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musicwoman
03-21-2008, 19:57
Can anyone recommend a hiking pole that doesn't vibrate or vibrates very little? Mine are annoying as heck.

Thanks!!

Rockhound
03-21-2008, 22:40
Can anyone recommend a hiking pole that doesn't vibrate or vibrates very little? Mine are annoying as heck.

Thanks!!
Yes. They're called sticks. I've got a pair myself.They are sturdy, lightweight, free, and easily replaceable if lost or broken. I found mine on the ground in Georgia.

Flush2wice
03-21-2008, 23:31
Try a great new product- Kno-poles.
They don't vibrate at all.

jlb2012
03-22-2008, 09:00
poles without shocks and with rubber tips are reasonably quiet - perhaps that would be what you are looking for - on the other hand sticks or other non-collapsable poles would be just as good

highway
03-22-2008, 16:54
Can anyone recommend a hiking pole that doesn't vibrate or vibrates very little? Mine are annoying as heck.

Thanks!!

I know of two good choices, although there are likely more:

http://www.trackspoles.com/

http://www.luxurylite.com/

I have used both, of late the latter

Hoop
03-22-2008, 19:44
Not sure about native NY bamboo but a garden supply or websites can provide a DIY project, or like above post, step outside...

Blissful
03-22-2008, 19:57
I love my Leki Makalu Ultralights. I had never used hiking poles before my thruhike but after falling down in the snow enough times I bought them. Still use them. They have "air ergo soft anti-shocks." No vibration problems.


Agree. But I have also used Komperdells as well. Never even thought of them vibrating (?). Mine though did not have any antishock mechanisms.

Press
03-22-2008, 21:59
I like the cheap aluminum "Eddie Bauer" hiking poles sold at Target for about $20 apiece. Not the ones with the compass in the hand grip. Bent one, threw it away, got another, no big deal. Plus now I have one silver one and one orange one - cool.

NICKTHEGREEK
03-27-2008, 06:22
Can anyone recommend a hiking pole that doesn't vibrate or vibrates very little? Mine are annoying as heck.

Thanks!!
Meet us half way, pray tell what kind of poles are giving you the problem and maybe a solution is at hand.

Venture
03-27-2008, 09:47
Can anyone recommend a hiking pole that doesn't vibrate or vibrates very little? Mine are annoying as heck.

Thanks!!

Hmmm, woman seeking non-vibrating poles, I would of thought it would be the other way around!!:)

Gray Blazer
03-27-2008, 09:49
Can anyone recommend a hiking pole that doesn't vibrate or vibrates very little? Mine are annoying as heck.

Thanks!!
Take the batteries out. Some people like the vibrating poles. :D

musicwoman
03-27-2008, 09:55
Hmmm, woman seeking non-vibrating poles, I would of thought it would be the other way around!!:)

LMAO!!!! Well, let's not rule that out either, I've been seperated for over a year after all!!

However, I was specifically speaking of the poles that I WALK with:)

I have a pair of Black Diamond Trekking poles. No bells or whistles. Just a basic pair of poles. They aren't noisy, but man, every time I put one down, it vibrates to the point where my wrist starts hurting.

I guess I am looking for something more sturdy. I think perhaps a 2 pc pole instead of the 3 pc might be the answer? I really need them for my knees, hiking without them is not an option.

Venture
03-27-2008, 10:11
LMAO!!!! Well, let's not rule that out either, I've been seperated for over a year after all!!

However, I was specifically speaking of the poles that I WALK with:)

I have a pair of Black Diamond Trekking poles. No bells or whistles. Just a basic pair of poles. They aren't noisy, but man, every time I put one down, it vibrates to the point where my wrist starts hurting.

I guess I am looking for something more sturdy. I think perhaps a 2 pc pole instead of the 3 pc might be the answer? I really need them for my knees, hiking without them is not an option.

You could try the ones with an anti-shock spring! I use the leki super makalus and have never had problems with vibrations. A three section pole actually might help dampen vibrations too! Also covering the carbide tip will help! Have fun!:)

musicwoman
03-27-2008, 10:17
I was just on the phone with a fellow hiker down in Va. He just recommended the Leki's as well. He described what was happening perfectly: He asked if the poles "resonate", which is exactly what is happening. I am going to drive the 50 miles this weekend to the nearest outfitter (EMS, ugh, I hate them), and try a pair out.