Chinook Cane Walker 3 Anti-Shock Hiking Pole

I have a bum knee and it is in a brace. A hiking stick is great for stability when I am out doors but they are not allowed as carry on for flying. But a cane is an allowable stability device so I figured I would buy this and as the price was so low if TSA takes it away I am not out that much money. But now that I have used it as a cane and a hiking stick I really hope TSA does not take it from me as it is a really nice cane/hiking stick combo.Update: Take the basket off, in unscrews, then put on rubber foot and shorten to cane and TSA JUST PASSED ME THROUGH. It is comfortable, easy to adjust and worth, well worth, the money.

Well, it's been three years since I bought this anti shock cane and I've had both knees replaced and a lumbar spinal fusion and rehabbed with this cane. The P/T.s all loved it compared to the traditional cane. I am VERY pleased with this hiking cane. It's very sturdy and seems well made. The cork handle is a little longer than other similiar canes. The handle is also VERY comfortable.I added a vulcanized rubber cane tip to increase the 'anti shock' properties of the cane (available thru Amazon).The cane supports me very well and I'm a 200lb. person. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THE CHINOOK ANTI-SHOCK HIKING CANE!! ADDEDENDUM: I had my 2nd Total Knee Replacement and The Chinook ThisAnti-Shock Hiking Cane is SO much more comfortable to use than a traditional cane and I actually feel more stable on it than a regular cane. My outpatient pysical therapists both commented on how much they liked the larger design of the handle and liked the cork material better than plastic. They also liked the anti-shock feature of the cane and how it can take pressure off various parts of the wrist, arm and shoulder. They also were amazed that the cane costs under $20.00. This cane is a 'must have' for anyone going through a Total Knee Replacement or who uses a cane on a regular basis! For me this was a great buy for a great cane! The price has gone up a little since I originally purchased it but it's VERY much worth the $$.. ...in fact, it's probably one of the best poducts I've purchased thru Amazon....and that's saying a lot!! No need to spend more $$. This is a great cane!!!

This is the only choice in this price range for an anti shock cane, so that makes it a very good value. It is not the lightest, nor does it collapse into the shortest length, but it is sturdy. Sometimes it does come out of the anti shock setting just in use, and you have to give it a quick twist to get back to it, though with time, I hope it doesn't do it all the time. That can become annoying in everyday use, which happened to my Komperdell Walker AS over time, and why I went looking for another, since they were discontinued.The next higher in price and another only choice in that range, is the Wrzbest JungleLeopard anti shock cane on Amazon, which is lighter in weight, and collapses to a much shorter overall length. That one does not have an on and off mechanism for the anti shock-it is on all the time. Which can be a very good thing, since you don't have to fool with it anytime because it goes out by itself like the Chinook does.Don't get me wrong, this is a good, serviceable cane at a good price, if you don't need the lightest in weight, or the shortest in collapsed dimensions for travel. The other difference is the handle is a bit bulkier, and longer, and rougher in texture. They also put some ridges in the vertical front side for more traction, apparently, though I don't think that it was necessary, and the composite cork handle is more coarse in texture as well. If you are sensitive to touch, you may find this grip a little harsh, as I do, but many will not have that issue, I am sure.This is, for me, a very good at home cane, or even a good shopping cane to take to the stores, without much investment or worry about how it survives during shopping trips, etc. What I take on the trail in the woods, will most likely be different, when there is a choice.Updated to add: I now, after a few months of daily use, greatly prefer the Wrzbest JungleLeopard antishock cane that is also sold here on Amazon, though it is out of stock right now, and just a bit more in price when in stock. I would hold out for it to come back in stock if possible, or look for it elsewhere for it, as a first choice. It is just lighter enough while being very sturdy, and very comfortable in the hand with a slightly smaller grip, and is preferable unless you have very large hands, possibly. For average Men's and Women's hands, it will feel better and perform reliably, making it a favorite for me in everyday use.UPDATE 8/22I have been using this around the house now for about a year full time, since my favorite (Wrzbest JungleLeopard) cane's cork handle started to come loose around the bottom where it attaches to the cane. So I started using the Chinook cane again daily. Just recently the cork handle started to get a hole in the top side of the grip, so I just got out the duct tape and now the handle is not as nice or comfortable, but it still works. You still can't beat the price of this cane on Amazon though, so it's still a viable option, with a little larger cork handle than most, that I find more comfortable than some smaller ones. The anti shock still keeps slipping out of lock, so you need to reset it often, but that's not hard, just a quick turn of the handle while holding the shaft, and it's good to go again. Hopefully they have improved on that feature, but maybe not, it's been a couple of years since I bought mine.This is a sturdy, inexpensive anti shock cane, good for home or shopping, or walks if you don't mind that it's not the lightest around. But it probably is the cheapest you can buy that works. Good quality replacement tips will cost you almost as much as this cane (for a pair of Leki tips), but beware of the generic imitators that do not use enough rubber to have traction on vinyl or highly polished slippery floors, especially when it's wet out! I have tried a few, but now will only buy Leki's for safety's sake. They're out of stock here now but can be found online. Komperdell brand should be good too if they fit this cane.

The cork handle is comfortable to grip either from the top or from the side for steps or steep hills. I have not tried the metal tip yet--the rubber tip is grippy enough for the walking paths I have used and a little cross country on grass. It is not quite as easy to store as my old folding cane but I like it much more and I feel quite sporty with it. At 86 it is reassuring to have a third leg when going off the sidewalk onto rougher terrain, and sometimes also on the sidewalk and when shopping.

I see reviews explaning that the rubber tip wears out....... That's what it's for, just like tires and shoes. It"s a fact of life. That said, i like it as a cane. The shock absorber is wonderful, now i need shoes like this. I opened it a little to look at the spring and it's a good stout one. If it bottoms out on you it might be that you are too heavy for it. I am 170 lbs. and no bottoming out.

I’m 33 and need a cane for chronic back spasms, so maybe it’s a generational thing (assuming the bad reviews are coming from an older crowd). But I can’t get over people giving unfavorable reviews due to things like a weak rubber tip that wears too easily, or the audible clicking of the anti-shock mechanism. Generic replacement rubber tips range from $1-$5. And all canes with anti-shock features click, and it’s hardly noticeable at all.The facts are: telescoping canes are far more reliable than folding / collapsible canes. This Chinook outdoor cane is about 1/3 the price of other telescoping models. it’s lightweight, has a comfortable grip, and retracts enough to fit in most travel luggage.Its cheap, sturdy and reliable; and the one real issue (the weak rubber tip) can be fixed in 5 seconds for $3. Between purchasing the cane and a few replacemebt tips, I’m all in for $26 - so five stars it is.

still lighter than i like for rough hill walking. bend ,break to easy

Es ligero y resistente, vale la pena considerar que la punta de hule rapido se desgasta

My husband only uses this cane indoors after work when his knee is acting up. So either on hardwood or rug, mostly to get up from couch or bed. The rubber at the bottom is already torn revealing metal underneath which means it’s no longer useable as he could slip or the cane could scratch our floors. So disappointed, of course our return window just closed.

Muy buen producto de calidad excepcional no dudaría en comprar otro, además trae accesorios que te ayudan para diferentes situaciones.

tip was punctured on day one of use. Overall, cane is resilient, but fact that tip got messed up immediately is really disappointing. Shame that is the reason i'll be providing low review