[pct-l] Trekking Poles

[David Austin]

I'm using Leki CorkLite poles. They have cork handles. I've always heard
that the foam deteriorates faster, especially if you have some stray deet
or other chemicals on your hands.

I chose aluminum. Aluminum under stress may bend and be repaired easier
than carbon fiber which may semi-shatter.

I'm having snow baskets shipped to Kennedy Meadows. I think there are
twistys.

Flip-lock adjustable, though they may be heavier seem to be more reliable,
in my opinion. No data to back it up.

Leki.

I have not bought the black diamond poles.

Also, adjustable for me since I'm using a ZPacks shelter that uses a
trekking pole.

-David


On Tue, Mar 15, 2016 at 11:00 PM, Mike Belanger <mikes4b22 at hotmail.com>
wrote:

> A few quick questions about trekking poles, keeping in mind I'll probably
> get a whippet as well:
> 1. What are the differences between the cork and foam?
> 2. Do you recommend aluminum or carbon fiber...or giant stick?
> 3. Snow baskets, yes or no? If yes, twist on or permanently fixed?
> 4. I've heard the flip/lever-lock adjustable are better than the
> twist-lock, but are the tension cord or even the fixed pole better than the
> adjustable?
> 5. Black Diamond or REI?
> 6. Has anyone bought the Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z-Poles?
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- David Austin
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