sk Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Seriously though, I'm all for poles on the steeps, but when I saw that many people flicking them into flat, damp terrain, it made me wonder if they have become more of an accessory or habit than a truely useful aid to be used as necessary. Honestly, it made me want to be more mindful regarding my own use of poles; and challenged me to put them away when I really don't need them. i am hoping that using poles on the flats will help distribute my weight so i can hike. we shall see if it works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Conway Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 I've noticed a 2x increase in trail width in alpine regions after mass adoption of trekking poles and no change in wankerage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaskadskyjKozak Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 I've noticed a 2x increase in trail width in alpine regions after mass adoption of trekking poles and no change in wankerage. perhaps the expanding width of the trails is due to the expanding width of the hikers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tvashtarkatena Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Indiscriminate and overly forceful pole thrusts result in rutting and eventual seepage of subsurface moisture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dechristo Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 ...forceful pole thrusts result in rutting... you've got it ass-backward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chirp Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Trekking Poles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishburneiv Posted May 2, 2008 Author Share Posted May 2, 2008 Dear Muffy, I find thay laying down best distributes my weight. Does anyone have any thoughts on covering your poles with rubber tips to limit the damage? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billbob Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Prefer trekking w/ Czechs over Poles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hafilax Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 I'm surprised it made it this far without a Polack joke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendershot Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 When I am not on terrain that requires poles, I hold it upside down and pretend it's a lightsabre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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