Side by Side Comparison of: Ohuhu vs IMAGE

As an older, non-exercising adult, I bought these in the hope that I would start walking. I purchased these to help with my balance, to avoid falls, and to give me stability when walking. I'm happy to say that I have started walking daily. The poles do help with stability, balance. But I have also found that my back is hurting less, my posture has improved, and the arm movement is giving me a cardio workout. For the price, these are well built, absorb shock. I have used only the feet for walking on the street, but they seem to be doing the job. The only suggestion I have is in the instructions for lengthening and adjusting the fit. I was, and still am, unsure if the adjustment should be to all the sections of the pole equally, or if the first length adjustment should be from the thicker end of the pole and then adjustments made to the other sections consecutively. Or maybe, I'm just overthinking this. Anyway, thanks for helping me get off my butt and start exercising again.

These are great walking/hiking sticks for children. They are not substantial enough for some adults, but a smaller adult could probably use them. We have Black Diamond poles for ourselves and there is a huge difference in quality and feel. But, for our girls who need some help on long walks and hikes, we are very pleased. These collapse down that they can fit in a backpack or a carryon bag. The twist locks are easy to use to adjust the height and we didn't have any trouble with them loosening up with use. These are good, affordable poles for kids.

I've used these poles on several long overseas hiking trips with the thought that shorter and cheaper is better when transporting poles in airplane baggage. I've been surprising happy with these poles on every occasion. There are mild downsides when compared to more expensive models--I like flick locks a little bit better than the twist locks and I find that the wrist strap adjustment occasionally jams, but these are all minor issues and not any problem after starting a hike. In the end, the value to cost ratio is especially high, and I would highly recommend this product to any casual hiker.

These trekking poles are Wonderful! Lightweight, 3 options for tip (flat rubber, curved rubber, or no tip, my favorite), and they fold down smaller than the others so they fit well in my smaller backpack! I hike Mountain Wilderness in rocks and boulders and the trail is not even easy to see, but these poles handle it very well. Relieves the knees and tests surfaces too. Note: those mentioning the poles came apart, did not open and close them properly. You twist the METAL POLE, not the rubber fitting. They open and close easily to any length. Great Purchase!

Bought these for my mother-in-law to use on a hiking trip to Zion. She had never hiked and has occasional problems with balance so I figured trekking poles would benefit her greatly. She ended up loving them and were invaluable navigating the rocks of The Narrows.
They do have more side flex in them compared to my old pair (of much more expensive) Leki poles, but they shouldn't be seeing perpendicular force anyway. Additionally, I personally prefer a quick-release style lock, but that is only available on more expensive poles. These really can't be beat for the price.

I suffer from arthritis in my knees and right hip. These help balance me and allows me to walk without looking like an old person. These trekking sticks allow me to look like a person on the go and not someone who is in pain. I met an elderly man in the market and asked him what he thought about his. He told me that he has a miserable time with his balance and without his trekk sticks he can't walk straight. Without them he keeps turning left. Makes you laugh but he repeated what I said he didn't want to look like an old man. He has been using his since 2012.

I am trying to get back in hiking shape, and took on a short but very steep hike here in the N. Cascades. A trail used by a lot of mountaineers to train for big climbs like McKinley, Everest, etc., The trail kicked my butt, going down a steep trail for miles is tough on my yet to be in good hiking shape body. My friend whose hiked everywhere; Patagonia, Alps, Arctic Circle, Canada, etc., told me he uses trekking poles religiously. That was a recommendation good enough for me so I took a shot and bought these poles. I chose them based on other reviews and price, let's just say I'm frugal.I also bought a great DVD called "POLES for Hiking, Trekking, and Walking" since I know nothing about trekking poles. If your a trekking pole newbie like me I would recommend buying the DVD or checking it out of the library first. The DVD will help in choosing the right poles for you. It also will show you basic trekking pole techniques and how to avoid the "GRIP OF DEATH".Lucky for me the poles fit my hands perfectly. The wrist straps are soft on the inside and easy to adjust and feel great. The markings on upper section of the poles make it easy to set the poles to the correct length for the task at hand (going up or down a trail). Once you've done it a few times pole adjustments are easy. Once tightened the poles stay put, I was really surprised at that, no slipping at all.The poles come with baskets that aren't installed. You have to remove the end cap at the bottom of the poles which pops off easily and then the baskets are screwed in and up to a plastic stop molded to the poles. Once installed they are very secure. The baskets keep the poles from sinking in snow, mud, sand, or getting stuck in the little cracks when traversing loose rocky terrain.Inside each pole at the upper end below the hand grip is a spring which is great at absorbing shock from pole plants. They keep arms, shoulders, and back from fatigue due to pole plant shock.I've returned to my nemesis, the "TRAIL OF DEATH" (kidding), a number of times now and my trekking poles and they've performed beautifully. I believe I am getting an upper body workout as well as a lot of help with the shock of hiking up and downhill hill.I will continue to take them with me for all future hikes now that I am getting in shape again. I am sure there are lighter better poles out there but not at this price. I would recommend trekking poles to any hiker and these poles have been great so far and I would buy them again.Citizen X

Uses this item to hike 18 miles across Grand Canyon. I got hurt 4 miles in and used these sticks to help get me out of the canyon for the last 14 miles,,,,They were amazing, can not believe they held my weight the entire time and I relied on them completely to help not put any pressure on my knees. I ended up use the right one as a crutch more then as a hiking stick, I keep saying the entire hike that I needed to write a review on how amazing these sticks were. They were a life saver, I don't know how I could of done it without. It was such a painful experience but I was able to feel so blessed to have gotten these sticks. They ROCK!!!PsThey were light and easy to adjust and naturally price was write!!

An older relative is having difficulty with severe arthritis and is particularly stiff getting up and down from chairs and with back pain while walking. These hiking sticks have helped tremendously!!! They are sturdy yet lightweight, much less clumsy than canes or a walker, and they look great! No complaints!!!

I have MS, I get around ok but my balance is awful making it extremely difficult to walk on unstable ground. I am now able to hike and not worry about a concrete walking path! A new lease on life!

These hiking poles are great. The cork handles helps absorb sweat, allows for a good grip and is soft. They are easy to adjust and work very well.

I bought these for our daughter for our hiking trip. She really enjoyed them and they worked out great for her. I was just a little disappointed to find that the bottom piece of one of the poles had fallen off and we never did find it when we went back down the trail. It must not have been secured on tight enough....the trail was mostly rocks. I find that this is the only problem with the screw on poles...they do come loose. Other than loosing that piece, they worked just fine for her. It's nice that they came with three different tips to choose from....and they are adjustable so others of different heights can use them as well.

They are cheap, light, easy to carry, very good for regular hiking. However, i found the 4 piece trekking poles are too thin toward the tip, and they are far from being sturdy. I always go back to leki when im going on a long term trekking trip.

So far these poles have worked well for me, but as of now, they haven't had much use. The no. 1 advantage for me is that they adjust to the perfect length even though I'm short. I've had no problem with them staying locked in position and they are sufficient for my weight. They did flex a bit when I tested putting all of my weight on them but they did not bend. There is a spring in them for "anti-shock" but it is very stiff, unlike some other poles I have tried. The spike on the tip is very short but is still functional. The disadvantage for me is that it takes a lot of time for me to set each pole to the correct height. There are markings on the top section but I'm too short to use them so I had to make my own marks. As for the color, the top section is light blue with a bright green design and the other sections are black. The strap is adjustable and the strap and grips are very comfortable to me. They are light weight and they retract to a nice size for carrying on a backpack. So far, I am pleased with them. I would like to know where I could purchase extra tips and covers. And be sure to read the directions on the tag that comes with them, especially that last line that warns you against using them to drag a person. ;) I am pleased with my purchase but time will tell if they deserve that fifth star. Btw, I paid full price for this product. I'd be really happy with them if they had been free.

These are pretty sweet! Definitely helps with stability when walking steep wooded paths with heavy camera equipment! They lock safely, they are a bit flimsy for actually putting full weight on, but my difficulties with balance especially with top-heavy equipment on my back are overcome!

Just a followup that this company reached out to me to check on customer satisfaction.... JUST IN CASE. One rarely sees that kind of service nowadays! Kudos and best wishes for their business!

These walking sticks work great. Bought a set for my wife and I. We only use 1 each and it does wonders for taking the pressure off our knees while hiking downhill and on steps. Have had no issues with slippage if you tighten them correctly. There is a bit of a bounce or spring action which is nice for lightening impact a bit. The only flaw we see is with the strap. There are some rough edges on the straps that make them uncomfortable, so we usually just use the sticks without the straps. The color is a sky blue bright green, the pictures are a bit deceiving. I would also mention that the clip that comes with them to attach them together does not work very well.

For the price these are good. The 4 miles into my hike and the bottom cap fell off and was lost. It's still functions fine but felt a bit off. By buddy had the same sticks and bent one when he fell. I was glad to have them but if you're doing heavy hiking, they might not last more than a trip or two.

These poles, when extended provide good stability for walking, and are able to absorb pressure due to the shock absorbing construction. My only issue with them is extending and collapsing them. The mechanism for doing so is a bit difficult and doesn't work as easily as it should. Be careful when extending, and watch the lines on the sticks so you make sure you don't completely separate the sticks. I nearly did this the first time I used them. It was cumbersome to retract them, but I got it done.

As a new user to trekking poles, I'm amazed at how much of a difference they make. Not only do they make trekking uphill easier, but take a lot of jarring impact off the ankles on big steps down, and adds welcome stability. As someone who hikes in areas frequented by rattle snakes, I have to say I also enjoy the security of knowing these are out in front me and present them with an early target. I know that's a little paranoid, and I doubt they will ever come in handy for that, but I enjoy the security of it. All of that said, having now used trekking poles and read some of the reviews for other brands, I would probably be tempted to pay a little more for one of the higher end brands. None the less, these are a solid product for the price point.

After having the walking poles fitted to the correct height by my physical therapies and learning the proper way to use them, they are wonderful. Getting them to the correct height is a real pain. They are not easily adjusted. I could not figure out how to turn the spring part on and decided it would be more of a hindrance than a help. The first thing I lost was the tips. I ended out order 5 pack two weeks later. I would say for the money, they are worth their value and good for a first pair. Next pair, I will be a more informed shopped and by some at a sporting's good store were I can try them out.

Bought these as a gift for an elderly relative (walking sticks were recommended by physical therapist). Was very excited to receive them. However, one stick would not lock correctly which is a big safety issue, especially for an elderly person. I don't know if the locking issue is common to these types of sticks or this brand in particular. However, Brainy Trade is sending a replacement for the stick that has the problem so my relative will still have a complete pair of working walking sticks which is important since the physical therapist recommended using both together. It's not hard to figure out how to lock the sticks but I have no idea how the anti shock turns on and off (supposedly it does). It would be good if the manufacturer had some directions on line somewhere for that feature.

Practice adjusting these poles at home before hiking. I had difficulty distending one end but discovered it had to be pulled out completely and reinserted. No problems after that. Once you're familiar with how they work, it's easy. They helped me balance and keep firmer footing on rocky slopes.

I really wanted to like these but I was disappointed. I've used them once for hiking in the snow. The poles kept collapsing and I had to keep stopping to re-tighten them. Also one of the snow baskets kept falling off, I had to go back several times to search for it. Luckily I didn't lose it. Feeling bummed :(

*Update* The company read my review and sent me another pair to try. They did not send new snow baskets with the new poles so I can't say how the would have been. Also, more of the snow is gone now anyway, so I will have to wait till the winter to test out the poles with the baskets. These poles weren't collapsing on me as much. I'm changing my one star to a 3 star rating based on good customer service.

I just received and they seem fine and as specified in the product description and in Amazon reviews. However as others stated in the reviews there was some initial problem with the tightening mechanism and I had to disassemble the pole to figure out how to get it to work. There were no clear instructions. Also two of the plastic disk tips were broken when they arrived. For these reasons, even though I will keep the poles I cannot recommend them to others

Bought these in November and my wife used them about 10 times on local walking trails. As of today neither pole will stay adjusted and the poles are therefore are unusable. The poles look great but the quality is less than good. They are apparently no longer returnable and there is no warranty information on Amazon and I could not locate a website for Ohuhu. My wife and I are very disappointed.

Update 07/06/16: The company refunded the purchase price and has indicated it will be working to improve the quality of the poles. I am therefore raising my rating from One (1) star to Three (3) stars. I have advised the company that they need to include warranty information with their products.

Broke after 1 use. We weren't able to secure it so the bottom kept falling of and then the connecting piece split and wouldn't go back together. Its a bummer though because I thought they were cute.

changed to 3 starts dt nice customer service department

These poles probably would've been okay for mild hikes, but I purchased these poles specifically for a major hiking trip through the White Mountains. Unfortunately, they didn't hold up for the duration of my trip.
I did receive this item in a timely manner, and I really like the anti shock feature. But on our hiking trip, the tip fell off of one pole very early on, so I was quickly down to one pole. The last few hours of our trip we needed to descend down a very steep slope and I was really depending on this trekking pole to help me trek down. At one point, the pole collapsed to a shorted length while I was using it to help me descend down the mountain. At that point I called it quits with these poles and used one of my husband's trekking poles instead.

I had this at 1 star, but the customer service was awesome, and very helpful so I changed it to 3 stars.

Good deal for the price

I haven't actually used them yet, but the shock absorbing featuring was very hard to figure out. There were no instructions with them.The shock absorption (if I finally have it set right) is extremely subtle.

Walking stick looks good but for got the rubber tips, have order replacement

***************************************UPDATE********************************************I had been using just one of the poles since I purchased them, but I got it stuck in a crevice and the bottom portion bent and wouldn't fully collapse. It still worked, and locked into place, but I wanted to be able to fully collapse, so I pulled the other pole out of the closet and took it out on its first trip. It broke 2 miles into a 12 mile trek. The bottom portion would not lock into place, so I was stuck with a cane instead of a pole, which was extremely disappointing, especially in the very boggy and muddy area we were hiking in since I was using the pole as a poker to check for muddy suck holes. I've lowered my rating because only 50% of the item purchased really worked as expected.****************************************************************************************************************************************************************They do exactly what you expect of them. I was looking for a set of reasonably priced, light and collapsible hiking poles that are easy to break down and attach to my pack when not in use. I usually only use one stick, but I wanted a pair in case I needed them during a longer hike, or in case my boyfriend wanted to use one, too. They are nice to have when traversing slippy ground or descending down a hill. They feel sturdy and I've never had any issue with them collapsing. Once during a long hike, and while not using a stick, I slipped on wet leaves covering a rock and pulled my groin. I pulled out both sticks and used them like crutches for the remaining 5 miles. I felt secure with these holding a good portion of my weight. They are easy and quick to adjust. I'm 5'10" and I don't fully extend the poles, so they would be suitable for someone taller. The wrist straps take a little trial and error to get the adjustment right, but I haven't experienced the strap slipping or coming loose.

These hiking sticks are fine, but will sometimes collapse down without warning.

Unable to adjust one of these after trying to lengthen it. Partially open and definitely not secure to use for hiking. The other one seems ok so I am just going to use the single pole. Disappoints me.

These poles look nice however the adjustment mechanism is not secure. They loosen as used and this makes them frustrating for a child. During a 1-hour x-country skiing adventure this happened 2-3 times and the same thing happened when snow shoeing. Also, they came with only one snow cup.

Pro: inexpensive
Con: a 6 year old boy destroyed them in the first 1hr. We got it all back together, and off to to ski slopes we went. First run he broke a rod, but we are a family of technical types so back home we brought 'em. We taped the fire out of them (which makes adjust-ability a non sequitur), and back to the slopes we went. Next mishap, the basket went missing. This shows lots of things: these poles are lame, I stuck with them way too long, I was a fool for trying twice.

These were awful. I used them for a hike and no matter how well I adjusted them, they kept getting short in the middle of the road, and I actually broke one of them trying to adjust it in despair.

I really like the walking polls, wanted them to help navigate in the snow. By the time I ordered them, the snow has started to melt. I intend to use them on long walks. My reason for 2 stars. They are sturdy and well constructed but they came with no instructions, on how to extend them and what is the best height for a person to use them properly. I figured it out, but would have liked some help. Tried to search online but only came up with the Amazon site.

This product would have gotten a better rating if the tip had not of come off during my first hike using it. I didn't realize the tip was missing until I had completed the hike..I'm now trying to find a replacement tip

Got it for my mother. She didn't like them. The bottom rubbers fell off. Wasn't comfortable to use.

Nice looking stick, adjustable to a limited extent. It. Apparently is not made for repeated

Not quite as substantial as I expected. The smallest extension component bends rather easily ... i.e., does not support much wight. But I'm using them and they are serving the purpose for which they were bought.This is a 2nd review of the same product after several weeks of use. The next to smallest extension has also proven to be too fragile. It also has bent. I've had to shorten the extensions for the Hiking Sticks to be reasonably useful and dependable. I'm still using them but not at the preferred length. Had I known they were this fragile, I would not have bought them.

The poles would not lock into different heights, returned them and bought a different more expensive brand.

I received these poles today and they look very nice, I was able to adjust one of the poles perfectly, but the second pole will not lock into place. After adjusting to the proper length, the pole just turns and turns and will not lock. I will be returning and ordering a replacement pair..

The first set did not lock when I extended them and the second set locked up had a pole that would not release and I bent one trying to force it. It could be me so I am going assess if I want to try them again or go with a different product.

Product missing 3 sets of tips.

PACKAGE NOT AS ADVERTISED. !! Only came with 2 (two) types of tips... NOT THE 4 (FOUR) pictured. One set for snow and one for hiking.

UPDATE: March 4, 2017.
After dealing with this company with several emails spewing forth how their "quality control" was impeccable and they "double check" everything and putting up with insinuations that I was a "shady" character who was trying to get something more.. (What ? Some plastic pieces?) I received the "replacement". It ALSO ONLY HAD TWO (2) sets of tips AND 1 CLIP. So much for quality control from a Chinese company... although I may STILL be a shady character.....
ATTACHED are 3 pictures showing the "UNOPENED" replacement package and 2 screenshots directly from Amazon for THEIR advertisement.....

I absolutely HATE it when misled by pictures. Bought 2 of these for snowshoeing. NO snow baskets for the pole tips came with product.

MAY 2017. Hulu was very responsive, and sent me the missing baskets, claiming that they must have been lost during shipment. No, they weren't lost, they were not in the intact and sealed package. Now they are harassing me to change the review. So, ok I'll give them 2 stars for correcting the problem, which was still an issue of an incorrect picture and description. I'm withholding the additional 3 stars because I have to write this damn review to get them off my back.

One of the poles had been used. Tip was worn and dirty. I sent back. Also thought the poles were too thin.

Went to use it for the first time, two months after I bought it and it was broke. Couldn't use it.

Took these on a three day hike, and they bent on the first day. The bend occurred near the end of the poles.I will be happy to re-review if you want to send me a replacement pair.

I don't normally write reviews, but I'm very annoyed with this product. I didn't expect much for poles under $30, but I did expect them to at least mostly work for awhile. The mechanisms are sticky and difficult to work so telescoping them down to the small size just isn't practical. Will be too much trouble to get them adjusted for hiking again. I could have lived with that. The real clincher though is the bottom piece of one of the poles won't tighten making it completely unusable as it won't stay at the correct height. It's too much trouble to send them back so it's just money down the drain. Very annoying. I'm sure some of them work just fine, but some don't... so buyer beware! These are obviously cheap and poorly constructed. Now I know why people spend $100+ for trekking poles. I thought I'd go with some cheap poles to start so I could try them out to see if I really want to spend money on the quality brands... these are broken straight out of the box so I didn't even get to use them once. Very disappointing.

Piece of crap. Made of cheapest aluminum, they bent on my first easy hike. And I threw then away. Do not risk your hike and you falling work these poles

Trekking Hiking Sticks Poles, I have used them twice, one of them does not work, it just collapses and I tried to get help from a guy who is handy in fixing things to stabilize them more, no success;I would appreciate to get a new pair be glad to pay $10 in addition to get better quality pair, since I plan to usethem regularly, did add a coupon to this purchase. I am very disappointed and don't find a receipt orinstructions. Please help me! My therapist recommended them for me for therapeutic use.

Cheap Chinese junk. The poles broke within a week. Never again.

These poles seemed nice at the start, used them on a hike and all went very well, I was pretty happy. I collapsed the poles, set them aside for a while and then tried using them again a month or so later. I extended the poles and then tried tightening them and they would not lock properly. They felt as if they were locked but once even a little bit of weight was put on them they would collapse under me! That was a bit scary at first. After attempting to tighten them multiple times and have other try to tighten them as well they simply continued to slide under any weight at all!Took them apart to attempt to see what may have been wrong with the lock, could find anything wrong with the lock in particular, just seems like the lock just isn't that good.The lock seems to be made of really cheap plastic so I think that might have something to do with the issue, I dont really know. Was beyond the return period so I had to throw them away. Lesson learned.