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  1. I tried them and found that they are not as...

    I tried them and found that they are not as flexible in use as standard poles with (correctly used) wrist straps. Poles with straps allow you to load up the pole at a much great range of angles than...
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    To stop anyone seeing your email address in the...

    To stop anyone seeing your email address in the vCard, change the vCard Download setting to "Don't Allow" (This is in the General Settings page)
  3. Not happy at all with the sizing/shape of the...

    Not happy at all with the sizing/shape of the 3.5's

    I normally take a size 10.5, but exchanged them for an 11.5 as they were too tight around the midfoot. (plenty of room in the toe box)...
  4. Same here...normally wear a 10.5, but had to...

    Same here...normally wear a 10.5, but had to exchange them for a pair of 11.5
  5. Oh yeah !!!.... totally off topic, but since...

    Oh yeah !!!....

    totally off topic, but since you mentioned it, just have to share this.......
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iK0SobQovME
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    May 15th....... it's been 11 years since the AT....

    May 15th....... it's been 11 years since the AT. Can't wait to get out there !
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    Am I reading this right.....(see text below from...

    Am I reading this right.....(see text below from the PCTA permits page). You apply for a permit on November 1st, but they don't start approving and issuing permits until Feb 15th. So you won't know...
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    I think the camo Duplex looks great ! ...

    I think the camo Duplex looks great ! .........and it is less intrusive.....


    http://www.zpacks.com/images/shelter/duplex/ultralight-two-person-tent-duplex-camo_l.jpg
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    There are a few Aussies on here ! Be careful...

    There are a few Aussies on here !
    Be careful though...visit too much and you will get inspired to go to the US and thru-hike !!
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    Nicely said !

    Nicely said !
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    There are waist lights designed for runners. ...

    There are waist lights designed for runners.

    http://www.runnersworld.com/newswire/tested-gomotion-litebelt-100

    Petzl used to make a clip-on light, but I think it was discontinued. I'm sure...
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    Much of the problem with poor depth perception at...

    Much of the problem with poor depth perception at night is due to your light source being very close to your eyes (assuming you are using a headlamp). This means you do not see any shadows on the...
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    Hey... I don't think anyone has mentioned that...

    Hey... I don't think anyone has mentioned that using poles helps prevent "fat finger" syndrome :)

    You know how your fingers swell up after a big mile day......poles stop that !!
    (or is that...
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    If you want to recover as fast as possible, go...

    If you want to recover as fast as possible, go and get professional medical advice on both a treatment & recovery plan, and a training program that will address the underlying cause of this injury &...
  15. Yeah I agree, it was not made for hikers, and I...

    Yeah I agree, it was not made for hikers, and I thought it fairly loose adaptation of the book, but does have some very funny moments and it was very cool to see recognisable trail locations on the...
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    He's right !!!....Don't go SOBO !......... some...

    He's right !!!....Don't go SOBO !......... some SOBO hikers are pompous, know-it-alls who think they are better/harder/cooler than others just because of the direction they hiked....... you would...
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    Yeah, go for it ! You don't need any planning,...

    Yeah, go for it !

    You don't need any planning, just turn up at Springer with your winter gear & 3 days of food and start walking North. Don't get too ambitious with your mileage & get in shape as...
  18. I'm sure your insurance company will be able to...

    I'm sure your insurance company will be able to help !
  19. Well, he/she only joined WB today, and all posts...

    Well, he/she only joined WB today, and all posts are in this one thread, and is from NJ, just like the Kickstarter person, and with such a aggressive attitude I am guessing a friend or...
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    Yes, my hike in 2006 was a few days over 4...

    Yes, my hike in 2006 was a few days over 4 months. Physically it was pretty easy, but I had done plenty of hiking prior and was in good shape, with a light pack.

    Only someone who hadn't done a 4...
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    I've got an Exos 58 and love it. Not the lightest...

    I've got an Exos 58 and love it. Not the lightest pack around, but it is very comfortable and has all the 'luxury' items I like on a pack eg. hip belt pockets, a proper lid.... it is well made & not...
  22. I think your SOBO then NOBO plan sounds fine....

    I think your SOBO then NOBO plan sounds fine. Don't be put off by comments about the difficulty of starting in Maine. Yes, there are some hills and some rocks, but it is not really difficult hiking...
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    Sounds like an awesome trip (and pretty tough),...

    Sounds like an awesome trip (and pretty tough), but it might be an idea to check on access to the summit of Hualalai. I was in Kailua-Kona last year & was thinking about hiking up Hualalai, but...
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    the new Turbo 1D is only $25, and he has a...

    the new Turbo 1D is only $25, and he has a special on the old model for $15
    pretty cheap brand new !
  25. Neoprene can get kind of sweaty in warm weather....

    Neoprene can get kind of sweaty in warm weather. Will these let your feet dry out after a days hiking ?
    that's the main reason I like my vivo barefoots, the open design gives my feet plenty of air.
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