[pct-l] New Hiking Poles Arrived

[Hiker97 at aol.com]

_danniken at comcast.net_ (mailto:danniken at comcast.net)  writes:  I  find using 
poles helps me hike more efficiently, by reducing the 'sway'  
encountered when transferring weight from one leg to another, which reduces  
the amount that my torso dips on each step.  I would make a WAG that I  
average about five to ten percent of my load being transferred to my  poles, and 
while just a little, it still makes a goodly difference over the long  haul, 
especially as my back has gotten older.
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I agree.  Hiking poles are mainly for balance and some load carrying  help.  
Sometimes when I move my head quickly on the trail, I momentarily  loose my 
balance.  Nothing serious, just a second or two.  With poles  I have no problem 
at all.  They automatically steady me and I continue  on.

 
But you must remember I plan to hike with a Monaco Signature Series  motor 
coach for my slack packing support. I will really not have a lot  of pack load 
problems.
 
I thank you.  Switchback the Coach



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