Montem Ultra Strong Cork Anti-Shock review

The Ultra Strong Cork Anti-Shock is the low-cost route to a damped pole. Montem builds it from 7075 aluminum with cork grips and flick locks, and says the built-in anti-shock system reduces impact on your hands, wrists, elbows and shoulders. Montem does not publish a percentage, so it cannot be compared directly with LEKI's up to 40% figure. The telescoping shafts adjust from 24 to 53 inches, or 61 to 135 cm, the widest range on this list, which gives plenty of room to lengthen the poles for a descent. Montem lists the pair at 19.2 oz, heavier than the carbon options, and backs it with a lifetime guarantee. The package includes mud baskets, rubber tip protectors and pole clips, but snow baskets are sold separately. At $74.95 for a pair it costs less than a third of the LEKI antishock model, which is why it scores highest here on value.

Who it is for

Budget hikers who want anti-shock

Price

$74.95 for a pair at the Montem store.

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Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 12, 2026.

Key features

• Built-in anti-shock system
• 7075 aluminum shafts with cork grips
• Adjustable from 24 to 53 inches (61 to 135 cm)
• Listed weight of 19.2 oz per pair
• Lifetime guarantee, with mud baskets, rubber tip protectors and pole clips included

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Cheapest anti-shock pole on this list at $74.95 a pair
• Strength: Widest adjustment range here at 61 to 135 cm
• Strength: Lifetime guarantee from Montem
• Weakness: Aluminum, so heavier than the carbon poles at 19.2 oz per pair
• Weakness: Montem publishes no impact reduction figure for its anti-shock
• Weakness: No snow baskets in the standard package

Key facts

• Price: $74.95 per pair
• Shaft: 7075 aluminum
• Length: 24 to 53 in (61 to 135 cm)
• Weight: 19.2 oz per pair
• Antishock: Yes

Where it ranks

Montem Ultra Strong Cork Anti-Shock is No. 4 in our Best Trekking Poles verdict.