It must be the crystal cool air in Austria which inspires great craftsmanship.
Known for quality, the impressive experts at Komperdell have been producing fabulous ski and hiking poles plus all the vital pieces of equipment to ensure a safe trip outdoors for over 100 years.
Based in the picturesque town of Mondsee, the firm is always at the forefront of innovation and pushing the boundaries.
It firsts include self-deploying poles, the lightest on the market with the Ultra Series, 40% less heavy than competitors.
Austrian authorities insist on a top notch clean environment with strict rules imposed and Komperdell has always sought to hit the targets with the zero waste programme, one of the best and following a special mantra which aims to reduce the amount of excess, repair instead of buying new, recycle with a passion and most importantly be reliable for the customer with a free repair service and excellent customer service.
The poles are used for a variety of sports and are the best for all year hiking. Take the Explorer Zero, prices at £129.95. These length adjustable poles are made from robust aluminium with a soft and lightweight cork grip and an extended zone.
Its main features are:
- Trek Pro Foam 280 cork grip – soft and lightweight cork grip with extended grip zone for steep terrain
- Comfort padded strap – especially soft strap, comfortable to wear
- 3-sections: aluminium 7075-T6, ∅ 18/16/14mm
- Powerlock 3.0 – the strongest lock made of forged aluminium
- Vario baskets – easy and quick to change, ideal for switching summer and winter baskets.
Komperdell are also well known for their technical running poles. Made from ultralight carbon, they offer the perfect balance between stability and comfort for every type of terrain. The non-slip, changeable grip tapes are available in a wide range of exciting colours to suit all tastes.
The slightly pre-shaped grips and the new Fly strap system (with super easy decoupling from the grip within seconds) guarantees maximum power transmission, while the slim, sporty design will appeal to performance-orientated trail runners who value extreme lightness combined with efficient handling.
And with all that lovely crisp air in Austria there’s nothing better than to head for the hills and try them out!
For more information on the Komperdell product range, please visit: www.komperdell.com.
Author Bio:
Rebecca Hay is an experienced travel writer and member of The British Guild of Travel Writers. Follow her adventures with her family on Twitter and Instagram @emojiadventurer and on Facebook via EmojiAdventurers2.
Photographs courtesy of Komperdell
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