[pct-l] trekking poles

[marge@prothman.com (Marge Prothman)]

Hey have to get my two cents worth in here:

I used old ski poles without straps for years cause I could not adjust
the telescoping poles tight enough and I have had them give way on me
a number of times. Then I discovered the "flicklock" poles made by
Black Diamond and I love them.  I can tighten them just right, however
I cannot remember ever changing them for different terrain, I just slide
my hands down the pole a little.  Again I have taken off the straps.  I
never
want to have a fall when my hands are encased in a strap and on a pole, it
is
kinda hard to tuck and roll with poles in your hands.
Oh yes, I lied, I do adjust one pole to set up my Six Moon Design Europa
Tent.
Cheers,

Marge (the old gal)

-----Original Message-----
From: pct-l-admin@mailman.backcountry.net
[mailto:pct-l-admin@mailman.backcountry.net]On Behalf Of Reynolds, WT
Sent: Friday, October 11, 2002 10:59 AM
To: 'pmags'; pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net
Subject: RE: [pct-l] trekking poles


Ok, enough of this BS.

Yes I know you tough guys use ski poles that they found at goodwill for 3
cents BUT there is a damn good reason why intelligent people use telescoping
poles. You use different lengths depending on the terrain.

-----Original Message-----
From: pmags [mailto:pmags@yahoo.com]
Sent: Friday, October 11, 2002 9:36 AM
To: pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net
Subject: Re: [pct-l] trekking poles


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