[pct-l] Suggestions on considering the use of hiking poles

[montypct]

I tried ski poles with a heavy pack.  They convinced me to try trekking 
poles.
I now use ultralight carbonfibers made by Komperdell for REI.  $100 on a 
perpetual sale.
No shock absorber.
The lighter my pack gets the less benefit I get from them.
Most day hikes, including high elevation gains, I don't use them.

Warner Springs Monty


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mary T Moynihan" <mary.moynihan at gmail.com>
To: <pct-l at backcountry.net>
Sent: Tuesday, January 09, 2007 3:58 PM
Subject: [pct-l] Suggestions on considering the use of hiking poles


>I have been back and forth on the idea of using hiking poles.