FORCLAZ
1 All Season Hiking Pole - MT500 All Season Red
This model is designed for regular hikers looking for a versatile pole all year round. It does everything: hiking, trekking, snowshoeing, skiing, ...
As good for snow hiking as it is on summer trails thanks to its robust 2 strand aluminium design with quick adjustment, its maxi size, extended handle and adaptable washers.
ID 8384958
BENEFITS
Compact design
2 telescopic sections. Collapsed length: 77cm. Collapsed width: ~5cm.
Compatibility
Summer and winter washers provided.Numerous accessories and A-S parts available.
Ergonomic grip
Foam handle, 3D design. Extra long. Comfortable knob. Soft wrist-strap.
Adjustable
External lock. Precise & fast adjustment. From 105 to 135 cm.
Durability
Aluminium 7075-T6. Tube diameter 18/16mm. Tungsten tip.
Weight
260 g / pole
TECHNICAL INFORMATIONS
How it was designed...
This model is entirely designed and approved by our team, at the foot of Mont Blanc.
The starting point of our design is the external locking mechanism for precise and fast adjustment.
We designed an extra long handle for different types of grip: along the tube for climbs and banking terrain, with the wrist-strap for efficient pushing and on the knob for descents.
We use our best 7075-T6 aluminium combined with a simple and robust 2 strand design.
How to adjust your poles to the correct length?
Hold the poles with your arms bent at a right angle. To do this:
- open the outer lever
- slide the tube to the desired length
- close the lever
Never go over the STOP line to avoid breaking the pole.
Directions for use
This hiking pole is designed to help you balance, propel yourself and distribute effort between arms and legs.
To be on the safe side, check before you set off and at regular intervals that your baton is locked in place by simulating heavy bumps. If you notice that your pole tends to slide down, the locking mechanism turn ring needs adjusting. Open the lever and turn the knob a quarter to a half turn.
Do not put on your backpack in case of a storm.
Care tips
Proper maintenance of your baton will ensure that it functions optimally and that it lasts longer.
After use, if water has penetrated the stick, remove the strands and allow to dry. If necessary, clean the dust or mud with water or a dry brush. Once dry, you can reassemble the strands.
We recommend that you do not attempt to oil or grease the mechanisms.
Why is the pole sold individually?
At Decathlon, we have decided to sell our hiking/trekking poles individually. First because of how they are used. Indeed, some people only want to use one pole. Also, if one of your poles breaks, this means you only have to buy one and not a complete pair.
Accessories sold separately and adapted to this model
The advantage of buying Forclaz trekking poles is that you have a wide choice of compatible accessories and spare parts. So you can enjoy it for as long as possible.
Hiking pole caps: ref. 8580865
Summer baskets : ref. 8737774
Winter baskets: ref. 8503857
Replacement tip: ref. 8577676 or 8755646 (if new screwable version)
Replacement blocker: ref. 8642202
NEVER FORGET SAFETY...
For off-piste hiking, make sure you are equipped with maps, a compass and/or GPS and carry an Avalanche Victim Detector, a shovel and a probe. These three pieces of equipment allow you to be found if you are caught in an avalanche or looking for a victim. And do not forget to revise your security basics.
COMPOSITION
composition
Shaft: 100.0% [EN] Aluminium; Handle: 50.0% Polyamide (PA), 50.0% Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA)
Tips for storage and maintenance
Storage tips
Store the baton in a dry place without tightening the adjusting systems, so that they are not strained and retain their clamping power.
TESTS AND WARRANTY
Test product
To set our thresholds, we have measured the stresses on the poles in the most demanding situations. During its development, each model undergoes laboratory tests that reproduce these stresses (compression, three-point bending, etc.) until it breaks. We also tests parts separately (tightening power, tearing, etc). Finally, these tests are regularly repeated in production to ensure a constant level of quality.
Warranty
2 Years
Agree by
As well as these laboratory tests, Théo, our test engineer, makes sure that each model also undergoes trials on standardised test terrains. It lets us check aspects such as comfort, ease of adjustment, vibrations, etc. Finally, we also check durability with a durability test operation that can reach over 500 km.