Post by: Don_D on August 07, 2016, 10:00:49 PM
The absolute most I can get off the road or out of the truck (might be wishful thinking on my part) would be about a mile and that would take me an eternity but I am more than willing I just need something better than a cane to help take me there. An added bonus would be a shooting stick/hiking pole combo as I hunt modern.
Thanks guys!
Post by: JLS on August 07, 2016, 10:05:46 PM
Post by: Jonathan_S on August 07, 2016, 10:10:58 PM
This was a good idea for you to invest in though. Regardless of your disability, the trekking poles will help you. Every pound you can transfer through your arms and poles, is considerably less on your back, knees and hips.
I personally avoid the twist lock poles because they seem to lose their "lock" at the worst possible times. Lever lock or multi-piece (tent pole-esque) are what I have found to be more reliable. As far as carbon vs aluminum, I don't think it will matter much.
Post by: JLS on August 07, 2016, 10:14:28 PM
I personally avoid the twist lock poles because they seem to lose their "lock" at the worst possible times. Lever lock or multi-piece (tent pole-esque) are what I have found to be more reliable. As far as carbon vs aluminum, I don't think it will matter much.
They can also freeze solid on you if you don't dry them out after they got rained on, and three days later it's minus 5 in Montana.
Post by: kentrek on August 07, 2016, 10:16:29 PM
If you can get away with a ski pole those work pretty well too and are very stout....lots of good deals out there
Good luck !
Post by: Don_D on August 07, 2016, 10:36:39 PM
Anything that can help get us out in the woods is a good thing!
Post by: AWS on August 08, 2016, 12:15:37 AM
Post by: Jonathan_S on August 08, 2016, 07:10:02 AM
I personally avoid the twist lock poles because they seem to lose their "lock" at the worst possible times. Lever lock or multi-piece (tent pole-esque) are what I have found to be more reliable. As far as carbon vs aluminum, I don't think it will matter much.
They can also freeze solid on you if you don't dry them out after they got rained on, and three days later it's minus 5 in Montana.
:yike: sounds like trouble
Post by: trapp01 on August 08, 2016, 07:40:40 AM
Jason
Post by: SemperFidelis97 on August 08, 2016, 07:54:59 AM
I run the el cheapo twist lock poles from Walmart for 8 years without malfunction. I think they're Swiss gear brand. They've taken me to the top of Rainier, Mt. Adams twice, Mt Stuart, Mt Stone, Eldorado Peak, Mt. Ellinor in winter, 8 High buck hunts, and dozens of backpacking and snowshoeing trips. I was skeptical at first but then realized looking cool didn't get me into the backcountry easily. They add tons of stability and mak3 those inclines and downhills a lot easier.
Jason
Its funny I keep waiting for our cheap walmart ones to break as well, and we have hundreds of pretty hard miles on them. I will upgrade to a better pole when these fail, but given how well they have held up I don't know that it will be anytime soon. To the OP once you get used to using poles you will not want to hike without them, I have very bad feet, and I have been able to cover allot of ground with the extra support the poles provide.
Post by: Jonathan_S on August 08, 2016, 08:04:14 AM
I run the el cheapo twist lock poles from Walmart for 8 years without malfunction. I think they're Swiss gear brand. They've taken me to the top of Rainier, Mt. Adams twice, Mt Stuart, Mt Stone, Eldorado Peak, Mt. Ellinor in winter, 8 High buck hunts, and dozens of backpacking and snowshoeing trips. I was skeptical at first but then realized looking cool didn't get me into the backcountry easily. They add tons of stability and mak3 those inclines and downhills a lot easier.
Jason
It's not breaking that concerns me, it's the working loose and slipping part :yike: I never have been able to get them to stay. Glad yours work well
Post by: Wetwoodshunter on August 08, 2016, 08:58:11 AM
I think they are the Micro Vario Ti poles. I like them so much I will be ordering another set.