I find that I like them at different lengths going up than I do going down, therefore the fixed lengths would not work for me. I have been using a $10..00 trekking pole from wal-mart (two of them) for around four years and they seem to be holding up pretty well. They are sort of an extra "perk" for me. An insurance policy if you will...sabre11004... thanks
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