stillbill
11-10-2010, 18:44
To debark or not to debark that is the question! Ive dried out a stick ( my neighbor says its maple ) and started debarking it. It was easy 1/3 of the way then didnt come off so easy so I use it that way. Should I have even bothered and should I treat the exposed part or not worry 'bout it? What a dilemn , huh? Take care, Stillbill
debark or not
What a dilemn
hope it does not turn into a debacle .
Franco
Majortrauma
11-10-2010, 19:05
Send me your address and a few $$$ and I'll make a "sweet" stick for you out of red cedar.
Mountain Wildman
11-10-2010, 19:30
Well, I am not a Hiking Stick expert, But I used to make a new one for every trip and it became firewood by the end of the trip.
Ten years ago I was in a tiny outdoors' store in Southington, Connecticut that had almost nothing but Boy Scout supplies, As I was searching for something to buy to make stopping in worth while, I saw a stand with various sized hiking sticks so I paid $14.95 for the one I liked.
It is Hickory, 4 1/2 feet tall, 1 1/2 inches thick at the top and tapers down to 1 1/4 inches at the bottom and weighs 2 lbs. 11 oz. It is extremely solid, It would be real tough to break it. The company that made it is Whistle Creek Hiking Sticks in Monument, Co. (www.whistlecreek.com (http://www.whistlecreek.com)) Their stick #1409 according to the tag that I still have.
Anyway, They did not De-bark it and it still looks as good as the day I bought it. It is coated with a shiny substance, Not sure what though.
Oh, And I love it, But I will be using Black Diamond Poles on my Thru-Hike which weigh 19 oz. and are needed for my Gossamer Gear "The One" tent.
I have never checked out their site but if they are still in business you may get some insight there.
camper10469
11-10-2010, 22:40
Keep it for a few years and the bark will fall off by itself as it gets to know you better. Talk to it, speed the process.