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What do I need to know about hiking poles before buying hiking poles? Telescopic or folding (leaning strongly towards telescopic)? Grip shape and material? Lever locks or twist locks? Any other oddities I need to consider? Proven affordable brands maybe? Not planning to use them often, I don't live near the mountains and only get there a week or two a year, I just wanna have poles for when I do, and then not have them be a source of discomfort or annoyance.