[pct-l] Trekking poles

[montypct]

I bought mine in 2005 and I've carried them 5-6000 miles.  The "design flaw" 
is easy to fix.
I have a new pair of the same lined up to be shipped to me if, for some 
reason, I have to give these up.
I use them strappless.  4.7 ounces each.  Just put another 26 miles on them 
today.


The fun goes up when the weight goes down
-Warner Springs Monty

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Julian Plamann" <julian at amity.be>
To: "Halfmile" <halfmile at pctmap.net>
Cc: <Pct-l at backcountry.net>
Sent: Saturday, January 17, 2009 8:56 PM
Subject: Re: [pct-l] Trekking poles


>I have some Peak UL's and use them on ~15+ mile dayhikes in very
> rough/muddy/rocky terrain every weekend and
> don't have a single complaint! I'm looking forward to using them on my PCT
> thru this year.
>
> So far, even with the plenty of abuse I've thrown at them, they don't have
> the collapsing problem some users report.
> As Halfmile said, most of that seems to come from people not tightening 
> them
> properly. The older versions had a design
> flaw that caused them to slip and I suspect most of the negative reviews 
> you
> see on websites are likely from people who have
> the 2006/2007/whatever model.
>
>
> Regarding the Gossamer Gear poles... I've heard mention that they are
> thinner than standard trekking poles and, thus,
> likely more prone to snapping. I've never seen them in person, though, so
> don't take my word on it.
>
> I say go for the Peak UL's! REI has a good return policy if you change 
> your
> mind later.
>
> -Julian
>
>
>
> On Sat, Jan 17, 2009 at 6:53 PM, Halfmile <halfmile at pctmap.net> wrote:
>
>> Brad,
>> I have the compact version of theses poles (which I see are also on
>> sale) and I think they are great poles. Check the compact version
>> unless you really need the extra length.
>> The only negative about them for me,  is on hot sweaty days the grips
>> turn your hands black. I think this was more of a problem when they
>> were new, and don't think they do this as much now that I have used
>> them a year.
>> As to the twist lock issue I don't have any problems with mine once I
>> figured out how to work them. The trick is not to over loosen the
>> twist lock because if you do it will not tighten. If the twist lock
>> won't tighten you can extend the section all the way and flex the pole
>> while you tighten it to get the twist lock to grip. Once I figured
>> this out I have no twist lock problems.
>>
>> -Halfmile
>>
>>
>>
>> On Sat, Jan 17, 2009 at 6:25 PM, Bradley Issler
>> <bradley.issler at gmail.com> wrote:
>> > REI is having a sale on their ultralight trekking poles (REI peak UL
>> > Carbon).  They are a great deal, but after reading the reviews I see
>> mixed
>> > reactions regarding the twist lock system.  Though there are alot of
>> > positives, there are also many, many negative ones.
>> >
>> > The price is right, as is the weight, but if they are that much of a
>> problem
>> > I don't want to chance it, as I would rather pay a bit more for the
>> Gossamer
>> > gear poles (assuming those have good reviews...anyone?)  Suggestions
>> > please.  Here is the link to the poles:
>> >
>> > http://www.rei.com/product/756146#ReviewHeader
>> >
>> > Thanks,
>> > Brad.
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