[pct-l] The Whippet's convertibility

[ned at pacificcrestcustombuilders.com]

Will, 

I have no idea, nor would I want to compromise the strength of the design when my life depends on it. The nice thing about it is that you can remove the pick-adz head and convert it into a regular hiking pole.

Ned
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Will M 
  To: ned at pacificcrestcustombuilders.com 
  Sent: Thursday, March 19, 2009 10:01 AM
  Subject: Re: [pct-l] Snow Courses ahead


  Hey Ned,

  I have a question about the whippet.  Will it fit on a Leki hiking pole?

  Will


  On Thu, Mar 19, 2009 at 9:51 AM, <ned at pacificcrestcustombuilders.com> wrote:

    Welcome Aboard!  You're penciled in for the 3, 4, 5 of April weekend. If there are any sudden changes, especially the last minute, I will call you. Have you read the Course Description?

    Ned
      ----- Original Message ----- 
      From: Will M 
      To: ned at pacificcrestcustombuilders.com 
      Sent: Thursday, March 19, 2009 9:30 AM
      Subject: Re: [pct-l] Snow Courses ahead


      I would be interested in the April 3rd, 4th and 5th weekend.  It will be just me.

      My cell is 408-637-4881

      Thanks,

      Will McGreevy



      On Wed, Mar 18, 2009 at 7:27 PM, <ned at pacificcrestcustombuilders.com> wrote:

        Hi, Will!

        There are three more Snow Courses running this season, however the next one, this weekend we had to cancel due to impending storm. The next dates are March 27, 28, 29 and April 3, 4, 5.

        Happy to have you aboard! Let me know which one fits your schedule, how many will be in your party, and your cell number for pre-trip emergency contact, and you're in. Have you read the Course Description?

        Ned Tibbits (pct 74, cdt 80)
          ----- Original Message ----- 
          From: Will M 
          To: ned at pacificcrestcustombuilders.com 
          Sent: Tuesday, March 17, 2009 12:44 PM
          Subject: Re: [pct-l] whippet


          Hi Ned,

          I am interested in taking one of the PCT snow prep courses.  Can you give me some info on how to sign up and the schedule of the courses.

          Thanks

          Will

          Jalan Jalan


          On Mon, Mar 16, 2009 at 2:33 PM, <ned at pacificcrestcustombuilders.com> wrote:

            Mori,

            Having just returned from the first of four PCT-Prep Snow Courses of this
            year, where the Whippet was used in self-arrest demonstration, I can't
            imagine why the carbon fiber lowers might be any weaker for regular use. If
            being used for sit-down glissading, where you put force on the lower section
            as a rudder, I would hope the carbon fiber will be fine. We have no
            experience with the cf version.

            The other nice aspect of the Whippet is that the axe head can be removed
            when you want to use the pole as your regular walking stick.

            Mtnned
            ----- Original Message -----
            From: "x2 costantino" <mori at california.com>
            To: <ned at pacificcrestcustombuilders.com>
            Sent: Monday, March 16, 2009 8:12 AM
            Subject: whippet


            > Hi Ned,
            > I'm an '09 thruhiker. I'm pretty comfortable with ice ax and crampons  but
            > from your recommendations on the PCT-I, I got a whippet as an
            > alternative.
            > Quick question:
            > Have you used the whippet carbon fiber adapter to switch out the  aluminum
            > bottom pole for carbon fiber lowers?
            > thanks for your  thoughts on this.
            > -mori
            >
            >
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