[pct-l] Re: Atlas Snowshoe Poles

[Coylescrmnt3 at aol.com (Coylescrmnt3@aol.com)]

Here in Sacramento we have an outdoor gear store called JB3 Outdoor  
Warehouse that is similar to the Sierra Trading Post in Reno.  At this  store I saw  
snowshoe poles made by the Atlas snowshoe company that  cost $35/pair.  Even 
though they were called snowshoe poles, it seems to my  as if they would work as 
hiking poles also.  They seemed well made,  relatively light and sturdy 
although they were only two section.  I leaned  on them with all my weight (200 
lbs) in the store and they held.   Might be a good deal for the budget minded 
hiker as hiking poles!  Anyone  familiar with these things?
 
John Coyle
 
 
Way to go Seahawks, Steelers might be tough though!