[pct-l] Hiking Poles

[elee at microsoft.com (Eric Lee (GAMES))]

Adding to what Christine said:

I agree with Christine - two poles are the only way to go.  Some people
use only one, I guess, but for me at least, two poles are far more than
twice as effective than one.  One pole is almost useless by comparison.
 
I prefer no springs.  I don't like the mushy feel that springs give.  I
rely on my poles for so much that when I plant them in a certain place I
like to know from the feel of them whether they're going to stay there
or slip.  Springs obscure that feedback.  But that's just my personal
preference.

I also really like the "positive angle" (i.e. bent) grips on some Leki
models.  It helps keep my wrists in a more natural and less RSI-prone
position.

Eric