[pct-l] Costco CF trekking poles -weight question No 2.

[Scott Williams]

I saw these poles for the first time just a few weeks ago at the GGG and
liked them.  They are very light and appear to be strong enough, although
I've only used them on training hikes so far.  According to the fellow who
was sharing them with us at the event, the one drawback is that the tips
are not changeable without replacing the entire lower section.  As I go
through 3 sets of tips on each thru hike, this would be a deal breaker for
use on a thru hike.  I have not verified that they can't be removed and
replaced other than word of mouth at the GGG however.  Anyone out there
have better info about this.  They are great on the training hikes, but
this may be a serious flaw.

Shroomer


On Mon, Feb 17, 2014 at 3:49 PM, Frank Gilliland
<frankgilliland at gmail.com>wrote:

> So, is this the weight per "each" pole or for the pair.  And being a gram
> winnie.....did you remove the rubber foot.
>
> I can put a lot of weight on my Leki and Black Diamond poles.  What do you
> think with the Costco Poles????
>
> Costco, not just for Snickers Bars!
>
> By the way, the Costco Beer is just plain Awful!!!!  Stay with Sierra
> Nevada!
>
> StarMan
>
> >  I've been tempted to buy a pair but was disappointed that they don't
> > indicate the weight on the packaging.  I'll be interested in your
> findings.
> > Gypsy
> >
>
> Well, it appears that I had a weekend where I forgot everything I did, as I
> gave away the old poles. I don't like the beer, but the beer likes me. ;-)
>
> The new poles weigh 449 grams, 15.8 ounces.
>
> Luce Cruz
>
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