TREKKING
Product 2018
Woman, Man

QUECHUA Forclaz 500 Antishock

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We tested the Forclaz 500 Antishock on the GR20 in Corsica. As you can imagine, they lived it rough and tough, on terrain known for its non-stop rocky nature. These poles were put through their paces, and ours!

Let’s start by talking about the Antishocksystem: firstly you can block or unblock the system when you want, very useful, and to see in detail how the system works take a look at their explanatory video here: https://www.decathlon.fr/baton-de-randonnee-for-antisho-id_8379457.html

You very quickly learn the advantages and disadvantages of the system once in action. Advantages: thanks to the 5cm cushioning in the uphill you have a very good spring back in the movement and in the downhill the system absorbs shocks easily; assuming its role perfectly. The inconvenience of the system is when the terrain is very technical you need precision and not a delayed reaction, so it’s a good idea to block the system at that time, then when the terrain is easier, without unstable ground the Antishock system works perfectly. These poles have good grip and ergonomics and are well-balanced even without using the Antishock system. A small inconvenience is the “clack-clack” noise when the system is working, but you get used to it…..but you’re happy when it stops, especially if there are several people in the same group using the same model! The wrist straps are comfortable and easy to adjust. The foam handles are in two parts, the actual handle with a Vinyl touch which is really pleasant to touch and even with wet hands don’t slip and don’t rub. The second part of the handle is a little too short and quite narrow, altogether it’s not bad but could’ve been researched a little further, there’s a lack of solid handhold when the poles are really solicited. For the rest, the tungsten spike was top-notch and didn’t move, had no abrasion whatsoever, perfect grip. The poles are 63cm in length when folded down. They are average size and clip easily onto the pack without sticking out too much. They are 130cm at their maximum length, which is a good size for tall people. Size adjustment is done by screwing and unscrewing. Once you have screwed it tight the poles remain at that size and don’t move – they do not slide. 265g per pole the weight is not bad at all, you could even say they are in the lightweight category. These poles cost 40 euros a pair, which of course is excellent value for money. They are sold with an interchangeable, screw basket.

These are excellent all terrain poles, with good grip, tough, with the clever and efficient Antishock system and superb value for money.

"These are excellent all terrain poles, with good grip, tough, with the clever and efficient Antishock system and superb value for money."

Rating

  • 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
  • Adjustment ease
    9
  • Tightening quality
    9
  • Strap & handle quality
    7
  • Durability of the basket
    9
  • Spike performance
    9

Price : 20

Weight

265

Overall Rating

8.60

LONG TERM TEST

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