SIMOND
Shock-absorption hiking pole, MT500 shockproof
These anti-shock hiking poles are ideal for intensive trekking on rough mountainous terrain.
How about hiking in silence? This innovative new tip, made using flexible materials, is designed to reduce repeated impacts.
ID 8580850
BENEFITS
Compact design
3 telescopic sections. Collapsed length: 58 cm. Collapsed width: ~5cm.
Compatibility
Summer basket supplied. Accessories and A-S parts available separately.
Ergonomic grip
Dense foam grip, long 3D design. Comfortable knob. Soft wrist-strap
Adjustable
External lock & automatic push-pin. Precise & fast adjustment. From 105 to 130cm
Durability
Aluminium 7075-T6 /6061-T6. Tube diameters 18/16/14mm. Tungsten tip
Weight
245 g / pole
Cushioning
Tip designed to push into the pole to reduce the transferred impact
TECHNICAL INFORMATIONS
What's the difference between these poles and poles without an anti-shock system?
Its soft materials are also designed to reduce noise from impact. This pole is measured as being two times less noisy than a pole without an anti-shock tip (MT500).
Is this pole really quiet?
The tip absorbs some of the impact by sliding into the body of the pole over approximately 1 cm. We have used silicone foam, a material that is particularly resistant to deformation and external impacts, which is designed to get crushed with impact and then return to its original shape.
How to adjust your poles to the correct length?
Hold the poles with your arms bent at a right angle. To do this:
- Pull the lower part all the way out until the automatic push-pin (metal button) locks
- Open the lever of the external lock mechanism
- Slide the tube to the desired length
- Close the lever
-Never go beyond the STOP line to avoid the risk of breaking the pole.
How do I use these hiking poles?
These hiking poles are designed to help you balance, propel yourself and to ensure both your arms and legs are working.
To be on the safe side, check that your poles are locked in place before you set off by putting a lot of your weight onto the poles.
Do not attach to your backpack in stormy weather.
How do I look after these hiking poles?
After use, if water has got into the pole, take the parts apart and allow to dry. Clean any dust and mud with or without water using a soft brush or paintbrush.
Once dry, you can reassemble the strands.
We recommend that you do not try to oil or grease them.
Why are poles sold individually?
Poles are sold individually for two main reasons. Firstly because some people wish to use only one pole. Also, if one of your poles breaks, this means you only have to buy one and not a complete pair.
What accessories are compatible with these poles?
Hiking pole caps: ref. 8580865
Summer baskets : ref. 8737774
Winter baskets: ref. 8503857
Replacement tip: ref. 8755646
Replacement stopper: ref. 8642202
Lower section MT500 AS: ref. 8642204
COMPOSITION
composition
Shaft: 100.0% [EN] Aluminium; Handle: 100.0% Foamed EVA
Tips for storage and maintenance
Storage tips
Store the poles without tightening the adjustment system, to avoid stress and retain their hold power.<br /> Store poles in a dry place.
TESTS AND WARRANTY
Test product
To establish our limits, we measured the effort carried out with the poles in different situations. During the design stage, each model undergoes laboratory tests that reproduce these stresses (compression, bending in three places, 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
This pole has been validated in the field in real-life conditions. 20 independent testers have used it in the French Alps for 5 weeks of trekking during the 2024 summer. These tests allow us to check aspects such as comfort, ease of adjustment, vibrations, etc. Finally, we also check durability by means of a durability test mission that can reach up to 500 km.