: The Vango Deluxe Walking Pole Is A Great Buy
The unique look will surely steal at least a few glances from envious fellow backpackers. The Vango Deluxe is decently priced as well, in keeping with the company’s stated objective to deliver both functionality and affordability to its users. At £32.50 it is almost double the price of the company’s Classic Cane offering.
A pair of Vango Deluxe Walking Poles can be purchased at Simply Hike and is recommended for those backpackers who are serious about their hobby and love to explore difficult terrains.
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