[pct-l] trekking poles

[neil petersen]

hey folks interested in any thoughts on trekking poles. i have never used
them before but after knee surgery this last summer (meniscus repair) i am
thinking that they would be great for me on the downhills etc. i was looking
at some leki poles, campmor.com has a sale and i was comparing the leki
makalu (20.6oz) vs the leki voyager (19.4oz) and was wondering what people
think of either of these poles. the makalu is heavier due to triple spring
shock absorber and i am wondering if people think the extra weight is worth
the improved performance. thanks for the time
-neil