From: Peter Hedglon (explorer@twcny.rr.com)
Date: Sun Jun 23 2002 - 17:08:01 CDT
I tend to wear leather work gloves when I hike, especially in the
Adirondack, because they protect my "office" hands and reduce the drying of
the skin on my hands. My hands get dry and the folds of the skin crack
right open. There are also times I hold on to stuff, usually going up or
down where it is really steep, and the gloves keep my hands from getting
ripped up. Bicycling gloves (padded palms, mesh backs and no fingers) are
an option-cooler than work gloves, but less protection. I suspsect the need
for protection is less at Philmont.
Trekking poles can "clack," however rubber tips (either brand specific or
from the hardware store bin of floor protectors) cut down on the "clack."
Trekking poles have helped me keep my balance several times, and I think I
would have taken some hard falls without them. They also take some weight
and stress off of my damaged knee.
I hemmed and hawed and waited to buy poles until I found a pair on sale. If
I lose or damage one, I will gladly pay full price for a new set.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dayna L Hayes" <dlhayes@ppco.com>
To: "Multiple recipients of list philmont" <philmont@troop47.com>
Sent: Monday, June 24, 2002 5:11 PM
Subject: Re: [Philmont]: Trekking pole adjustments
>
> "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."
>
> I'm normally just a "lurker" on this list but this time felt, I might have
> something worth imputing. After reading all about trekking poles, I too
> bought a pair. I've used them on several pre-hikes and have grown really
> attached to them (after learning how to use them correctly). However, I
> always ware light weight leather gloves when hiking because Northeastern
OK
> tends to be rocky. I've found these protect my hands from the rocks if I
> slip or just want to hold onto something for support (I'm afraid I have
> office hands). Because of my gloves, I didn't have problems with blisters
> from my poles. The down side to gloves, is they get hot (would be nice if
> I could find a pair with leather palms and a mesh back or between the
> fingers for ventilation) but I slipped once and scratched my hands on the
> sandstone, so I won't hike without them. For the record, I too am not
real
> fond of the clicking they make (I'm a wildlife buff ); but then, when
we're
> hiking with a group of teenaged kids, we sound like a herd of elephants
> anyway.
>
> Dayna L. Hayes
> Phillips Petroleum Co.
> Oil & Gas Revenue
> Farmington Team
> (918)661-6522
>
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>
> "Alan R. Hamm" <ahamm@alanhamm.com>
> Sent by: owner-philmont@troop47.com
>
>
> 06/24/2002 02:56 PM
> Any replies will be addressed to: philmont
>
> To: Multiple recipients of list philmont
<philmont@troop47.com>
> cc:
> Subject: Re: [Philmont]: Trekking pole
adjustments
>
>
>
>
>
> 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, i
s
> 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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