[pct-l] Hiking Poles

[m.karon at comcast.net (Marshall Karon)]

For years I hiked without poles but saw many others hike with them and have
an easy time crossing streams, etc. And they raved at how much faster they
could go.

Well, I have tried them - and don't like them that much. In brush they get
in the way; in strong currents I don't trust them (too flimsy); sometimes
they stick in rocks; and on some rock crossings I think they will slip.
Also, I find them better on the up-hill than down. I prefer one pole to two.
On snow, though, I like the poles.

But, I suspect, that this is me and my poles.

Marshall Karon
Portland, OR
m.karon@comcast.net
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jim Keener" <jkeener@pct04.com>
To: "Pacific Crest Trail" <pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net>
Sent: Wednesday, September 24, 2003 5:23 PM
Subject: [pct-l] Hiking Poles


> Greetings:
>
> I have decided to try using a trekking pole or poles and I have some
> questions:
>
> 1. One pole or two?
>
> 2. Spring loaded or not?
>
> 3. Carbon fiber, aluminum, titanium or alloy?
>
> 4. Brand preferences?
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> Peace,
> Jim Keener
>
> http://pct04.com
>
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