Brian, I've used several, on and off, over the years to improve stability.
The ones I've used are 'Tracks' and 'Leki'.
I slightly prefer the Tracks due to simplicity and weight. Also the Tracks I
have include a built in carry strap, to allow you to carry them over your
shoulder.
The Leki I have has built in springing to help cushion impact, which I don't
feel is necessary.
Both have a screw off knob at the top which uncovers a screw onto which you
could mount a camera.
Both collapse down to 33 to 35 inches.
Personally, I'd stick with a known pole producer, although in my experience
Manfrotto is a quality producer.
Kenneth Waller
http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller
----- Original Message -----
From: "Brian Walters" <apathy...@lyons-ryan.org>
Subject: Re: OT - Anyone with experience with hiking poles?
Quoting steve harley <p...@paper-ape.com>:
On 2015-03-02 23:02 , Brian Walters wrote:
I'm wondering whether one or two hiking poles might help - these are the
ones I'm considering:
http://www.photographybay.com/2015/01/16/manfrotto-officially-launches-off-road-backpacks-walking-sticks-tripods/
i've used hiking poles for 20 years or so, mainly for stability on
mountain hikes and to give my knees a break; i don't think i've noticed
that they help my stamina; i've used telescoping versions but the newer
folding types can be lighter and quicker to pack/unpack
i've had a couple that had camera mounts, and i always thought it was a
good idea, but in practice i never wound up using the feature; it could
be more about my photography habits than about whether the idea works,
but i think a quick release would be better than screw mount
Thanks for the feedback, Steve.
I'm not looking for them to help with stamina directly - I'm trying
various exercise to help there - but, if they help with stability, that
will hopefully help stamina indirectly.
I am a bit concerned about them just getting in the way but as I now use
a small backpack rather than a shoulder bag, that might not be an issue.
I'm also planning on leaving my Pentax gear behind on my next trip
(shock! horror!) because I've bought a lightweight m43 system that's a
lot easier to manage.
I don't expect I'd use the camera mount much if I go with the Manfrottos
but it's probably nice to - just in case.
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Cheers
Brian
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Brian Walters
Western Sydney Australia
http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/
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