From: Greg Leuch (philmont@adventures.port5.com)
Date: Mon Jun 24 2002 - 17:58:58 CDT
All this talk from you "older" folks is making this youth actually thinka
bout buying some trekking poles. Sierra Trading Post seems to have a good
deal on some.
Greg Leuch
727-P1-00; 618-G1-01; Staff in '03?
Crew 35 - Chickasaw Council - Memphis, TN
Eagle Scout - 2001
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Peter Hedglon" <explorer@twcny.rr.com>
To: "Multiple recipients of list philmont" <philmont@troop47.com>
Sent: Sunday, June 23, 2002 5:08 PM
Subject: Re: [Philmont]: Trekking pole adjustments
> 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
> >
> >
> >
> > "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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