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I had very long life (in fact they still haven't worn out) from a set of Leki feet I bought in 2012. The upside is they are much harder rubber so haven't worn out to-date. Downside? They are so hard that sometimes they simply slide on paved surfaces. I switched over to Black Diamond a few years ago and the feet for them was much softer, which I prefer. I guess I am light on my sticks because so far they still look new. To be fair though, they come off any time I'm not on paved/cemented walks.
As a unsolicted tip, maybe you are reaching out too far with your poles if they are slipping out when you don't have the feet on?
I use Pacer Poles, and the tips that come with them last me more than one Camino - and I use my poles for almost every kilometer wit the tips on them.
Right. All Pacer Pole products must be ordered from England. I found that even with the international shipping costs the rubber tips weren't any more expensive than comparable tips that I could buy locally at REI.Must check those out. The tips......
But looks like we can't get the rubber tip protectors here in Australia.
Only from the UK.
Right. All Pacer Pole products must be ordered from England. I found that even with the international shipping costs the rubber tips weren't any more expensive than comparable tips that I could buy locally at REI.
Do the rubber tips you're using have the metal insert for the pole end? This increases the longevity of tips 'by miles'...by which I mean hundreds & hundreds of kilometres!Rubber Pole Tips? Where are the good ones?
But I go through rubber tip protectors way too fast.
Any thoughts on good quality rubber tip protectors?
I'd rather not have to carry 2-3 sets with me
Hard to find really good ones........
Me too! I love my Pacer poles...lots of kms/minimal wear & tear on the tips!I use Pacer Poles, and the tips that come with them last me more than one Camino - and I use my poles for almost every kilometer wit the tips on them.
I tested the Black Diamond tips against Leki and REI tips. The BD tips lasted 6 months on pavement when the Leki lasted half that and the REI lasted 1 month. I put my money on the Black Diamond tips.Rubber Pole Tips? Where are the good ones?
I'm one of those Pilgrims that barely takes a step without my poles.
Used properly, they take a lot of weight off my knees and ankles, on all types of terrain and gradients.
I honestly would struggle to make it without them.
But I go through rubber tip protectors way too fast.
Sure I'm putting a lot of weight on my poles, but 'soft' rubber tips will barely last 100 kms.
The best tips I found were in the outdoor shop in Zubiri.
A much harder compound that lasted all the way to SDC.
But another few hundred kms has worn those out too.......
So where are the 'good' tips?
I've just bought some black diamond tips, thinking that maybe a 'branded' set might be better.
But they do seem on the soft side. I can't see them lasting more than 200-300 kms.
Black Diamond BD11207 Trekking Pole Tip Protectors, Unisex-Adult, Black, One Size : Amazon.com.au: Sports, Fitness & Outdoors
Black Diamond BD11207 Trekking Pole Tip Protectors, Unisex-Adult, Black, One Size : Amazon.com.au: Sports, Fitness & Outdoorswww.amazon.com.au
Any thoughts on good quality rubber tip protectors?
I prefer the symmetrical type, rather than those that look like little boots (for nordic and leki poles I think)
I'd rather not have to carry 2-3 sets with me
I carry them on my waist belt pocket and am frequently putting them on and off during the day dependent on the terrain.
Obviously leaving them on, on soft ground, tends to accelerate the tungsten tips 'punching' through the rubber.
And if the rubber protectors are too hard a material, they can slip on concrete or smooth rock.
Hard to find really good ones........
For those who use poles, and don't bother with tip protectors.......
They not only stop that annoying 'clack clack' as you walk along the streets,
but are an important safety feature.
Bare metal tips on smooth concrete, cobble stones or flat rock and the like, can very easily just skate across the surface leading to a twisting injury or fall.
I buy whatever rubber tips fit tightly, put them on the poles, and never remove them until they wear through or one gets stuck in the mud somewhere.frequently putting them on and off during the day dependent on the terrain.
Obviously leaving them on, on soft ground, tends to accelerate the tungsten tips 'punching' through the rubber.
And if the rubber protectors are too hard a material, they can slip on concrete or smooth rock.
This might be the key factor. The metal insert is like a washer and prevents the tips from "punching" through the rubber tip. It might also be a reason that some tips are more expensive than others.Do the rubber tips you're using have the metal insert for the pole end? This increases the longevity of tips 'by miles'...by which I mean hundreds & hundreds of kilometres!
Same here. On my first Camino I thought that I had to put on/take off the tips depending on the terrain. My tips are very hard to remove, and I soon realized that if I did that I might waste a half hour every day putting them on and taking them off. I also realized that there are no "technical" hiking areas on the Camino that require the carbide tips.I buy whatever rubber tips fit tightly, put them on the poles, and never remove them until they wear through or one gets stuck in the mud somewhere.
No they don't have a metal insert. It makes sense of course!Do the rubber tips you're using have the metal insert for the pole end? This increases the longevity of tips 'by miles'...by which I mean hundreds & hundreds of kilometres!
Same here. On my first Camino I thought that I had to put on/take off the tips depending on the terrain. My tips are very hard to remove, and I soon realized that if I did that I might waste a half hour every day putting them on and taking them off. I also realized that there are no "technical" hiking areas on the Camino that require the carbide tips.
Mine require some serious twisting to get off - not something I can do without breaking pace. But I don't see the need.they must be a tight fit. Mine just twist off.
I totally get that.Mine require some serious twisting to get off - not something I can do without breaking pace. But I don't see the need.
Yes, next time I will take 2 extra Black Diamond with me. Instead of buying 4 or more crappy thin ones.Black Diamond for me, too. I leave them on all the time.
I carry an extra set just in case I lose one in mud or in a grate and can't retrieve it.
I love my Pacer poles too, but do not find the tips to be particularlyMe too! I love my Pacer poles...lots of kms/minimal wear & tear on the tips!
You were a pretty big bloke Robo. That's probly got something to do with it.Rubber Pole Tips? Where are the good ones?
You were a pretty big bloke Robo. That's probably got something to do with it.
I'm a Pacer Poles guy, 85kgs, for many years.
My PP tips have always lasted 1000ks.
Regards
Gerard
PS
I've been dieting and am determined to beat you to 75kgs.
I hit 75.9 this morning.
Think I've got you beat cobber.
I found that those tiny european sub Euro cent coins fit inside the tips perfectly. The UK 1p is just slightly too large. The trouble with washers is that the tips can work themselves into the holes and then they take some getting free.No they don't have a metal insert. It makes sense of course!
I have tried making my own with very small metal washers pushed down into the rubber tips.
It's hard to get the right sized washers though........
I found that those tiny european sub Euro cent coins fit inside the tips perfectly. The UK 1p is just slightly too large. The trouble with washers is that the tops can work themselves into the holes and then they take some getting free.
I wrap electrical tape which is kind of rubbery around the pointy metal ends of the walking sticks before putting the rubber tips on. Because they’re not getting abraded from the inside I think this makes them last longer.Rubber Pole Tips? Where are the good ones?
I'm one of those Pilgrims that barely takes a step without my poles.
Used properly, they take a lot of weight off my knees and ankles, on all types of terrain and gradients.
I honestly would struggle to make it without them.
But I go through rubber tip protectors way too fast.
Sure I'm putting a lot of weight on my poles, but 'soft' rubber tips will barely last 100 kms.
The best tips I found were in the outdoor shop in Zubiri.
A much harder compound that lasted all the way to SDC.
But another few hundred kms has worn those out too.......
So where are the 'good' tips?
I've just bought some black diamond tips, thinking that maybe a 'branded' set might be better.
But they do seem on the soft side. I can't see them lasting more than 200-300 kms.
Black Diamond BD11207 Trekking Pole Tip Protectors, Unisex-Adult, Black, One Size : Amazon.com.au: Sports, Fitness & Outdoors
Black Diamond BD11207 Trekking Pole Tip Protectors, Unisex-Adult, Black, One Size : Amazon.com.au: Sports, Fitness & Outdoorswww.amazon.com.au
Any thoughts on good quality rubber tip protectors?
I prefer the symmetrical type, rather than those that look like little boots (for nordic and leki poles I think)
I'd rather not have to carry 2-3 sets with me
I carry them on my waist belt pocket and am frequently putting them on and off during the day dependent on the terrain.
Obviously leaving them on, on soft ground, tends to accelerate the tungsten tips 'punching' through the rubber.
And if the rubber protectors are too hard a material, they can slip on concrete or smooth rock.
Hard to find really good ones........
For those who use poles, and don't bother with tip protectors.......
They not only stop that annoying 'clack clack' as you walk along the streets,
but are an important safety feature.
Bare metal tips on smooth concrete, cobble stones or flat rock and the like, can very easily just skate across the surface leading to a twisting injury or fall.
Tips must come in many sizes even though they're bought as "universal".Genuis! I have some of those tiny coins.............
Must go and look.
Darn......all my small coins.........are too big.
euro cents, thai baht.....I'll have to hunt out more coins...........
Been using poles since Adam used them to shake out those darn apples and NEVER thought of rotating them! I live and learn. Thank you. I use Pacer poles and buy genuine replacements as I need them. Cheap ones don't seem to hack it. As for the annoying click and clack, it amazes me the average pilgie can hear them with their ears gummed up by music buds etc. Being an oldie with a warped sense of humour, I quite often "clack" past the youngsters at a furious pace and then blame my denturesI bought a pack of 10 "cheap as chips" unbranded tips just before my Camino Ingles in 2018 and they wear very slowly - I think I still have 5 or 6 left.
Have just done a Virtual CF from SJPP to SdC starting out with new tips on my PacerPoles and they're still in reasonable condition. A lot of that was done on hard pavement.
Does anybody else rotate their tips 1/4 turn to even out the wear?
Edit: WOW those Black Diamond tips are pricey! My cheapo ones were about £7 for TEN.
But, what if it is also your dentures? Hips? Knees?Been using poles since Adam used them to shake out those darn apples and NEVER thought of rotating them! I live and learn. Thank you. I use Pacer poles and buy genuine replacements as I need them. Cheap ones don't seem to hack it. As for the annoying click and clack, it amazes me the average pilgie can hear them with their ears gummed up by music buds etc. Being an oldie with a warped sense of humour, I quite often "clack" past the youngsters at a furious pace and then blame my dentures
Samarkand.
I found it easier to remove old tips if I kept the snow baskets on my poles. Screw off the basket and it forces the tip off. As to hard wearing I am at a loss. My son bought feet type tips, sometimes called paws, somewhere on the Camino in 2012. They were still usable when I used his poles on my 3rd camino in 2016 and were still in use when he walked from Santiago to Finisterre in 2019. He can't remember where he got them unfortunately just that it was fairly early on on the Camino. Mihht have been Caminoteca (think that's the name) in PamplonaSame here. On my first Camino I thought that I had to put on/take off the tips depending on the terrain. My tips are very hard to remove, and I soon realized that if I did that I might waste a half hour every day putting them on and taking them off. I also realized that there are no "technical" hiking areas on the Camino that require the carbide tips.
Like you I have tried a number of different types, with mixed success. I have Leki poles, and have found the Leki rubber tip protectors to be the best for longevity...but they are very difficult to find. The Leki tips will last a Camino.Rubber Pole Tips? Where are the good ones?
I'm one of those Pilgrims that barely takes a step without my poles.
Used properly, they take a lot of weight off my knees and ankles, on all types of terrain and gradients.
I honestly would struggle to make it without them.
But I go through rubber tip protectors way too fast.
Sure I'm putting a lot of weight on my poles, but 'soft' rubber tips will barely last 100 kms.
The best tips I found were in the outdoor shop in Zubiri.
A much harder compound that lasted all the way to SDC.
But another few hundred kms has worn those out too.......
So where are the 'good' tips?
I've just bought some black diamond tips, thinking that maybe a 'branded' set might be better.
But they do seem on the soft side. I can't see them lasting more than 200-300 kms.
Black Diamond BD11207 Trekking Pole Tip Protectors, Unisex-Adult, Black, One Size : Amazon.com.au: Sports, Fitness & Outdoors
Black Diamond BD11207 Trekking Pole Tip Protectors, Unisex-Adult, Black, One Size : Amazon.com.au: Sports, Fitness & Outdoorswww.amazon.com.au
Any thoughts on good quality rubber tip protectors?
I prefer the symmetrical type, rather than those that look like little boots (for nordic and leki poles I think)
I'd rather not have to carry 2-3 sets with me
I carry them on my waist belt pocket and am frequently putting them on and off during the day dependent on the terrain.
Obviously leaving them on, on soft ground, tends to accelerate the tungsten tips 'punching' through the rubber.
And if the rubber protectors are too hard a material, they can slip on concrete or smooth rock.
Hard to find really good ones........
For those who use poles, and don't bother with tip protectors.......
They not only stop that annoying 'clack clack' as you walk along the streets,
but are an important safety feature.
Bare metal tips on smooth concrete, cobble stones or flat rock and the like, can very easily just skate across the surface leading to a twisting injury or fall.
Ha, we bought a couple sets of those tip too but wore them out on our Portuguese camino. I think we have one more pair. I’m going to bookmark and see the answers.Rubber Pole Tips? Where are the good ones?
I'm one of those Pilgrims that barely takes a step without my poles.
Used properly, they take a lot of weight off my knees and ankles, on all types of terrain and gradients.
I honestly would struggle to make it without them.
But I go through rubber tip protectors way too fast.
Sure I'm putting a lot of weight on my poles, but 'soft' rubber tips will barely last 100 kms.
The best tips I found were in the outdoor shop in Zubiri.
A much harder compound that lasted all the way to SDC.
But another few hundred kms has worn those out too.......
So where are the 'good' tips?
I've just bought some black diamond tips, thinking that maybe a 'branded' set might be better.
But they do seem on the soft side. I can't see them lasting more than 200-300 kms.
Black Diamond BD11207 Trekking Pole Tip Protectors, Unisex-Adult, Black, One Size : Amazon.com.au: Sports, Fitness & Outdoors
Black Diamond BD11207 Trekking Pole Tip Protectors, Unisex-Adult, Black, One Size : Amazon.com.au: Sports, Fitness & Outdoorswww.amazon.com.au
Any thoughts on good quality rubber tip protectors?
I prefer the symmetrical type, rather than those that look like little boots (for nordic and leki poles I think)
I'd rather not have to carry 2-3 sets with me
I carry them on my waist belt pocket and am frequently putting them on and off during the day dependent on the terrain.
Obviously leaving them on, on soft ground, tends to accelerate the tungsten tips 'punching' through the rubber.
And if the rubber protectors are too hard a material, they can slip on concrete or smooth rock.
Hard to find really good ones........
For those who use poles, and don't bother with tip protectors.......
They not only stop that annoying 'clack clack' as you walk along the streets,
but are an important safety feature.
Bare metal tips on smooth concrete, cobble stones or flat rock and the like, can very easily just skate across the surface leading to a twisting injury or fall.
I pick them up all along the trail! lol!So where are the 'good' tips?
Then you won't have to buy castanets will you ?But, what if it is also your dentures? Hips? Knees?
Me too!All I can say is THANK YOU to everyone who uses the rubber tips.
The constant clanking of rubberless poles on hard surfaces drives me crazy.
Rubber Pole Tips? Where are the good ones?
I'm one of those Pilgrims that barely takes a step without my poles.
Used properly, they take a lot of weight off my knees and ankles, on all types of terrain and gradients.
I honestly would struggle to make it without them.
But I go through rubber tip protectors way too fast.
Sure I'm putting a lot of weight on my poles, but 'soft' rubber tips will barely last 100 kms.
The best tips I found were in the outdoor shop in Zubiri.
A much harder compound that lasted all the way to SDC.
But another few hundred kms has worn those out too.......
So where are the 'good' tips?
I've just bought some black diamond tips, thinking that maybe a 'branded' set might be better.
But they do seem on the soft side. I can't see them lasting more than 200-300 kms.
Black Diamond BD11207 Trekking Pole Tip Protectors, Unisex-Adult, Black, One Size : Amazon.com.au: Sports, Fitness & Outdoors
Black Diamond BD11207 Trekking Pole Tip Protectors, Unisex-Adult, Black, One Size : Amazon.com.au: Sports, Fitness & Outdoorswww.amazon.com.au
Any thoughts on good quality rubber tip protectors?
I prefer the symmetrical type, rather than those that look like little boots (for nordic and leki poles I think)
I'd rather not have to carry 2-3 sets with me
I carry them on my waist belt pocket and am frequently putting them on and off during the day dependent on the terrain.
Obviously leaving them on, on soft ground, tends to accelerate the tungsten tips 'punching' through the rubber.
And if the rubber protectors are too hard a material, they can slip on concrete or smooth rock.
Hard to find really good ones........
For those who use poles, and don't bother with tip protectors.......
They not only stop that annoying 'clack clack' as you walk along the streets,
but are an important safety feature.
Bare metal tips on smooth concrete, cobble stones or flat rock and the like, can very easily just skate across the surface leading to a twisting injury or fall.
I am in Oz snd have Black Diamond poles. I have had the Fizan from Kathmandu last a whole camino twice. I use poles 100% of the time. Komperdell from Wild Earth online also fit BD poles and look okay but have not tested that long yet.Rubber Pole Tips? Where are the good ones?
I'm one of those Pilgrims that barely takes a step without my poles.
Used properly, they take a lot of weight off my knees and ankles, on all types of terrain and gradients.
I honestly would struggle to make it without them.
But I go through rubber tip protectors way too fast.
Sure I'm putting a lot of weight on my poles, but 'soft' rubber tips will barely last 100 kms.
The best tips I found were in the outdoor shop in Zubiri.
A much harder compound that lasted all the way to SDC.
But another few hundred kms has worn those out too.......
So where are the 'good' tips?
I've just bought some black diamond tips, thinking that maybe a 'branded' set might be better.
But they do seem on the soft side. I can't see them lasting more than 200-300 kms.
Black Diamond BD11207 Trekking Pole Tip Protectors, Unisex-Adult, Black, One Size : Amazon.com.au: Sports, Fitness & Outdoors
Black Diamond BD11207 Trekking Pole Tip Protectors, Unisex-Adult, Black, One Size : Amazon.com.au: Sports, Fitness & Outdoorswww.amazon.com.au
Any thoughts on good quality rubber tip protectors?
I prefer the symmetrical type, rather than those that look like little boots (for nordic and leki poles I think)
I'd rather not have to carry 2-3 sets with me
I carry them on my waist belt pocket and am frequently putting them on and off during the day dependent on the terrain.
Obviously leaving them on, on soft ground, tends to accelerate the tungsten tips 'punching' through the rubber.
And if the rubber protectors are too hard a material, they can slip on concrete or smooth rock.
Hard to find really good ones........
For those who use poles, and don't bother with tip protectors.......
They not only stop that annoying 'clack clack' as you walk along the streets,
but are an important safety feature.
Bare metal tips on smooth concrete, cobble stones or flat rock and the like, can very easily just skate across the surface leading to a twisting injury or fall.
So many suggestions and I hope you all pick a good one.
All I can say is THANK YOU to everyone who uses the rubber tips.
The constant clanking of rubberless poles on hard surfaces drives me crazy.
To me it is a selfish and unwanted imposition on others.
Just my opinion and once again thank you!
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These rubber tips work well. They have survived two Caminos and 1000 km on the Francigena. Only replaced when lost.
Definitely have a coronavirus vibe about them!Wow...never seen anything like those tips before.
They look like they're about to hatch some scary little critters..!
Good point on over reaching with the poles - with PPs there tends to be more of an up/down action than stretching forwards and the points land closer to your toes. Also I tend not to bear down on my PPs as I used to with "conventional" poles - a side effect of the grip I imagine. That and the fact that I rotate my tips possibly explain when my cheap tips last so long.I had very long life (in fact they still haven't worn out) from a set of Leki feet I bought in 2012. The upside is they are much harder rubber so haven't worn out to-date. Downside? They are so hard that sometimes they simply slide on paved surfaces. I switched over to Black Diamond a few years ago and the feet for them was much softer, which I prefer. I guess I am light on my sticks because so far they still look new. To be fair though, they come off any time I'm not on paved/cemented walks.
As a unsolicted tip, maybe you are reaching out too far with your poles if they are slipping out when you don't have the feet on? I'm a very non-aggressive walker (3.5-4.0kph) and keep the poles in fairly close so they support well and act as outriggers when I'm on snow and ice. In those instances I have the poles mostly vertical and about a foot to the side of my body so I have 3 points of contact most of the time.
They actually look something like the ones that I shared in the photo on my post, just a bit more of an extreme version.Yikes!...never seen anything like those tips before.
They look like they're about to hatch some scary little critters..!
Those look like the same ones I got, pictured above from a bit more of a distance, from the Decathlon in Porto in Oct 2018.Hi Robo
I bought this type here about 4 years ago from Decathlon. They don't seem to sell them anymore - perhaps because they last forever. I've just found them on Wish and ordered some more.
Hope I've been of some help.
Buen Camino
Ernesto
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Those look like the same ones I got, pictured above from a bit more of a distance, from the Decathlon in Porto in Oct 2018.
If you have Black Diamond poles, use the Black Diamond tips; they last forever and fit perfectly. I had been using the same pair for several years before doing the Camino Francés. They were still in near-perfect condition when I reached O Pedrouzo. That's what must have attracted the attention of a fellow pilgrim in the albergue municipal who stole them and left my poles capped with a pair of cheap, worn-out tips.
I had carried a second set, so I was able to finish the last stage of the camino with decent tips.
I just bought a back-up pair of BD tips last month. The design has changed, but they look to be just as durable.
Hi Robo
I bought this type here about 4 years ago from Decathlon. They don't seem to sell them anymore - perhaps because they last forever. I've just found them on Wish and ordered some more.
Hope I've been of some help.
Buen Camino
Ernesto
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I found them very durable.And, did you find them durable? this is what Robo is asking.
Are these the same, do you think?View attachment 93123View attachment 93124View attachment 93125
These rubber tips work well. They have survived two Caminos and 1000 km on the Francigena. Only replaced when lost.
Are these the same, do you think?
Amazon.com : PaceMaker Stix Pair of Extended Life Vulcanized Rubber Replacement Tips Paws Ferrules for Walking Hiking Poles Fits Almost All Brands of Trekking Poles for Walking Hiking & Travel – Rated 500 Miles : Walking Poles : Sports & Outdoors
Amazon.com : PaceMaker Stix Pair of Extended Life Vulcanized Rubber Replacement Tips Paws Ferrules for Walking Hiking Poles Fits Almost All Brands of Trekking Poles for Walking Hiking & Travel – Rated 500 Miles : Walking Poles : Sports & Outdoorswww.amazon.com
Yes, they do look similar. I believe you can still buy them from the pacemaker website.Are these the same, do you think?
Amazon.com : PaceMaker Stix Pair of Extended Life Vulcanized Rubber Replacement Tips Paws Ferrules for Walking Hiking Poles Fits Almost All Brands of Trekking Poles for Walking Hiking & Travel – Rated 500 Miles : Walking Poles : Sports & Outdoors
Amazon.com : PaceMaker Stix Pair of Extended Life Vulcanized Rubber Replacement Tips Paws Ferrules for Walking Hiking Poles Fits Almost All Brands of Trekking Poles for Walking Hiking & Travel – Rated 500 Miles : Walking Poles : Sports & Outdoorswww.amazon.com
I had to buy new poles in Astorga. Got Leki & the fellow in the shop showed me 3 levels of "hardness". The toughest was more than I needed for the Camino - according to him. I got the next level down. No problem or wear from Astorga to Santiago & use them for local hikes.I had very long life (in fact they still haven't worn out) from a set of Leki feet I bought in 2012. The upside is they are much harder rubber so haven't worn out to-date. Downside? They are so hard that sometimes they simply slide on paved surfaces. I switched over to Black Diamond a few years ago and the feet for them was much softer, which I prefer. I guess I am light on my sticks because so far they still look new. To be fair though, they come off any time I'm not on paved/cemented walks.
As a unsolicted tip, maybe you are reaching out too far with your poles if they are slipping out when you don't have the feet on? I'm a very non-aggressive walker (3.5-4.0kph) and keep the poles in fairly close so they support well and act as outriggers when I'm on snow and ice. In those instances I have the poles mostly vertical and about a foot to the side of my body so I have 3 points of contact most of the time.
I cut a harder plastic disc and put it in the insertion hole. You could glue a small coin in there also. That way they’d wear from the outside.Rubber Pole Tips? Where are the good ones?
I'm one of those Pilgrims that barely takes a step without my poles.
Used properly, they take a lot of weight off my knees and ankles, on all types of terrain and gradients.
I honestly would struggle to make it without them.
But I go through rubber tip protectors way too fast.
Sure I'm putting a lot of weight on my poles, but 'soft' rubber tips will barely last 100 kms.
The best tips I found were in the outdoor shop in Zubiri.
A much harder compound that lasted all the way to SDC.
But another few hundred kms has worn those out too.......
So where are the 'good' tips?
I've just bought some black diamond tips, thinking that maybe a 'branded' set might be better.
But they do seem on the soft side. I can't see them lasting more than 200-300 kms.
Black Diamond BD11207 Trekking Pole Tip Protectors, Unisex-Adult, Black, One Size : Amazon.com.au: Sports, Fitness & Outdoors
Black Diamond BD11207 Trekking Pole Tip Protectors, Unisex-Adult, Black, One Size : Amazon.com.au: Sports, Fitness & Outdoorswww.amazon.com.au
Any thoughts on good quality rubber tip protectors?
I prefer the symmetrical type, rather than those that look like little boots (for nordic and leki poles I think)
I'd rather not have to carry 2-3 sets with me
I carry them on my waist belt pocket and am frequently putting them on and off during the day dependent on the terrain.
Obviously leaving them on, on soft ground, tends to accelerate the tungsten tips 'punching' through the rubber.
And if the rubber protectors are too hard a material, they can slip on concrete or smooth rock.
Hard to find really good ones........
For those who use poles, and don't bother with tip protectors.......
They not only stop that annoying 'clack clack' as you walk along the streets,
but are an important safety feature.
Bare metal tips on smooth concrete, cobble stones or flat rock and the like, can very easily just skate across the surface leading to a twisting injury or fall.
Those rubber tips are widely available in Spain. No need to bring - carry - extra pairs.Rubber Pole Tips? Where are the good ones?
I'm one of those Pilgrims that barely takes a step without my poles.
Used properly, they take a lot of weight off my knees and ankles, on all types of terrain and gradients.
I honestly would struggle to make it without them.
But I go through rubber tip protectors way too fast.
Sure I'm putting a lot of weight on my poles, but 'soft' rubber tips will barely last 100 kms.
The best tips I found were in the outdoor shop in Zubiri.
A much harder compound that lasted all the way to SDC.
But another few hundred kms has worn those out too.......
So where are the 'good' tips?
I've just bought some black diamond tips, thinking that maybe a 'branded' set might be better.
But they do seem on the soft side. I can't see them lasting more than 200-300 kms.
Black Diamond BD11207 Trekking Pole Tip Protectors, Unisex-Adult, Black, One Size : Amazon.com.au: Sports, Fitness & Outdoors
Black Diamond BD11207 Trekking Pole Tip Protectors, Unisex-Adult, Black, One Size : Amazon.com.au: Sports, Fitness & Outdoorswww.amazon.com.au
Any thoughts on good quality rubber tip protectors?
I prefer the symmetrical type, rather than those that look like little boots (for nordic and leki poles I think)
I'd rather not have to carry 2-3 sets with me
I carry them on my waist belt pocket and am frequently putting them on and off during the day dependent on the terrain.
Obviously leaving them on, on soft ground, tends to accelerate the tungsten tips 'punching' through the rubber.
And if the rubber protectors are too hard a material, they can slip on concrete or smooth rock.
Hard to find really good ones........
For those who use poles, and don't bother with tip protectors.......
They not only stop that annoying 'clack clack' as you walk along the streets,
but are an important safety feature.
Bare metal tips on smooth concrete, cobble stones or flat rock and the like, can very easily just skate across the surface leading to a twisting injury or fall.
I carry both carbide tips and rubber for my black diamond poles. I swap them around depending on whether it’s a pavement day or not. I have a super-light aluminium alloy bicycle chain spanner to change the tips. I also have a set or two of rubber over covers for a quick change for those very early mornings in town where the carbide tips would like cannons.Rubber Pole Tips? Where are the good ones?
I'm one of those Pilgrims that barely takes a step without my poles.
Used properly, they take a lot of weight off my knees and ankles, on all types of terrain and gradients.
I honestly would struggle to make it without them.
But I go through rubber tip protectors way too fast.
Sure I'm putting a lot of weight on my poles, but 'soft' rubber tips will barely last 100 kms.
The best tips I found were in the outdoor shop in Zubiri.
A much harder compound that lasted all the way to SDC.
But another few hundred kms has worn those out too.......
So where are the 'good' tips?
I've just bought some black diamond tips, thinking that maybe a 'branded' set might be better.
But they do seem on the soft side. I can't see them lasting more than 200-300 kms.
Black Diamond BD11207 Trekking Pole Tip Protectors, Unisex-Adult, Black, One Size : Amazon.com.au: Sports, Fitness & Outdoors
Black Diamond BD11207 Trekking Pole Tip Protectors, Unisex-Adult, Black, One Size : Amazon.com.au: Sports, Fitness & Outdoorswww.amazon.com.au
Any thoughts on good quality rubber tip protectors?
I prefer the symmetrical type, rather than those that look like little boots (for nordic and leki poles I think)
I'd rather not have to carry 2-3 sets with me
I carry them on my waist belt pocket and am frequently putting them on and off during the day dependent on the terrain.
Obviously leaving them on, on soft ground, tends to accelerate the tungsten tips 'punching' through the rubber.
And if the rubber protectors are too hard a material, they can slip on concrete or smooth rock.
Hard to find really good ones........
For those who use poles, and don't bother with tip protectors.......
They not only stop that annoying 'clack clack' as you walk along the streets,
but are an important safety feature.
Bare metal tips on smooth concrete, cobble stones or flat rock and the like, can very easily just skate across the surface leading to a twisting injury or fall.
I bought some from Anaconda years ago. However, my poles had longer rubber tips than I could buy, so when they wore through I pushed them right up and put new ones on the pole, that works fine.Must check those out. The tips......
But looks like we can't get the rubber tip protectors here in Australia.
Only from the UK.
I hate the “clack clack” of trekking poles, even with rubber tips. Can anyone recommend QUIET tips?? Cost is no object if I can get the peace and quiet.Rubber Pole Tips? Where are the good ones?
I'm one of those Pilgrims that barely takes a step without my poles.
Used properly, they take a lot of weight off my knees and ankles, on all types of terrain and gradients.
I honestly would struggle to make it without them.
But I go through rubber tip protectors way too fast.
Sure I'm putting a lot of weight on my poles, but 'soft' rubber tips will barely last 100 kms.
The best tips I found were in the outdoor shop in Zubiri.
A much harder compound that lasted all the way to SDC.
But another few hundred kms has worn those out too.......
So where are the 'good' tips?
I've just bought some black diamond tips, thinking that maybe a 'branded' set might be better.
But they do seem on the soft side. I can't see them lasting more than 200-300 kms.
Black Diamond BD11207 Trekking Pole Tip Protectors, Unisex-Adult, Black, One Size : Amazon.com.au: Sports, Fitness & Outdoors
Black Diamond BD11207 Trekking Pole Tip Protectors, Unisex-Adult, Black, One Size : Amazon.com.au: Sports, Fitness & Outdoorswww.amazon.com.au
Any thoughts on good quality rubber tip protectors?
I prefer the symmetrical type, rather than those that look like little boots (for nordic and leki poles I think)
I'd rather not have to carry 2-3 sets with me
I carry them on my waist belt pocket and am frequently putting them on and off during the day dependent on the terrain.
Obviously leaving them on, on soft ground, tends to accelerate the tungsten tips 'punching' through the rubber.
And if the rubber protectors are too hard a material, they can slip on concrete or smooth rock.
Hard to find really good ones........
For those who use poles, and don't bother with tip protectors.......
They not only stop that annoying 'clack clack' as you walk along the streets,
but are an important safety feature.
Bare metal tips on smooth concrete, cobble stones or flat rock and the like, can very easily just skate across the surface leading to a twisting injury or fall.
Why?I might take them on and off 10 times a day.
Why?
I use my poles for almost every step - except when I'm walking through a town with many other pedestrians. Using poles helps my posture, especially carrying a pack when my center of gravity is different from normal. They also keep my hands from swelling on warm days, and they help to keep my arms toned! I have yet to have a pair of rubber tips wear out on the Camino.A question I have always wondered about is what's with all the people I see carrying their poles attached to their backpacks on the steep and rocky trails??? Poles can be heavy.
But back to the original question--a simple solution: to make the tips last just use the poles when you need them. My husband wears out the metal tips on his black diamond poles every trip. I, on the other hand, can use the same tips for years. The difference besides my lighter weight is that my husband uses his poles for every step and since he's hard of hearing doesn't notice the noisy clank clank on city streets.
My tips last because I carry my poles through towns. I figure I don't use walking poles walking around my hometown so why would I need them on a sidewalk in Spain. But I find my poles in dispensable going uphill and downhill or along Rocky surfaces. Also if you're trying to improve your pace pushing off the poles like cross-country skiers will save energy and help you to go faster. My poles also keep from falling if I stumble.
I bought my via Amazon andRubber Pole Tips? Where are the good ones?
I'm one of those Pilgrims that barely takes a step without my poles.
Used properly, they take a lot of weight off my knees and ankles, on all types of terrain and gradients.
I honestly would struggle to make it without them.
But I go through rubber tip protectors way too fast.
Sure I'm putting a lot of weight on my poles, but 'soft' rubber tips will barely last 100 kms.
The best tips I found were in the outdoor shop in Zubiri.
A much harder compound that lasted all the way to SDC.
But another few hundred kms has worn those out too.......
So where are the 'good' tips?
I've just bought some black diamond tips, thinking that maybe a 'branded' set might be better.
But they do seem on the soft side. I can't see them lasting more than 200-300 kms.
Black Diamond BD11207 Trekking Pole Tip Protectors, Unisex-Adult, Black, One Size : Amazon.com.au: Sports, Fitness & Outdoors
Black Diamond BD11207 Trekking Pole Tip Protectors, Unisex-Adult, Black, One Size : Amazon.com.au: Sports, Fitness & Outdoorswww.amazon.com.au
Any thoughts on good quality rubber tip protectors?
I prefer the symmetrical type, rather than those that look like little boots (for nordic and leki poles I think)
I'd rather not have to carry 2-3 sets with me
I carry them on my waist belt pocket and am frequently putting them on and off during the day dependent on the terrain.
Obviously leaving them on, on soft ground, tends to accelerate the tungsten tips 'punching' through the rubber.
And if the rubber protectors are too hard a material, they can slip on concrete or smooth rock.
Hard to find really good ones........
For those who use poles, and don't bother with tip protectors.......
They not only stop that annoying 'clack clack' as you walk along the streets,
but are an important safety feature.
Bare metal tips on smooth concrete, cobble stones or flat rock and the like, can very easily just skate across the surface leading to a twisting injury or fall.
Thank you for this thread, @Robo. I think I have followed it closely enough. There have been several references to Black Diamond poles, but nowhere - that I have noticed - has it been mentioned that there are different Black Diamond poles - at least two that I know of, each with a different tip.
My BD poles (Women's Distance FLZ, pictured below) which I really like, have 'tech rubber tips' on them. (I could replace these tips with metal tips, but I have no use for metal tips, so I will probably never use those.) My concern with the 'tech rubber tips' is that they're made of very hard rubber and I cannot determine if the noise they make while being used on a hard surface constitutes the clacking sound that everyone complains about, myself included. (I've asked a walking buddy of mine if she notices the sound and she said she hadn't, but that "since you mention it, now I do, and yes, it is annoying."
My online research has led me to 'flex tech tips' which supposedly will fit my BD poles, and I'm hoping might further reduce any clacking noise. Has anyone had any experience with these? Covid restrictions have hampered my going out to brick and mortar stores to investigate, and I don't want to order them just on spec; that's why I am asking here.
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I did have these and enjoyed them for a season, but I took a misstep one day and used more force than typical for a nanosecond and the flex-tip on the strained pole snapped in half. it was a shock, and I had no spare, so had to fold up the poles for the day. (I always use 2 to keep my whole body aligned, balanced and so forth, so if I can’t use both, I prefer to use none).My online research has led me to 'flex tech tips' which supposedly will fit my BD poles, and I'm hoping might further reduce any clacking noise. Has anyone had any experience with these? Covid restrictions have hampered my going out to brick and mortar stores to investigate, and I don't want to order them just on spec; that's why I am asking here.
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Yes! My Black Diamonds are folding poles about 10 years old, and I find that the Black Diamond tips currently available (or at least those that I've tried) do not fit them.nowhere - that I have noticed - has it been mentioned that there are different Black Diamond poles
I'm with you there. I will often say: "The poles are to carry me. I don't want to carry them."A question I have always wondered about is what's with all the people I see carrying their poles attached to their backpacks on the steep and rocky trails??? Poles can be heavy.
I cut two rounds from a bicycle tyre with a ‘drill hole saw’ and then used two part araldite glue and glued the ‘disks’ to the rubber tips … VERY TOUGH resultRubber Pole Tips? Where are the good ones?
I'm one of those Pilgrims that barely takes a step without my poles.
Used properly, they take a lot of weight off my knees and ankles, on all types of terrain and gradients.
I honestly would struggle to make it without them.
But I go through rubber tip protectors way too fast.
Sure I'm putting a lot of weight on my poles, but 'soft' rubber tips will barely last 100 kms.
The best tips I found were in the outdoor shop in Zubiri.
A much harder compound that lasted all the way to SDC.
But another few hundred kms has worn those out too.......
So where are the 'good' tips?
I've just bought some black diamond tips, thinking that maybe a 'branded' set might be better.
But they do seem on the soft side. I can't see them lasting more than 200-300 kms.
Black Diamond BD11207 Trekking Pole Tip Protectors, Unisex-Adult, Black, One Size : Amazon.com.au: Sports, Fitness & Outdoors
Black Diamond BD11207 Trekking Pole Tip Protectors, Unisex-Adult, Black, One Size : Amazon.com.au: Sports, Fitness & Outdoorswww.amazon.com.au
Any thoughts on good quality rubber tip protectors?
I prefer the symmetrical type, rather than those that look like little boots (for nordic and leki poles I think)
I'd rather not have to carry 2-3 sets with me
I carry them on my waist belt pocket and am frequently putting them on and off during the day dependent on the terrain.
Obviously leaving them on, on soft ground, tends to accelerate the tungsten tips 'punching' through the rubber.
And if the rubber protectors are too hard a material, they can slip on concrete or smooth rock.
Hard to find really good ones........
For those who use poles, and don't bother with tip protectors.......
They not only stop that annoying 'clack clack' as you walk along the streets,
but are an important safety feature.
Bare metal tips on smooth concrete, cobble stones or flat rock and the like, can very easily just skate across the surface leading to a twisting injury or fall.
Find ones you like and insert a small coin in the bottom of the hole to prevent the pole tip from coming through from the inside out.I cut two rounds from a bicycle tyre with a ‘drill hole saw’ and then used two part araldite glue and glued the ‘disks’ to the rubber tips … VERY TOUGH result
I LOVE those …. Anti slip . Lasted me 500 km at least . And they are cheap . Used them on 4 CaminosRubber Pole Tips? Where are the good ones?
I'm one of those Pilgrims that barely takes a step without my poles.
Used properly, they take a lot of weight off my knees and ankles, on all types of terrain and gradients.
I honestly would struggle to make it without them.
But I go through rubber tip protectors way too fast.
Sure I'm putting a lot of weight on my poles, but 'soft' rubber tips will barely last 100 kms.
The best tips I found were in the outdoor shop in Zubiri.
A much harder compound that lasted all the way to SDC.
But another few hundred kms has worn those out too.......
So where are the 'good' tips?
I've just bought some black diamond tips, thinking that maybe a 'branded' set might be better.
But they do seem on the soft side. I can't see them lasting more than 200-300 kms.
Black Diamond BD11207 Trekking Pole Tip Protectors, Unisex-Adult, Black, One Size : Amazon.com.au: Sports, Fitness & Outdoors
Black Diamond BD11207 Trekking Pole Tip Protectors, Unisex-Adult, Black, One Size : Amazon.com.au: Sports, Fitness & Outdoorswww.amazon.com.au
Any thoughts on good quality rubber tip protectors?
I prefer the symmetrical type, rather than those that look like little boots (for nordic and leki poles I think)
I'd rather not have to carry 2-3 sets with me
I carry them on my waist belt pocket and am frequently putting them on and off during the day dependent on the terrain.
Obviously leaving them on, on soft ground, tends to accelerate the tungsten tips 'punching' through the rubber.
And if the rubber protectors are too hard a material, they can slip on concrete or smooth rock.
Hard to find really good ones........
For those who use poles, and don't bother with tip protectors.......
They not only stop that annoying 'clack clack' as you walk along the streets,
but are an important safety feature.
Bare metal tips on smooth concrete, cobble stones or flat rock and the like, can very easily just skate across the surface leading to a twisting injury or fall.
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