From: Signe Rogers (HikinMama@iglide.net)
Date: Fri Feb 22 2002 - 07:21:18 CST
I would consider those who use the good old walking stick, as simply having
a preference for that variety of the same assistance tool. It may carry the
name of walking stick vs. trekking pole, but it is still the same thing.
Some of them even fancier! To each their own style of assistance.
Signe Rogers
----- Original Message -----
From: "Tom Foss" <tomfoss@usa.net>
To: "Multiple recipients of list philmont" <philmont@troop47.com>
Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2002 9:29 PM
Subject: RE: [Philmont]: Trekking Pole/Walking Stick
> I realize this is a minority view on this topic, but I did Philmont last
> summer with a single walking stick. I made it myself from a
> well-seasoned sapling, de-barked and dried for a long time. Stained,
> polyurethaned, used the 'official' leather hand grip kit, and a crutch
> tip.
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> It weighs about the same as a single trekking pole, is cut to my size,
> and most importantly from my point of view, leaves one hand free to
> steady myself as necessary.
>
> Plus, the metal arrowhead attaches nicely!
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-philmont@troop47.com [mailto:owner-philmont@troop47.com] On
> Behalf Of STEVE J KOCI
> Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2002 7:17 PM
> To: Multiple recipients of list philmont
> Subject: Re: [Philmont]: Trekking Poles
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> I've used trekking poles for many years and have recently switched to
> the Leki Super Makalu. They have are the 3 section design and have an
> adjustable shock system. They also have the angled grip. After using
> them snowshoeing this past weekend, I am sold on the new grips. My
> hands were much more comfortable with the angled design. One small
> drawback though, they do not shorten as much as the straight handle
> style. I've used the rubber grips on past poles and prefer the cork
> grip. The adjustable strap system works well and is very comfortable.
> These poles are made with a left and right hand pole. Make sure you get
> a matched set. Last time I looked at a display, there were 3 unmatched
> sets. I do adjust my poles throughout the day. Longer on uphills,
> shorter on downhills and when doing a long traverse while showshoeing, I
> will adjust the uphill pole short and the downhill pole long. The
> Leki's are smooth and easy to use. As Jerry mentioned, the adjusters do
> wear out. It wouldn't hurt to carry spares on a long trek if your poles
> are getting on in miles. They are available on Leki website. The
> Leki's are great and I would highly recommend them. I would not go on a
> trip without my trekking poles. The only time I put them away is when
> I'm backpacking on very narrow and overgrown trails. They are a
> indispensable piece of gear.
>
> Steve Koci
> Scoutmaster, Troop 51
> La Mesa, California
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