[pct-l] Dixon Roller Pack
susan
woodswitch at hughes.net
Tue Jan 20 07:57:16 CST 2009
The Dixon Roller Pack is not allowed on the PCT. I asked that very question
since I was going to have one custom made for my horse to use instead of
taking a pack horse. Nothing mechanical is allowed on the trail. I even sent
the link to PCT. org and they responded that the roller pack was not
allowed.
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1. Re: Trekking poles (Len Glassner)
2. OT - Geese Migration - Any fowl experts? (Postholer)
3. hi (ed faubert)
4. Trekking poles / Komperdell flex tips (enyapjr at comcast.net)
5. Re: Trekking poles (Diane at Santa Barbara Hikes dot com)
6. Preliminary Report - Dixon Roller Pack (Hiker97)
7. Trekking poles, Aqua Mira (Vic Hanson)
8. Re: OT - Geese Migration - Any fowl experts? (Tortoise)
9. Re: Preliminary Report - Dixon Roller Pack (Tortoise)
10. Trekking pole broken? - repair trick (Deems)
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Message: 1
Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2009 12:30:59 -0800
From: Len Glassner <len5742 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [pct-l] Trekking poles
To: Brian Lewis <brianle8 at gmail.com>
Cc: pct-l at backcountry.net
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On 1/19/09, Brian Lewis <brianle8 at gmail.com> wrote:
> I think I replaced my tips in Burney Falls
Brian, could you describe the process by which you replaced the tips?
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Message: 2
Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2009 13:12:55 -0800
From: "Postholer" <public at postholer.com>
Subject: [pct-l] OT - Geese Migration - Any fowl experts?
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The last couple weeks northern California has had record/near record
breaking high temps.
During that time I've seen many geese heading north. This morning was the
clincher; 8 large flocks in a loose group easily totaling more than a 1,000
geese. It was *alot* of geese. Their altitude was about 2,000 feet and
clearly heading north-ish as they flew off to the horizon.
Does anyone know if this is 'normal' or has the weather got something to do
with it? It seems like alot of geese migrating for mid-Janurary.
-postholer
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Message: 3
Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2009 14:02:50 -0800 (PST)
From: ed faubert <edfaubert at yahoo.com>
Subject: [pct-l] hi
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I just got?out from the bottom of the canyon. Last few days with Billy
Goat.....
Will answer mail when i get home. I am sitting in the Bitahochee Trading
post on the Navajo indian reservation right now
Catch you all up next week.
Meadow Ed.
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Message: 4
Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2009 22:19:17 +0000 (UTC)
From: enyapjr at comcast.net
Subject: [pct-l] Trekking poles / Komperdell flex tips
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?> Black Diamond has replacement parts, but Komperdell doesn't.
The site I had bookmarked is no longer, but a quick GoodSearch found
Komperdell flex tips:
http://www.gearforadventure.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=KOMCarbide&cl
ick=1421 ...
Happy trails!!!
Jim / PITA
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Message: 5
Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2009 16:19:47 -0800
From: Diane at Santa Barbara Hikes dot com
<diane at santabarbarahikes.com>
Subject: Re: [pct-l] Trekking poles
To: "Bob Sartini" <r.sartini at rcn.com>
Cc: pct-l at backcountry.net
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It reduced the strain (of knees and such) AND allowed me to walk in a
way that atrophied some of my natural walking muscles. May not happen
to you, but I hurt myself early on and started babying myself and the
poles made that VERY easy to do. I haven't been able to walk the same
since, although sometimes I think I'm getting better at walking
normal again.
On Jan 19, 2009, at 11:03 AM, Bob Sartini wrote:
> "atrophy some of your
>> walking muscles" from using poles? That is just not true.
>> Reducing the strain is not atrophying.
>
>
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Message: 6
Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2009 16:22:48 -0800
From: Hiker97 <hiker97 at aol.com>
Subject: [pct-l] Preliminary Report - Dixon Roller Pack
To: "PCT List" <pct-l at backcountry.net>
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Yes, it is Switchback cheating death once again. I am back from the copious
amount of fun down in the San Diego area. Pine Valley and Warner Springs
Ranch were great. We went out to the PCT monument and took pictures, etc.
I think every year at the April Kickoff they should have a group to fix up
this monument. Some folks with wood working skills. There is no reason it
should not be in good shape. It needs paint and wood repair. A real shame.
Anyway, the big news is that I got the Dixon Roller Pack. Go to
dixonrollerpack.com to see it. I got it without the nylon pack, since I had
a Luxurylite.com pack and frame I could attached to it. No problem. Also,
I could not buy the ski attachment, since he had only one available and that
was for a show coming up. Here are some particulars:
1. Cost without pack = $265. With the pack = $295. Ski attachment = $45.
2. Follows you around like a little puppy. To make sharp turns you need to
walk a little wider. Like around trail switchbacks.
3. I went to the park to test it out. Easy to go up hills and down hills.
It is different to walk, but not much. Really takes the load off your body.
I think all you have to do is use it to get use to it.
4. I put some tape around the screws in the frame to make sure they did not
come out. I also added some gray pipe installation foam to the bottom tube
to better protect it from rocks. It is the same stuff I use on my World
Famous Hands Free Umbrella Holder.
5. Your legs do not hit it and your hands are free to use walking poles.
The shoulder strap and hip belt do a nice job of holding the cart to your
body.
6. Bob Dixon said he had done across the Grand Canyon, Mt. Whitney, some
PCT, etc., with it. Rangers have never given him a problem. Mostly they
just say, "Nice rig," and ask a few questions.
7. You can use it for carrying a bear canister too. The secret to packing
it, is to keep the weight low near the wheel.
8. I added some pads for the shoulder straps to make them more comfortable.
9. To put it on is really simple. You just lay it on the ground and face
it. Lift up the left shoulder strap with your right hand and put your left
hand through and grab the hip belt. Now raise it up and slip the left
shoulder strap over the left shoulder. Then the right shoulder strap over
the right shoulder. Then fasten the hip belt. No problem. Reverse to take
off.
10. I might add some pouches to the hip belt. Also, I am going to
experiment with some water containers. I am thinking may be a bladder with
a tube coming up over my shoulder from the cart.
11. If you have back, knee or leg problems, this will definitely help.
12. Plus, as you walk along the trail, it smoothes it out with the wheel.
It repairs hoof prints and hiker boot prints. You can claim PCTA trail
maintenance hours while hiking. Neat.
Anyway, this is something you have to get use to, but seems rather simple.
When you see it you know a lot of thought went into making it. I think if
you practice with it a little, it should be no problem on the trail. I will
bring it to the April Kickoff to let people walk around with it. I plan to
be the first person to thru hike the PCT with it in 2012.
I nominate Dr. Can'tQuit and Dr. Pieces to do a scientific experiment with
it. Pieces is a retired PhD in physics and Can'tQuit just got her PhD in
English Literature. They are perfect to see how much effort is saved with
this device on the trail with all sorts of scientific instruments. Then Dr.
Can'tQuit can write up the results for Backpacker Magazine. Neat.
Cheers, Switchback the Trail Pirate
The Roller Ball
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Message: 7
Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2009 16:38:29 -0800 (PST)
From: Vic Hanson <vichansonperu at yahoo.com>
Subject: [pct-l] Trekking poles, Aqua Mira
To: PCTL <pct-l at backcountry.net>
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"Monty (and all),
Do you find that the hiking poles DO help with the stress on your lower
joints and feet?
phil"
I rarely have any problems with my joints and don't really use trekking
poles for that reason. They are great for balance, especially on rough
trails and stream crossings, and for going up hills. It's like adding 25%
more power to pull you up the hills. They get your arms in shape to match
your hiker legs. Yes, I suppose you use more calories but for me I am moving
faster so it is worth it. I usually take my hands off the handle grips and
hold them by the knobs on top for going down steep hills, that is easier
than adjusting them and to me gives a better angle and better control. Hold
them behind your shoulders (one hand on each end) to stretch out your arms
and shoulders when they get tight. The only time I didn't use them on the
PCT was on pavement road walks.
After about 10 years of use, my Komperdells finally quit locking
sufficiently and I lost one section in the snow climbing Ampato here, so I
ordered new carbon fiber ones. Replacement tips and baskets are usually
available at Campmor, sometimes at Backcountry Gear or Sierra Trading Post.
I don't know why REI doesn't get their act together and stock them - they
own the company!
Concerning Aqua Mira, it is also available at Campmor and BCG, not sure if
they will ship to CA or not. In case you aren't aware of it, you can use
half of the amount and wait twice as long, especially good for at night. I
usually use 7 drops for 2 1/2 liters and wait for an hour or two. The 5
minute wait after mixing A and B isn't a big deal if you remember to mix
them before you get your water. I usually carry an extra cap as well, for
when I am treating more than one bottle.
Sugar Daddy
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Message: 8
Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2009 17:37:32 -0800
From: Tortoise <Tortoise73 at charter.net>
Subject: Re: [pct-l] OT - Geese Migration - Any fowl experts?
To: Postholer <public at postholer.com>
Cc: pct-l at backcountry.net
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I've also seen large flocks of Aleutian Cackling Geese (formerly
Canadian Aleutian Geese) flying around. I don't know if they are flying
on north or if they have just arrived early for feeding before heading
on to the Aleutian Islands.
Tortoise
<> He who finishes last, wins! <>
Postholer wrote:
> The last couple weeks northern California has had record/near record
> breaking high temps.
>
> During that time I've seen many geese heading north. This morning was the
> clincher; 8 large flocks in a loose group easily totaling more than a
1,000
> geese. It was *alot* of geese. Their altitude was about 2,000 feet and
> clearly heading north-ish as they flew off to the horizon.
>
> Does anyone know if this is 'normal' or has the weather got something to
do
> with it? It seems like alot of geese migrating for mid-Janurary.
>
> -postholer
>
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Message: 9
Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2009 17:43:01 -0800
From: Tortoise <Tortoise73 at charter.net>
Subject: Re: [pct-l] Preliminary Report - Dixon Roller Pack
To: Hiker97 <hiker97 at aol.com>
Cc: PCT List <pct-l at backcountry.net>
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I'm waiting for field test results on an actual trip over rough trail.
partially snow covered trail. And over a snow bound pass.
Tortoise
<> He who finishes last, wins! <>
Hiker97 wrote:
> Yes, it is Switchback cheating death once again. I am back from the
copious amount of fun down in the San Diego area. Pine Valley and Warner
Springs Ranch were great. We went out to the PCT monument and took
pictures, etc. I think every year at the April Kickoff they should have a
group to fix up this monument. Some folks with wood working skills. There
is no reason it should not be in good shape. It needs paint and wood
repair. A real shame.
>
> Anyway, the big news is that I got the Dixon Roller Pack. Go to
dixonrollerpack.com to see it. I got it without the nylon pack, since I had
a Luxurylite.com pack and frame I could attached to it. No problem. Also,
I could not buy the ski attachment, since he had only one available and that
was for a show coming up. Here are some particulars:
> 1. Cost without pack = $265. With the pack = $295. Ski attachment =
$45.
> 2. Follows you around like a little puppy. To make sharp turns you need
to walk a little wider. Like around trail switchbacks.
> 3. I went to the park to test it out. Easy to go up hills and down
hills. It is different to walk, but not much. Really takes the load off
your body. I think all you have to do is use it to get use to it.
> 4. I put some tape around the screws in the frame to make sure they did
not come out. I also added some gray pipe installation foam to the bottom
tube to better protect it from rocks. It is the same stuff I use on my
World Famous Hands Free Umbrella Holder.
> 5. Your legs do not hit it and your hands are free to use walking poles.
The shoulder strap and hip belt do a nice job of holding the cart to your
body.
> 6. Bob Dixon said he had done across the Grand Canyon, Mt. Whitney, some
PCT, etc., with it. Rangers have never given him a problem. Mostly they
just say, "Nice rig," and ask a few questions.
> 7. You can use it for carrying a bear canister too. The secret to
packing it, is to keep the weight low near the wheel.
> 8. I added some pads for the shoulder straps to make them more
comfortable.
> 9. To put it on is really simple. You just lay it on the ground and face
it. Lift up the left shoulder strap with your right hand and put your left
hand through and grab the hip belt. Now raise it up and slip the left
shoulder strap over the left shoulder. Then the right shoulder strap over
the right shoulder. Then fasten the hip belt. No problem. Reverse to take
off.
> 10. I might add some pouches to the hip belt. Also, I am going to
experiment with some water containers. I am thinking may be a bladder with
a tube coming up over my shoulder from the cart.
> 11. If you have back, knee or leg problems, this will definitely help.
> 12. Plus, as you walk along the trail, it smoothes it out with the wheel.
It repairs hoof prints and hiker boot prints. You can claim PCTA trail
maintenance hours while hiking. Neat.
>
> Anyway, this is something you have to get use to, but seems rather simple.
When you see it you know a lot of thought went into making it. I think if
you practice with it a little, it should be no problem on the trail. I will
bring it to the April Kickoff to let people walk around with it. I plan to
be the first person to thru hike the PCT with it in 2012.
>
> I nominate Dr. Can'tQuit and Dr. Pieces to do a scientific experiment with
it. Pieces is a retired PhD in physics and Can'tQuit just got her PhD in
English Literature. They are perfect to see how much effort is saved with
this device on the trail with all sorts of scientific instruments. Then Dr.
Can'tQuit can write up the results for Backpacker Magazine. Neat.
>
> Cheers, Switchback the Trail Pirate
> The Roller Ball
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Message: 10
Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2009 17:51:50 -0800
From: "Deems" <losthiker at sisqtel.net>
Subject: [pct-l] Trekking pole broken? - repair trick
To: "pct" <pct-l at backcountry.net>
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"While hiking across the snow, I postholed and fell forward and snapped my
right pole's lower section. I think the little snow basket was a problem
because the pole sunk in deep in the solid snow as I sunk and then fell
forward."
~~~
Yesterday, while hiking on the PCT, I broke my Black Diamond Alpine CF pole
(carbon fiber) lower section. I repaired the break today. Go to this link to
see how I did it. It may not work for each section, but for the lower
section an arrow shaft internal sleeve works very well. I haven't trail
tested it yet, but I expect it to work fine under normal use. If it
doesn't, then I'll buy a replacement section from BD. Right now, it's slow
drying by my woodstove, waiting for it's next adventure.
http://www.pbase.com/losthiker/bd_poles
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