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  1. 05-18-2009, 08:03 #1
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    Default Take trekking poles!

    This was undoubtedly the most important piece of gear I had. Using them wasn't even on my radar screen until a friend insisted I borrow his. Wow!
    Without them I don't think I could have made the journey. Buy or borrow a pair. Well worth the moderate weight.
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    "If you play a Nicleback song backwards, you'll hear messages from the devil. Even worse, if you play it forward, you'll hear Nickleback." - Dave Grohl
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    yeah, i agree about poles. great help to this old guy going up and down hills. for flats i just tuck them under side straps of pack.

    i even use them here in florida - it seems to help my stride and pace.

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    On my first hike of the AT in Maryland I brought along a pair. My friend goofed on me a little, but I'm glad I brought them. They kept me from falling 2-3 times on a rocky portion of the trail. It was like walking on 1/2 buried softballs uphill. I'll always have a set.
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    Quote Originally Posted by markinohio View Post
    This was undoubtedly the most important piece of gear I had. Using them wasn't even on my radar screen until a friend insisted I borrow his. Wow!
    Without them I don't think I could have made the journey. Buy or borrow a pair. Well worth the moderate weight.
    Nothing like provoking the naysayers! Hooch is right. Hasn't there been enough blather on this and other topics of personal preference?

    So, here comes yet ANOTHER chance for everyone to throw in their opinions. With any luck, there might even be side-debates about one, two or no poles for use in hiking.

    Rather than revisit this thread, I think I'll just refer back to Mags' rules in:

    HMHDI!

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  6. 05-18-2009, 08:55 #6
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    I like em, others don't, who cares really? Just enjoy your hike.
    “He is richest who is content with the least, for content is the wealth of nature.” –Socrates
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    I like them but could live without them if I had to. Worth trying at least!
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    I'll continue hiking with trekking poles and those who don't want to, don't. I'll reap the benefits they provide with or without the negative comments/advice. I'm glad you discovered them, markinohio!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Chatter View Post
    Hasn't there been enough blather on this and other topics of personal preference?
    Yes, for some strange reason they cannot stop. Unpaid ads should have no place here.
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    A set of Leki poles was one of the many smart things I've done in my "reborn hiking light conversion". Plus it keeps the upper body working, decreases edema in the hands, gives me a cadence, and has saved my butt many a time from falls and twisted ankles.
    Dang, and no response from LW on this one?
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    I've used poles for 10 years now, and may go without this summer. My elbow is flaring up with enough pain (I think arthritis from injuries) that I may attach a couple of hand loops to my pack and trundle on. It just plain hurts after poling very long.
    If people spent less time being offended and more time actually living, we'd all be a whole lot happier!
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    Look at you guys!!!

    "WAAAAAHHH I Fall Down sometimes so I need a stick to keep my upright! Waaaaah"

    I bet you wear shoes and bring water too...
    up over the hills, theres nothing to fear
    theres a pub across the way with whisky and beer
    its a lengthy journey on the way up to the top
    but it ain't so bad if you have a great big bottle o'scotch
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    I love/need them. I am so old my balance is gone.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Chatter;840098

    Rather than revisit this thread, I think I'll just refer back to Mags' rules in:

    HMHDI!

    < [URL="http://www.pmags.com/joomla/pdf/hike...ke-damn-it.pdf"
    www.pmags.com/joomla/pdf/hike...ke-damn-it.pdf[/URL] >

    (500 k for those on dial-up)
    FTFY:

    http://www.pmags.com/joomla/index.ph...e-damn-it.html

    Hiking Poles

    Most hikers take the wrong assumption that hiking poles are a personal preference. That one hiking pole, two or even none depends upon the hiker, the terrain or just simply personal preference in a given
    situation. Real hikers know better. They HMHDI. I have vague, unproven and very anecdotal evidence that my
    view on hiking poles is correct and that others views are wrong. Be a real hiker. Do what I say when it comes to poles. HIKE MY HIKE – DAMN IT!
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    Use poles was the 11th commandment. Moses knew this.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Dr O View Post
    Use poles was the 11th commandment. Moses knew this.
    Yeah, but every time I throw my poles on the ground they just lay there in the mud. I wait and wait, but no snake...
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    Quote Originally Posted by winger View Post
    Dang, and no response from LW on this one?
    what's there to say? poles aren't needed to walk a trail
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    Quote Originally Posted by Lone Wolf View Post
    what's there to say? poles aren't needed to walk a trail
    Neither is a pack, shoes, food, water, etc...But we seem to take those pretty frequently.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Engine View Post
    Neither is a pack, shoes, food, water, etc...But we seem to take those pretty frequently.
    those things are needed if you're walking long distance for hundreds of mile. poles aren't needed
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