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squeezebox
11-22-2013, 03:33
Seems to me poles would be better stored unclamped, less stress on the poles ?
ChinMusic
11-22-2013, 03:43
I actually store mine separated. Once home I separate them to let them completely dry out.
I don't treat mine special at all.
squeezebox
11-22-2013, 04:00
I'll make a storage sack and/ or rubber band the pieces together.
Together. I should do at least that. Each pole is in a different spot, along with the snow and regular cups...which is part of the reason I have several sets of snow cups.
squeezebox
11-22-2013, 05:04
should I bring the snow cups for an early Apr. start? I'm thinking not.
should I bring the snow cups for an early Apr. start? I'm thinking not.
I've never used snow cups but as far as April goes I've had up to 8 inches several time in the GSMNP. In 1978 I had 3 inches on May 28.
Another Kevin
11-22-2013, 08:29
I don't usually switch to snow baskets until I'm breaking out the snowshoes.
garlic08
11-22-2013, 09:04
If you store them unclamped, which is what I heard one should do and it makes sense, be careful about transporting them in that state. The screw could vibrate loose and it's really hard to find. Ask me how I know. Best thing is probably to separate them and then tighten the clamp to keep slight tension on that pesky screw.
Another question about trekking poles...........Is there a recommended setting for their length based on a persons height?
Another question about trekking poles...........Is there a recommended setting for their length based on a persons height?Most will say when standing level, hands on grips, your elbows should be at 90 degree angles.
Most will say when standing level, hands on grips, your elbows should be at 90 degree angles.
+1
this has always worked for me
rocketsocks
11-22-2013, 22:09
Most will say when standing level, hands on grips, your elbows should be at 90 degree angles.
That's what I do, and on up hills just choke up...down, no more adjusting for me...pain in the neck.
Oh, and mine are just hangin out in the corner...nuttin special.
The poles don't really care how you store them. Just drop them where they can dry and pick them up the next time you go hiking.
Starchild
11-22-2013, 22:20
For my thru I switched to carbon fiber and have found while they are great for hiking, they are also fragile especially in bending situations and can break. Because of this I tend to store them fully collapsed and locked as such.
squeezebox
11-23-2013, 00:58
I've seen it in bicycles, carbon fiber doesn't bend , it breaks.
fredmugs
11-25-2013, 09:04
Most will say when standing level, hands on grips, your elbows should be at 90 degree angles.
I put the top of my handles at the top of my hip bone. For me that puts each segment at 115 cm.
I've seen it in bicycles, carbon fiber doesn't bend , it breaks.
Fortunately for the tents they're in, carbon fiber tent poles bend.
The UL variants of carbon fiber poles are indeed more fragile. That comes with the territory. If you want something with that can withstand more abuse, then try the Black Diamond Alpine Carbon Cork (http://www.rei.com/product/839660/black-diamond-alpine-carbon-cork-trekking-poles-pair) or the Leki Carbonlite Aergon XL (http://www.rei.com/product/830445/leki-carbonlite-aergon-xl-trekking-poles-pair).