[pct-l] To shocks or not to shocks, that is the question...

[giniajim]

Mine are Komperdell's (REI branded) and weigh 20 oz for the pair.  I've had them at least 10 years.  Haven't looked at poles for a long time so don't know if that weight is high or still in range of newer equipment.  I've never felt like they were "too heavy", but I'm not a mileage monster either.  



  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Paul Robison 
  To: giniajim 
  Cc: pct-l at backcountry.net 
  Sent: Tuesday, December 28, 2010 4:42 PM
  Subject: Re: [pct-l] To shocks or not to shocks, that is the question...


  i, personally, go no shock because i never noticed them helping,  and no shocks are lighter.   'swing weight' of a pole is huge compared to pack weight,  a couple ounces is a big deal.
  ~Paul




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  From: giniajim <jplynch at crosslink.net>
  To: pct-l at backcountry.net
  Sent: Tue, December 28, 2010 3:07:50 PM
  Subject: Re: [pct-l] To shocks or not to shocks, that is the question...

  I use poles with shocks, but have never noticed that they make any difference.  The important thing to me is that they collapse into a smaller length for carrying in a pack or duffle bag.  

    ----- Original Message ----- 
    From: Sam Griffin 
    To: pct-l at backcountry.net 
    Sent: Tuesday, December 28, 2010 2:35 PM
    Subject: [pct-l] To shocks or not to shocks, that is the question...


    Hey, I was wondering if anyone had input regarding trekking poles with
    shocks. Is the feature really necessary? I'll be using the poles for my
    Shangri-La as well, and was wondering if shocks pose issues for shelters.
    Any input would be great!

    -Sam