[pct-l] Hiking poles

[Tortoise]

and you get what you pay for! however they may give you an inkling of 
what regular poles can do for you.

I find the poles helpful to maintain my  balance and prevent falls from 
slips. I think I can hike a little faster with the poles since I'm not 
so concerned about balance.

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Tortoise

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arm chair wrote:
> Walmart sells hiking poles for $10.00 ea as I recall.
> 
> - armchair
> 
> 
> On 4/3/07, Paul Magnanti <pmags at yahoo.com> wrote:
>>
>> If you are curious about hiking poles, but not quite ready to shell out
>> some money for them yet, try going to a Good will or used sporting goods
>> store.
>>
>> Ski poles can be had for $5-$10 or so a pair. Try them out.
>>
>> If you like them, you can get the more expensive trekking poles.
>>
>> If you don't find them useful, you are out $10. Some people even prefer
>> the ski poles as well.
>>
>> Hope this helps.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
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