Love the light weight but without straps and if you are using the poles for more steep and aggressive climbs it is the strap that gives you so much support and transfer while using them in different fashions and circumstances.
A nice piece of kit! Thank you for making a video on them. Straight forward and to the point. Big fan of natural cork grips vs synthetic foam, and some sort of ultralight wrist cordage would be a nice addition. Enjoy em!
Thx for the vid! We've been enjoying the Icelines...super rigid and just feel good to carry. Only minor issue we've had is dialing in the screw tightness on the flip-locks. Our poles were slipping/collapsing a bit at the tightness the screws were set at when they arrived. We could also twist the two sections. No biggie, just had to find the right screw tighness without over tightening.
Minor problems as they are not actually meant to be used anyway, there only purpose is so people can brag about how light there worthless slipping, collapsing and broken hiking poles are.
Those look like a branded version of the Komperdell FXP poles without the spring retraction. That's absolutely the Komperdell Powerlock 3.0 locking mechanism on the pole. Komperdell makes all their carbon for their poles in house rather than outsourcing to china. Same with all the other parts, all made in Austria which is great. So props to Durston for going with Komperdell for OEM'ing his poles. I use their Carbon FXP Approach Vario which is very similar but a little more versatile. I wonder if Komperdell will honor the warranty on these, which is very good.
I see now he says on his site. "The Iceline poles are custom built for Durston in Austria by Komperdell (a well respected maker of high end poles for over 100 years)"
Interesting, Durston sure are branching out. I like the design of the pole except for no-straps! What's that about? All your weight should be on the straps, otherwise you're constantly gripping the pole and that takes energy! I really don't want to be having to hold my pole while I'm walking.
Yeah for sure! And I know he plans on making straps for them in the future! Apparently lots of people are 50/50 with the straps. I really only use them half the time! So far I haven’t had an issue tbh!
I've got a set. They're light for sure, but there are some things I'll need to get used to. They don't have baskets on them from the off, so I'll need to get some. The size is a bit awkward for me. On one hand I could collapse my other favorite poles (the Cascade carbon fiber poles sold through Costco) which fit perfectly on a backpack, but these are either too long when left assembled, or too short without any way to affix them to a pack (other than stuffing in a pocket). It's a bit vexing. I didn't think cared about a strap, and generally don't, but there are times when I'm reaching for things and I'd like to be able to let go of the pole without having to try to hold it by pinching it between my knees or tucking it under an arm. Easy enough remedy, but it wasn't something I'd given any thought to until I started using them. They're beautiful poles, and well engineered. There is a point of contention though, and I'm sending data to Dan about this; if I get some updates I'll expound on that a bit, but for now I'll leave it as is. I suppose this is always the plight of early adopters.
Yeah I actually agree! I do wish there was an easier to to collapse them for putting them in your pack as far as disassembling goes, so traditional poles for sure win in that way, but I will say these do benefit setting up a trekking pole tent faster! So I’d recommend these for people who double up the usage for that for sure! I would love some straps on these too, just to be able to have the option! Thank you for all your comments and for tuning it! I appreciate you!
Love the light weight but without straps and if you are using the poles for more steep and aggressive climbs it is the strap that gives you so much support and transfer while using them in different fashions and circumstances.
Straps are easy to add.
A nice piece of kit! Thank you for making a video on them. Straight forward and to the point.
Big fan of natural cork grips vs synthetic foam, and some sort of ultralight wrist cordage would be a nice addition.
Enjoy em!
Thank you!! Yeah I’m interested to see what changes he makes and or adds on the next round of poles!!
I'm waiting for version 2. I've been buying backpacks and tents on initial releases. Then better and improved versions follow. 😢
Thx for the vid! We've been enjoying the Icelines...super rigid and just feel good to carry. Only minor issue we've had is dialing in the screw tightness on the flip-locks. Our poles were slipping/collapsing a bit at the tightness the screws were set at when they arrived. We could also twist the two sections. No biggie, just had to find the right screw tighness without over tightening.
That’s a great tip to mention! I and I’m sure others will appreciate and make sure to do that as well! Thank you so much!
Minor problems as they are not actually meant to be used anyway, there only purpose is so people can brag about how light there worthless slipping, collapsing and broken hiking poles are.
@@dgrfsthrgsergwrtghasefq I love that you are so knowledgeable too! You must be a fortune teller🤯🤗😂
Amazing to watch gear evolve. It's a good time to be a backpacker!
Yes it is!! Love seeing it keep progressing forward my friend!
Those look like a branded version of the Komperdell FXP poles without the spring retraction. That's absolutely the Komperdell Powerlock 3.0 locking mechanism on the pole. Komperdell makes all their carbon for their poles in house rather than outsourcing to china. Same with all the other parts, all made in Austria which is great. So props to Durston for going with Komperdell for OEM'ing his poles. I use their Carbon FXP Approach Vario which is very similar but a little more versatile. I wonder if Komperdell will honor the warranty on these, which is very good.
I see now he says on his site. "The Iceline poles are custom built for Durston in Austria by Komperdell (a well respected maker of high end poles for over 100 years)"
Seems like an awesome product, love the design! Any idea when they'll have more?
Not to sure tbh!! I’m sure it won’t be to long!
I love them , im getting a pair
Interesting, Durston sure are branching out. I like the design of the pole except for no-straps! What's that about? All your weight should be on the straps, otherwise you're constantly gripping the pole and that takes energy! I really don't want to be having to hold my pole while I'm walking.
Yeah for sure! And I know he plans on making straps for them in the future! Apparently lots of people are 50/50 with the straps. I really only use them half the time! So far I haven’t had an issue tbh!
Do they support straps? Poles without straps are just tent stands
I belive he is adding some next round! But it’s all preference. I know some people that don’t use straps, and sometimes im 50/50 with them too
I've got a set. They're light for sure, but there are some things I'll need to get used to. They don't have baskets on them from the off, so I'll need to get some. The size is a bit awkward for me. On one hand I could collapse my other favorite poles (the Cascade carbon fiber poles sold through Costco) which fit perfectly on a backpack, but these are either too long when left assembled, or too short without any way to affix them to a pack (other than stuffing in a pocket). It's a bit vexing. I didn't think cared about a strap, and generally don't, but there are times when I'm reaching for things and I'd like to be able to let go of the pole without having to try to hold it by pinching it between my knees or tucking it under an arm. Easy enough remedy, but it wasn't something I'd given any thought to until I started using them.
They're beautiful poles, and well engineered. There is a point of contention though, and I'm sending data to Dan about this; if I get some updates I'll expound on that a bit, but for now I'll leave it as is. I suppose this is always the plight of early adopters.
Yeah I actually agree! I do wish there was an easier to to collapse them for putting them in your pack as far as disassembling goes, so traditional poles for sure win in that way, but I will say these do benefit setting up a trekking pole tent faster! So I’d recommend these for people who double up the usage for that for sure! I would love some straps on these too, just to be able to have the option! Thank you for all your comments and for tuning it! I appreciate you!
There not actually meant to be used, there only purpose is so people can brag about how light there worthless hiking poles are.
@@dgrfsthrgsergwrtghasefqyeah we hate using our gear! I miss carrying 2 steel poles! Way more efficient and lasts a lifetime!
Try Komperdell Carbon FXP.4 Approach Vario, or Carbon Cloud series. Same manufacturer but offers folding or telescoping for minimal weight penalty.
@@dgrfsthrgsergwrtghasefq I can smell your bitter envy from here.
Nice video. Thanks for sharing. subd & 👍30
Thank you so much!!
no stramps hmm
I don’t trust fibre anything anymore. I’ve broken so many poles so far that I’ve gone back to good old steel.😮
There even lighter after it breaks in half from normal use.
To early to know!😂
Agreed
Not the lightest. My poles are 4.2oz each with strap and basket.
What poles are those?
@@GearGarden "Healing" 115 gram trekking poles.