[pct-l] Hiking poles?

[giniajim]

You want to get the rubber tips to put on your poles.  They're wider and give a good "plant".  Better for the trail than poking little holes in it with every step.  I'll usually take the tips off if I'm crossing moving water, but otherwise, leave them on.  They do wear out, and I've had them come off in very deep and sticky mud, so I carry an extra pair.  

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Gerry Zamora 
  To: pct-l at backcountry.net 
  Sent: Saturday, March 26, 2011 3:52 PM
  Subject: [pct-l] Hiking poles?


  So I just got my poles maybe 1 week ago been using them on local trails
  trying to get a feel to them and I came across some old timers maintaining
  the trail in my 15 years walking these trails first time I see any trail
  maintenance.  He began to ask me about my hiking poles and how I liked um
  and began to explain that he does not use them as he feels they damage the
  trail.  I told him that this is an equestrian trail and if any thing its the
  horses and mountain bikes.  He kinda gave me that look and I knew that was
  my que and I said thank you for his work and have a good day.  Shortly after
  I was looking around and next all the bike tracks I could see these little
  holes everywhere took me a minute and I realized that they are hiking pole
  tracks... I see plenty of people with um never gave it much thought.  So my
  question is are we doing more harm than good?  How much less damage are our
  hiking poles causing.  On another note I do like them as I said my first
  week using them and I can see why everyone loves um I can only imagine on a
  thru hike or section hike...
  Gerry0625
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