Re: [pct-l] Star Trekking poles

[Owen Kittredge <owenk@quiknet.com>]

When I had my knee surgery my Doc informed me that everyone is born with so
many miles in there knees an by using poles you can extend the mileage.  I had
good knees when I was 17 but at 18 I blew one out playing flag football with
girls. (a case testosterone poisoning) I am now 44 and plan to use these knees
for hiking until I am +90 so I will use poles and other items to take care of
myself.

Owen K

Eskie user wrote:

> It looks like many people love those poles. And I've seen many success
> stories with them. However, some people won't need them. I have good knees
> and ok balance, so I find them a bit of a bother.
>
> However, I do find one half-sized pole quite handy. It's about the length
> of an ice axe (an old pole that broke!) I use this little pole for
> slippery downhills as a third point, or for stream crossings.  Even
> snowshoeing I just use the half-pole, which I lean on in hilly terrain
> only. Boy does it come in handy.
>
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