From: Peter Hedglon (explorer@twcny.rr.com)
Date: Sun Jun 23 2002 - 13:55:33 CDT
Part of the utility of adjustable poles is matching the terrain. Shorter
for up hill (really steep uphill), longer for down hill. On level, most
directions suggest forearm be perpendicular to ground. Adjust for comfort.
Baskets keep tips from sinking in soft ground, or catching in cracks (at
least some of the cracks).
Rubber tips reduce the amount of aeration the poles do to the surface. Some
hiker forums have had vigorous discussions about trekking poles because of
concerns over "damage" to trails and rocks done by pole tips. Mud will pull
rubber tips right off the pole.
I am leaving the straps on my poles.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Michael Anderson" <michael.anderson@nara.gov>
To: "Multiple recipients of list philmont" <philmont@troop47.com>
Sent: Monday, June 24, 2002 12:32 PM
Subject: [Philmont]: Trekking pole adjustments
I just got a pair of Komperdell #99645 trekking poles from Sierra Trading
Post. I didn't get any instructions with the poles, I guess that's the
price I pay for getting such a deep discount. I figured out most of the
features myself, but I have a couple of questions for you trekking pole
experts.
The poles are in three sections, and there's an upper and lower adjustment
for height. One of the websites I visited recommended setting the lower
adjustment at its maximum height, then setting the upper adjustment 2-3
inches below the armpit. That seems a little high to me. Is it? Also, is
there an advantage in setting the lower section at its maximum height? My
inclination would be to "balance" the settings for the adjustable sections.
I was also wondering whether the baskets are necessary for Philmont hiking.
They appear to be useful only for marshy or soft muddy ground and I can't
imagine their usefulness for Philmont.
Mike Anderson
Severna Park, Maryland
718-A-2 Trek 24 (I'm still hoping)
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