From: Alan R. Hamm (ahamm@alanhamm.com)
Date: Mon Jun 24 2002 - 14:56:14 CDT
I just got a pair, probably from the same post you saw on this list. I got
the one level upgrade the $50 + ones. I adjusted the top and bottom
sections the same when I went on a 10 mile day hike over the weekend. First
time I had used trekking poles, but I recommend that you work with them a
little before you go and find your comfort zone. Here is what I discovered:
1. They are noisy, I hate the click when they hit rocks, but not enough to
not take them.
2. If you take them to Philmont without practicing with them, you may end
up with blisters, not on your feet. I could feel some starting and kept
shifting my hand positions.
3. You need to practice using them so you don't spend all your time
starting at the ground looking for places to step AND plant your poles. It
took me quite a while to stop worrying about each pole plant and start
hiking.
Overall, I think they will be great. Like 4 wheel drive going uphill and
anti-lock brakes going downhill. I just had a light daypack over the
weekend so the true test will be this weekend when heading to Philmont, with
full packs.
The real test is trying to figure out how to turn the anti-shock OFF. Not
that you really need to, but those directions were a real treat!
Alan Hamm
Troop 8, Bethesda, MD
702 F Trek 20????????
----- 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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