Some good replies guys, thank you.:thumbup:
I can't wait to hit some mountain trails, but will be content to walking around the hood and local parks until I get my stamina built up.
Love that old Elinox AreBeeBee.
I also love a saw on a SAK and won't carry one without a saw when in the woods.(GAK or Hercules)
Ray man, thanks for the link. I can't believe they are putting shock absorbers in hiking poles now a days.
Who'd a thunk it?
Way too spendy for me.
I was thinking of the cheaper aluminum poles found in most places like WallyWorld or Big 5, but I think I'll stick with my old bamboo ski pole and a plain pole I picked up off the ground while going up a hill near camp one Memorial Day Weekend many moons ago.
The longer poles are great for going down hill and I just adjust my grip lower when going up.With the round grip I don't have to worry about positioning my hand just right and there are no hot spots.
I cut/whittled the plastic handle off my bamboo pole and gave it a leather and paracord wrap for grip.
Fishiker, I was thinking about the benefits of having two poles to work my arms and shoulders also and thats what got me to asking about hiking poles in the first place..:thumbup:
John, you mentioned possibly using a pole or cane as a weapon and I agree.
I kept the aluminum spike on my bamboo pole for that reason.
I figured if I'm ever charged by a bear I could fall on my back with the pole sticking up and hopefully it would impale itself before doing to much damage to me.
Hey, ya never know....