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Offline JDHasty

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Re: Trekking poles
« Reply #45 on: July 28, 2016, 08:59:47 AM »
You get what you pay for in the long run they wont take the abuse

They are probably more than sufficient for my needs

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Re: Trekking poles
« Reply #46 on: October 09, 2016, 02:39:08 PM »
I'mma little slow, here. I've hiked thousands of miles in my day, but never used trekking poles. What is the advantage of using them?

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Re: Trekking poles
« Reply #47 on: October 09, 2016, 02:40:42 PM »
Stability on slopes.  Takes weight off knees and feet on downhill.  Helps ascend hills without wearing out your legs as quickly.

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Re: Trekking poles
« Reply #48 on: October 09, 2016, 02:45:23 PM »
Thanks. I'm thnking of getting a pair.

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Re: Trekking poles
« Reply #49 on: October 09, 2016, 04:17:46 PM »
I have the Costco ones and an expensive pair from REI. The Costco poles seem just a strong, I actually use them more because they're telescoping and fit in my pack.

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Re: Trekking poles
« Reply #50 on: October 09, 2016, 04:18:55 PM »
I've used mine for elk in montana for about 6 yr's and will not go without them!
 But that's me at 70 yrs,really helps with bad knee's..
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Re: Trekking poles
« Reply #51 on: October 18, 2016, 07:09:24 PM »
Used mine super heavy this year.  Will never go out without at least one of them again.

 


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