Re: [pct-l] Hiking pole tip replacement

[Slyinmd@aol.com]

In a message dated 1/11/00 6:43:19 PM US Eastern Standard Time, 
kborski@yahoo.com writes:

<< After about 1500 miles, I broke a tip off one of my
 poles and found myself facing a befuddled clerk at an
 outfitters along the AT.  >>


I must be getting old, I forgot to mention how I had my tips replaced after I 
received them in Big Bear City.  

The instructions provided, suggested using an adjustable wrench, narrowed 
down to fit around the pole proper smaller than the tip itself, give it a 
whack downward with a hammer and it will come off.    

Yea right, like I was carrying an adjustable wrench and a hammer!  Befuddled, 
I went next door from the Fire House to the auto mechanic and he graciously 
help we out with my problem.


Bear Bear City is a must stop, very friendly and a haven for long distance 
hikers!

Sly
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