… but if I did get some, I’d buy the comparatively expensive Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z.
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That’s based on the best review of hiking poles I’ve ever seen:
LIGHTWEIGHT TREKKING POLES: GEAR GUIDE
At age-61 I still prefer to keep my hands free on the trail. But someday I’ll start using poles.
besthike.com 
On a recent trek on Scotland’s West Highland Way I would have been in serious trouble had I not had my trekking poles. Between the very poor and unmaintained rough trails, and the wet weather, the poles prevent numerous falls.