[pct-l] trekking poles

[jjolson@uwyo.edu (Jeffrey Olson)]

I was hiking in the Superstitions last March and used a trekking pole for
the first time.  I guess I used it wrong because I "touched" the ground and
rocks with it, more a tapping.  I twisted my ankle a couple times, not
seriously, and it was over before I could actually lean on the pole...

Jeff Olson
Laramie, Wyoming

----- Original Message -----
From: <CharlieJones@aol.com>
To: <pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net>
Sent: Thursday, October 10, 2002 2:43 PM
Subject: Re: [pct-l] trekking poles


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> In a message dated 10/10/02 1:31:29 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
> stormygirlie@hotmail.com writes:
>
> > I am a big fan of trekking poles - they provide overall stability, save
my
> > knees on descents, let me use upper body strength on the ascents, and
help
> > me
> > keep a fast stride on the straight-aways. But after several hours, I
find
> > my
> > elbows aching. I've heard others complain of the same problem, so I'm
> > wondering whether anybody has solutions or suggestions.
> >
>
> If your elbows ache, you're doing it all wrong.
>
> As you said, " ... They provide overall stability." If you use your arms
to
> merely move your poles alternately, you will gain a sense of security that
> causes you to subconsciously increase the length of your stride and cover
> more miles per day. Let your legs do the walking ... use the poles for
> security in case a foot lands in an unstable position.
>
> YMMV
>
> Charlie
>
>
>
>
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