I have lost my hiking poles and I am doing research for a new pair. I use my poles to support my tent also. (lightheart gear solo) The ones I had were hellinox ridgelines. I liked them and they worked great with my tent.They were the telescopic type you just push each section up into the other for shortening them when not in use.
I was looking at the black diamond Z type poles that fold into three sections and are more compact when not in use.
My question is have any of you used this type of pole to support your tent? Any problems with them when doing so? My friend has a pair and I got a glimpse of them the other day but they didn't look as sturdy as the other type of pole. I'm not saying they are not as sturdy, I didn't use them so I don't know.