Comments on: Kaito BT409 Anti-Shock Hiking Pole with 9-LED Flashlight http://bridgerguide.com/kaito-bt409-anti-shock-hiking-pole-with-9-led-flashlight/ Bozeman Montana Local's Guide Mon, 21 May 2012 21:04:24 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Jie Zhang http://bridgerguide.com/kaito-bt409-anti-shock-hiking-pole-with-9-led-flashlight/#comment-6103 Jie Zhang Fri, 27 Apr 2012 22:39:02 +0000 http://bridgerguide.com/kaito-bt409-anti-shock-hiking-pole-with-9-led-flashlight/#comment-6103 <div style="margin-left:0.5em;"> <div style="margin-bottom:0.5em;"> 19 of 19 people found the following review helpful </div> <div style="margin-bottom:0.5em;"> <span style="margin-left: -5px;"><img src="http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/x-locale/common/customer-reviews/stars-3-0._V192240710_.gif" width="64" alt="3.0 out of 5 stars" title="3.0 out of 5 stars" height="12" border="0"/></span> <b>OK hiking pole for the price</b>, <nobr>October 17, 2009</nobr></div> <div style="margin-bottom:0.5em;"> <div><div style="float:left;">By </div><div style="float:left;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/pdp/profile/A34UA9SNLUAHOU?ie=UTF8&tag=bridgerguide-20&linkCode=xm2" target="_top"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Jie Zhang</span></a> - <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/cdp/member-reviews/A34UA9SNLUAHOU?ie=UTF8&tag=bridgerguide-20&linkCode=xm2&sort_by=MostRecentReview" target="_top"></a><br/><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?ie=UTF8&nodeId=14279681&pop-up=1#RN" target="AmazonHelp" onclick="return amz_js_PopWin(this.href,'AmazonHelp','width=340,height=340,resizable=1,scrollbars=1,toolbar=1,status=1');"><img src="http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/x-locale/communities/reputation/c7y_badge_rn_1._V192249968_.gif" width="70" align="absmiddle" alt="(REAL NAME)" height="15" border="0"/></a>    </div></div><div style="clear:both;"/> </div> <div class="tiny" style="margin-bottom:0.5em;"> <span class="crVerifiedStripe"><b class="h3color tiny" style="margin-right: 0.5em;">Amazon Verified Purchase</b><span class="tiny verifyWhatsThis">(<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/community-help/amazon-verified-purchase" target="AmazonHelp" onclick="amz_js_PopWin('http://www.amazon.com/gp/community-help/amazon-verified-purchase', 'AmazonHelp', 'width=400,height=500,resizable=1,scrollbars=1,toolbar=0,status=1');return false; ">What's this?</a>)</span></span> </div> <div class="tiny" style="margin-bottom:0.5em;"> <b><span class="h3color tiny">This review is from: </span>Kaito BT409 Anti-Shock Hiking Pole with 9-LED Flashlight (Electronics)</b> </div> It is an OK hiking pole for the price. It is my first hiking pole and I needed it to hike across the grand canyon. It arrived fast and timely. There was no user manual but it is not too hard to figure out how to extend and retract the pole. The thermometer does not work (it stayed at 85F no matter how the temperature changes), the compass kind of worked but I had a GPS, so it doesn't matter to me. In fact, I took off both gadgets while hiking, because the hand strap was getting loose. The plastic end at the tip of the pole was not screwed on and I also lost it in the hike. I recommend taking it off before you start hiking -- it is not useful anyways.<br/><br/>I read the review on Amazon, and I was somewhat scared because there were comments about breaking two poles while hiking in the canyon. However this did not occur to me. Though this pole is not of the best quality (I figure a strong wooden stick or bamboo one might feel more sturdy), it is still very helpful, especially the shock-absorbing feature provided by the spring at the connecting point.<br/><br/>Overall I am satisfied with the product. 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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars
OK hiking pole for the price, October 17, 2009
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It is an OK hiking pole for the price. It is my first hiking pole and I needed it to hike across the grand canyon. It arrived fast and timely. There was no user manual but it is not too hard to figure out how to extend and retract the pole. The thermometer does not work (it stayed at 85F no matter how the temperature changes), the compass kind of worked but I had a GPS, so it doesn’t matter to me. In fact, I took off both gadgets while hiking, because the hand strap was getting loose. The plastic end at the tip of the pole was not screwed on and I also lost it in the hike. I recommend taking it off before you start hiking — it is not useful anyways.

I read the review on Amazon, and I was somewhat scared because there were comments about breaking two poles while hiking in the canyon. However this did not occur to me. Though this pole is not of the best quality (I figure a strong wooden stick or bamboo one might feel more sturdy), it is still very helpful, especially the shock-absorbing feature provided by the spring at the connecting point.

Overall I am satisfied with the product. It is a basic walking stick that under proper usage I can rely on.

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]]> By: Larry Ketcham http://bridgerguide.com/kaito-bt409-anti-shock-hiking-pole-with-9-led-flashlight/#comment-6102 Larry Ketcham Fri, 27 Apr 2012 22:04:10 +0000 http://bridgerguide.com/kaito-bt409-anti-shock-hiking-pole-with-9-led-flashlight/#comment-6102 <div style="margin-left:0.5em;"> <div style="margin-bottom:0.5em;"> 37 of 37 people found the following review helpful </div> <div style="margin-bottom:0.5em;"> <span style="margin-left: -5px;"><img src="http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/x-locale/common/customer-reviews/stars-5-0._V192240867_.gif" width="64" alt="5.0 out of 5 stars" title="5.0 out of 5 stars" height="12" border="0"/></span> <b>great for mountain hiking</b>, <nobr>July 31, 2009</nobr></div> <div style="margin-bottom:0.5em;"> <div><div style="float:left;">By </div><div style="float:left;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/pdp/profile/A24L7HA6BPE70Z?ie=UTF8&tag=bridgerguide-20&linkCode=xm2" target="_top"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Larry Ketcham</span></a> (Austin, TX United States) - <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/cdp/member-reviews/A24L7HA6BPE70Z?ie=UTF8&tag=bridgerguide-20&linkCode=xm2&sort_by=MostRecentReview" target="_top"></a></div></div><div style="clear:both;"/> </div> <div class="tiny" style="margin-bottom:0.5em;"> <b><span class="h3color tiny">This review is from: </span>Kaito BT409 Anti-Shock Hiking Pole with 9-LED Flashlight (Electronics)</b> </div> Used this pole for the first time while hiking fourteeners in Colorado and found it to be extremely helpful. The handle design lets you grip it two different ways. Hold it like a ski pole on steep climbs or like a cane when descending. It made climbing easier and provided an important balance point (and shock absorber!) when descending. Proved to be durable and useful on all surfaces (hard rock, loose rock, dirt, snow). Lightweight and easy to adjust length. Never used the little gadgets on the wrist strap.<br/><br/>The LED light turns on or off by twisting the light -- just make sure you have the battery in the right way. However, that might make the light a bit loose when turned off. 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37 of 37 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
great for mountain hiking, July 31, 2009
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Used this pole for the first time while hiking fourteeners in Colorado and found it to be extremely helpful. The handle design lets you grip it two different ways. Hold it like a ski pole on steep climbs or like a cane when descending. It made climbing easier and provided an important balance point (and shock absorber!) when descending. Proved to be durable and useful on all surfaces (hard rock, loose rock, dirt, snow). Lightweight and easy to adjust length. Never used the little gadgets on the wrist strap.

The LED light turns on or off by twisting the light — just make sure you have the battery in the right way. However, that might make the light a bit loose when turned off. To keep it secure during rough handling on day climbs, I just reversed the battery (to keep it from coming on) and then tightened the light all the way.

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]]> By: Ralph H. Zwirn "FrRalphZ" http://bridgerguide.com/kaito-bt409-anti-shock-hiking-pole-with-9-led-flashlight/#comment-6101 Ralph H. Zwirn "FrRalphZ" Fri, 27 Apr 2012 21:30:55 +0000 http://bridgerguide.com/kaito-bt409-anti-shock-hiking-pole-with-9-led-flashlight/#comment-6101 <div style="margin-left:0.5em;"> <div style="margin-bottom:0.5em;"> 58 of 58 people found the following review helpful </div> <div style="margin-bottom:0.5em;"> <span style="margin-left: -5px;"><img src="http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/x-locale/common/customer-reviews/stars-5-0._V192240867_.gif" width="64" alt="5.0 out of 5 stars" title="5.0 out of 5 stars" height="12" border="0"/></span> <b>Not Your Average Walking Stick...</b>, <nobr>June 7, 2009</nobr></div> <div style="margin-bottom:0.5em;"> <div><div style="float:left;">By </div><div style="float:left;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/pdp/profile/A142MP0UTLGG9N?ie=UTF8&tag=bridgerguide-20&linkCode=xm2" target="_top"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Ralph H. Zwirn "FrRalphZ"</span></a> (Chicago, IL) - <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/cdp/member-reviews/A142MP0UTLGG9N?ie=UTF8&tag=bridgerguide-20&linkCode=xm2&sort_by=MostRecentReview" target="_top"></a><br/><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?ie=UTF8&nodeId=14279681&pop-up=1#RN" target="AmazonHelp" onclick="return amz_js_PopWin(this.href,'AmazonHelp','width=340,height=340,resizable=1,scrollbars=1,toolbar=1,status=1');"><img src="http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/x-locale/communities/reputation/c7y_badge_rn_1._V192249968_.gif" width="70" align="absmiddle" alt="(REAL NAME)" height="15" border="0"/></a>    </div></div><div style="clear:both;"/> </div> <div class="tiny" style="margin-bottom:0.5em;"> <span class="crVerifiedStripe"><b class="h3color tiny" style="margin-right: 0.5em;">Amazon Verified Purchase</b><span class="tiny verifyWhatsThis">(<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/community-help/amazon-verified-purchase" target="AmazonHelp" onclick="amz_js_PopWin('http://www.amazon.com/gp/community-help/amazon-verified-purchase', 'AmazonHelp', 'width=400,height=500,resizable=1,scrollbars=1,toolbar=0,status=1');return false; ">What's this?</a>)</span></span> </div> <div class="tiny" style="margin-bottom:0.5em;"> <b><span class="h3color tiny">This review is from: </span>Kaito BT409 Anti-Shock Hiking Pole with 9-LED Flashlight (Electronics)</b> </div> I have been having trouble with lower back and some knee pain, especially when I have to be on my feet for a long period of time or out walking longer distances. The thought of buying a cane or a walking stick wasn't sitting all that well with me. I heard about this particular hiking pole on "No Agenda", the podcast featuring John C. Dvorak & Adam Curry. I was surprised at how reasonably priced it was and decided to give it a try. I have found that it has met and surpassed my expectations. It is completely adjustable, has a nice shock absorbing feature, and the built in flashlight, while a little bit geeky, has already come in handy on more than one occasion. If you are looking for a little extra help getting around that doesn't make you look old and out of it, this is definitely worth the price. And, while I haven't exactly been out hiking with it yet, the totally adjustable nature of this hiking pole makes it very easy to go from a walking stick to a full fledged hiking staff in just a few twists. This same feature also makes it easy to completely compact the staff for easy packing and traveling. I have two of these now, one that I keep in my car at all times, (in case I underestimate the amount of walking I am going to have to do on an outing), and one that I have at home for those "bad days". I highly recommend this to anyone who needs a walking stick/hiking pole. 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58 of 58 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Not Your Average Walking Stick…, June 7, 2009
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Ralph H. Zwirn “FrRalphZ” (Chicago, IL) –
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This review is from: Kaito BT409 Anti-Shock Hiking Pole with 9-LED Flashlight (Electronics)

I have been having trouble with lower back and some knee pain, especially when I have to be on my feet for a long period of time or out walking longer distances. The thought of buying a cane or a walking stick wasn’t sitting all that well with me. I heard about this particular hiking pole on “No Agenda”, the podcast featuring John C. Dvorak & Adam Curry. I was surprised at how reasonably priced it was and decided to give it a try. I have found that it has met and surpassed my expectations. It is completely adjustable, has a nice shock absorbing feature, and the built in flashlight, while a little bit geeky, has already come in handy on more than one occasion. If you are looking for a little extra help getting around that doesn’t make you look old and out of it, this is definitely worth the price. And, while I haven’t exactly been out hiking with it yet, the totally adjustable nature of this hiking pole makes it very easy to go from a walking stick to a full fledged hiking staff in just a few twists. This same feature also makes it easy to completely compact the staff for easy packing and traveling. I have two of these now, one that I keep in my car at all times, (in case I underestimate the amount of walking I am going to have to do on an outing), and one that I have at home for those “bad days”. I highly recommend this to anyone who needs a walking stick/hiking pole. I hope that you will find it as useful and as helpful as I have.

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