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Posted by second gear on April 10, 2008 at 10:24:18 pm EDT
In reply to How valuable of a use are trekking poles? posted by utahhiker on March 11, 2008 at 2:15:49 am EDT

As a middle aged packer/hiker, there is no way that I would go without them. I did research before I committed to a pair. The European information decidedly leaned toward solid poles since they are stronger and less wobbly, and cannot collapse (unless from breakage).

I bought ski poles from a second hand store, cut them to my size, and could not be any happier! The handles are perfect too in that they have an edge where my hand and wrist rest, so I do not need straps (which drive me crazy). I have travel hundreds of miles with them, and they have held up amazingly well. The best part is they are white and neon pink, so not only are they recognizable, they are not attractive, so people leave them alone :)

My knees are happier, and my hands and arms do not swell; I get a better all over workout. Without poles, I would not hike!

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