Post by: Wetwoodshunter on April 28, 2016, 02:07:22 PM
Anyone have any recommendations?
Post by: Fl0und3rz on April 28, 2016, 02:19:05 PM
This is the third or so thread on poles pop up in the last month, FYI.
You'll probably find lots of recommendations here.
http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,193065.0.html
http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,186026.msg2460866.html#msg2460866
Post by: jackelope on April 28, 2016, 02:26:52 PM
Post by: Fl0und3rz on April 28, 2016, 02:31:53 PM
As I've noted before, in addition to being great hiking aids, they make a great field expedient firearm/glassing rest.
I resisted before, when I was younger, thinking I would look like a goofball. Now I look like a smart goofball.
Post by: trophyhunt on April 28, 2016, 03:01:51 PM
Post by: jackelope on April 28, 2016, 03:09:52 PM
I've been using my old ski poles, work just fine. Not sure what the difference is but they didn't cost a hundred plus dollars!Weight.
Compacted size when not in use.
Strength.
Noise.
I can keep going if you want.
Post by: trophyhunt on April 28, 2016, 03:12:51 PM
:chuckle: I can spend 700 on a pack but 100 for poles, probably not happening soon. With my huskemaw scope, noise don't matter!! :chuckle:I've been using my old ski poles, work just fine. Not sure what the difference is but they didn't cost a hundred plus dollars!Weight.
Compacted size when not in use.
Strength.
Noise.
I can keep going if you want.
Post by: Fl0und3rz on April 28, 2016, 03:22:57 PM
I've been using my old ski poles, work just fine. Not sure what the difference is but they didn't cost a hundred plus dollars!Weight.
Compacted size when not in use.
Strength.
Noise.
I can keep going if you want.
Adjustable: Uphill or sidehill, at least one is shorter than when going downhill.
Post by: coachcw on April 28, 2016, 05:35:56 PM
Post by: buglebrush on May 17, 2016, 04:53:27 PM
Post by: jackelope on May 17, 2016, 06:03:49 PM
So I have been toying with the idea of Trekking poles for a while now. I have always figured they would end up being just one more thing that I wouldn't ever really use. I hunt with camp on my back, and here in the NE corner it is like a jungle. I can definitely see their value in the blues or in hiking in a trail to set up a base camp. So, my question is do any of you use yours when carrying camp on your back and/or in really brushy country? Thanks.Westside high country can get real thick. I always have them. They've stopped me from falling head over heels more than once. I think the best purpose they serve is stability, so with the weight of camp on your back, rifle, bow, whatever, I think that's pretty much specifically what they're there for. Descending steep hills they shine too.
Post by: Motorjosh on May 17, 2016, 06:28:14 PM
Post by: haulinbass on May 17, 2016, 06:29:23 PM
Post by: buglebrush on May 17, 2016, 10:10:07 PM
Post by: carpsniperg2 on May 17, 2016, 10:12:15 PM
Post by: davk on May 19, 2016, 08:24:57 PM
So I have been toying with the idea of Trekking poles for a while now. I have always figured they would end up being just one more thing that I wouldn't ever really use. I hunt with camp on my back, and here in the NE corner it is like a jungle. I can definitely see their value in the blues or in hiking in a trail to set up a base camp. So, my question is do any of you use yours when carrying camp on your back and/or in really brushy country? Thanks.I usually have mine with me ... unless I forget them :bash:. Ill usually collapse them and put them on the pack or carry them when it gets really thick with lots of blow downs that I am climbing over or Im grabbing onto brush to pull myself up a mountain. They save your knees going downhill, you have better stability, can take some weight off your legs uphill, and are amazing for riving crossings and log crossings. Im dry now, but I sure wouldnt have been a few times in the field if I didnt have them. I also have used them as stakes for shelters in snow, help prop up shelters, put up drying lines by my fire, etc.
Post by: Utah on May 19, 2016, 09:43:57 PM
Post by: MountainWalk on May 19, 2016, 10:15:03 PM
Post by: Duckslayer89 on May 19, 2016, 10:25:59 PM
Post by: Caretaker on May 20, 2016, 01:48:02 AM
Post by: Miles on May 20, 2016, 06:17:05 AM
Post by: Duckslayer89 on May 20, 2016, 06:22:15 AM
My right knee hasn't been right for the last 5 years. Last year I tried trekking poles and now wish that I hadn't waited so long. Even if only using them to pack in and out of camp they are knee savers... Makes my loaded downhill pack outs bearable.
:yeah:
Post by: trophyhunt on May 20, 2016, 06:51:42 AM
Post by: James on May 20, 2016, 07:13:50 AM
-They are carbon fiber, so if you step on them they will break not bend
-The handgrips will turn your hands black for a while.
Post by: luvmystang67 on May 20, 2016, 07:44:37 AM
Post by: Duckslayer89 on May 20, 2016, 08:03:00 AM
looks like the black diamond pro shock has better reviews than the leki. REI has the black diamond on sale for 104.89 with free shipping. Duckslayer, you ever have yours loosen up on you and collapse? Only bad review I saw on yours was they stuck in the mud because of the long tip, but I think for the most part they have worked really well.
No man they are super tight. That's one thing I was skeptical of before purchase but now after having them I know that wouldn't happen. I went with the pro because of the stainless clamps. I have put a ton of miles on my original carbide tips and they are still going strong. In muddy areas I usually try to stick them into logs and stuff but in grass they are fine. You can unscrew the little baskets they come with and put bigger baskets on for the snow. I really wish I had been using them before last year I know my performance during all the backcountry stuff I've done would have been much much better with lower fatigue. It's a bad ass upper body workout to when you use them you will feel strong in the upper body after
Post by: davk on May 20, 2016, 10:47:42 PM
Look on sierra trading post for good deals. I have Leki ones and they're great. I use them all the time.:yeah: I got my Leki poles for 40$ from there. Nothing fancy ... twist lock aluminums but they work great.
Post by: RadSav on May 21, 2016, 02:47:45 AM