Re: OT - Anyone with experience with hiking poles?

[Brian Walters]

Thanks Rick & Matthew

Feedback and experience is much appreciated.  I'm heading for a local  
outdoors store this morning to check some poles out.  Leki seems to be  
recommended by several people - I'm not sure of their availability  
here but I'm not in a rush to purchase.  I'd like to have a pair I'm  
comfortable with by late June.


The camera support isn't a 'must have' feature - if the best ones  
suited to me don't have that feature, that's fine.




Cheers

Brian

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Quoting Matthew Hunt :


I'll chime in too... in the early 2000s, when I was in my mid-20s, I
did a pretty long and rocky hike by myself (Brown Mountain in the
Angeles National Forest). I was in good health and never had any
trouble with my joints. I used a pair of REI anti-shock trekking poles
(made by Leki, I think) which I still have. Shortly after starting the
return back to the car, I lost my footing and twisted my ankle. The
poles absorbed the majority of the shock, but I still had a lot of
difficulty hiking back out, and was sore for days. Without the poles,
I might have been in very bad shape in terms of getting back to the
car. I didn't see anybody else on the trail that day.

That said, my poles do not attach to a camera, and I find them
cumbersome to have around when I'm trying to use a camera or
binoculars. I don't use them that much anymore (the trails I do now
are not quite as rugged). But if you have any concerns about
stability, I think they can be extremely worthwhile.

On Sat, Mar 7, 2015 at 8:28 PM, Rick Womer  wrote:

Brian,

Rather late to the party, but anyway...

If it weren't for hiking poles, I would have had to give up hiking  
in the mountains 20 years ago (I'm 62), because going downhill was  
becoming too painful for my long-ago-injured left knee. With poles  
the knee is fine, and my stamina has become the hike-limiting  
variable instead.


I'm a born klutz, and yes, they also help with stability.

My current poles are Lexi Makalus, which weigh 600g (~1 1/4#) for  
the pair. They are spring-loaded to absorb the jolts of going  
downhill, which I like. I once bought a lighter-weight pair, and  
one of them snapped on the first hike.


Since I switched to digital, I haven't once wished that one of them  
could be a monopod or tripod.


Cheers,

Rick





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Re: OT - Anyone with experience with hiking poles?

[Matthew Hunt]

I'll chime in too... in the early 2000s, when I was in my mid-20s, I
did a pretty long and rocky hike by myself (Brown Mountain in the
Angeles National Forest). I was in good health and never had any
trouble with my joints. I used a pair of REI anti-shock trekking poles
(made by Leki, I think) which I still have. Shortly after starting the
return back to the car, I lost my footing and twisted my ankle. The
poles absorbed the majority of the shock, but I still had a lot of
difficulty hiking back out, and was sore for days. Without the poles,
I might have been in very bad shape in terms of getting back to the
car. I didn't see anybody else on the trail that day.

That said, my poles do not attach to a camera, and I find them
cumbersome to have around when I'm trying to use a camera or
binoculars. I don't use them that much anymore (the trails I do now
are not quite as rugged). But if you have any concerns about
stability, I think they can be extremely worthwhile.

On Sat, Mar 7, 2015 at 8:28 PM, Rick Womer  wrote:
> Brian,
>
> Rather late to the party, but anyway...
>
> If it weren't for hiking poles, I would have had to give up hiking in the 
> mountains 20 years ago (I'm 62), because going downhill was becoming too 
> painful for my long-ago-injured left knee. With poles the knee is fine, and 
> my stamina has become the hike-limiting variable instead.
>
> I'm a born klutz, and yes, they also help with stability.
>
> My current poles are Lexi Makalus, which weigh 600g (~1 1/4#) for the pair. 
> They are spring-loaded to absorb the jolts of going downhill, which I like. I 
> once bought a lighter-weight pair, and one of them snapped on the first hike.
>
> Since I switched to digital, I haven't once wished that one of them could be 
> a monopod or tripod.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Rick
>
>
>
>
> On Mar 3, 2015, at 1:02 AM, Brian Walters wrote:
>
>> G'day all
>>
>> Ever since I had that stroke a couple of years ago I'm finding I get 
>> exhausted a lot quicker than I used to. This is curtailing my bushwalking 
>> somewhat.
>>
>> 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/
>>
>> One of the side benefits is that one of the poles has a camera mount, so can 
>> be used as a monopod.
>>
>> I should add that I'm not talking about extreme bushwalking - I doubt I'd be 
>> covering more than perhaps 4 or 6 km over uneven ground in any one walk.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> Cheers
>>
>> Brian
>>
>> ++
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Re: OT - Anyone with experience with hiking poles?

[Rick Womer]

Brian,

Rather late to the party, but anyway...

If it weren't for hiking poles, I would have had to give up hiking in the 
mountains 20 years ago (I'm 62), because going downhill was becoming too 
painful for my long-ago-injured left knee. With poles the knee is fine, and my 
stamina has become the hike-limiting variable instead.

I'm a born klutz, and yes, they also help with stability.

My current poles are Lexi Makalus, which weigh 600g (~1 1/4#) for the pair. 
They are spring-loaded to absorb the jolts of going downhill, which I like. I 
once bought a lighter-weight pair, and one of them snapped on the first hike.

Since I switched to digital, I haven't once wished that one of them could be a 
monopod or tripod.

Cheers,

Rick




On Mar 3, 2015, at 1:02 AM, Brian Walters wrote:

> G'day all
> 
> Ever since I had that stroke a couple of years ago I'm finding I get 
> exhausted a lot quicker than I used to. This is curtailing my bushwalking 
> somewhat.
> 
> 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/
> 
> One of the side benefits is that one of the poles has a camera mount, so can 
> be used as a monopod.
> 
> I should add that I'm not talking about extreme bushwalking - I doubt I'd be 
> covering more than perhaps 4 or 6 km over uneven ground in any one walk.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> -- 
> Cheers
> 
> Brian
> 
> ++
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> Western Sydney Australia
> http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/
> 
> 
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Re: OT - Anyone with experience with hiking poles?

[John]

I get the joke, but there doesn't seem to be any place where you can
look at the bridge and actually see the resemblance.


On 3/4/2015 12:05 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote:

There is one in the city, and one upstate, which is also sometimes
referred to as the "Dolly Parton Bridge"  because of its curvaceous
shape:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thaddeus_Kosciusko_Bridge

Are you familiar with the mustard as well?  Is is one of the best
brands, far better than Kraft or Grey Pompous.

Dan Matyola
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On Wed, Mar 4, 2015 at 11:51 AM, Ann Sanfedele  wrote:

Ooops ... not Albany - NYC
(unless there is one upstate too)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thaddeus_Kosciusko_Bridge

ann



On 3/4/2015 01:45, Brian Walters wrote:


Quoting "Daniel J. Matyola" :




There is a famous Kosciusko Bridge in New York,



near Albany 
also


known as the Double Bridge or the Dolly Parton Bridge for its shape.
There is also a spicy brown mustard sold in the US named after
Kosciusko.





Hmm - I'll have to see if I can find that mustard on line - it would be
an interesting talking point here.



I thought more people would get these references, but I guess not.
So, my jokes fell flat.

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Re: OT - Anyone with experience with hiking poles?

[P.J. Alling]

Technically they're both in New York, there is more to the State than 
the City, though the City rarely acknowledges that.



On 3/4/2015 12:05 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote:

There is one in the city, and one upstate, which is also sometimes
referred to as the "Dolly Parton Bridge"  because of its curvaceous
shape:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thaddeus_Kosciusko_Bridge

Are you familiar with the mustard as well?  Is is one of the best
brands, far better than Kraft or Grey Pompous.

Dan Matyola
http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola


On Wed, Mar 4, 2015 at 11:51 AM, Ann Sanfedele  wrote:

Ooops ... not Albany - NYC
(unless there is one upstate too)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thaddeus_Kosciusko_Bridge

ann



On 3/4/2015 01:45, Brian Walters wrote:

Quoting "Daniel J. Matyola" :


There is a famous Kosciusko Bridge in New York,


near Albany 
also

known as the Double Bridge or the Dolly Parton Bridge for its shape.
There is also a spicy brown mustard sold in the US named after
Kosciusko.



Hmm - I'll have to see if I can find that mustard on line - it would be
an interesting talking point here.



I thought more people would get these references, but I guess not.
So, my jokes fell flat.

Dan Matyola
http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola



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Re: OT - Anyone with experience with hiking poles?

[Ann Sanfedele]

I wondered if there were one upstate but didn't see it pop up on google 
- just ours...

When I googled the NYC one came up... and not the Albany..then I just
grabbed a wiki to post. ugh... the upstate one is more curvacious.

Ours has been in the news a lot lately because of planned walkway :

http://queens.brownstoner.com/2012/10/kosciuszko-bridge-reconstruction-will-improve-travel-for-cars-bikes-and-pedestrians/


Dan, yes - I know that mustard brand - remember I live in a 
Polish/Ukranian (or what was before NYU took over) neighborhood.

But only mustard in my house is a tiny jar of honey mustard bought for
a houseguest to have. No catsup either.

ann



On 3/4/2015 12:05, Daniel J. Matyola wrote:

There is one in the city, and one upstate, which is also sometimes
referred to as the "Dolly Parton Bridge"  because of its curvaceous
shape:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thaddeus_Kosciusko_Bridge

Are you familiar with the mustard as well?  Is is one of the best
brands, far better than Kraft or Grey Pompous.

Dan Matyola
http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola


On Wed, Mar 4, 2015 at 11:51 AM, Ann Sanfedele  wrote:

Ooops ... not Albany - NYC
(unless there is one upstate too)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thaddeus_Kosciusko_Bridge

ann



On 3/4/2015 01:45, Brian Walters wrote:


Quoting "Daniel J. Matyola" :




There is a famous Kosciusko Bridge in New York,



near Albany 
also


known as the Double Bridge or the Dolly Parton Bridge for its shape.
There is also a spicy brown mustard sold in the US named after
Kosciusko.





Hmm - I'll have to see if I can find that mustard on line - it would be
an interesting talking point here.



I thought more people would get these references, but I guess not.
So, my jokes fell flat.

Dan Matyola
http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola






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Re: OT - Anyone with experience with hiking poles?

[Daniel J. Matyola]

There is one in the city, and one upstate, which is also sometimes
referred to as the "Dolly Parton Bridge"  because of its curvaceous
shape:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thaddeus_Kosciusko_Bridge

Are you familiar with the mustard as well?  Is is one of the best
brands, far better than Kraft or Grey Pompous.

Dan Matyola
http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola


On Wed, Mar 4, 2015 at 11:51 AM, Ann Sanfedele  wrote:
> Ooops ... not Albany - NYC
> (unless there is one upstate too)
>
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thaddeus_Kosciusko_Bridge
>
> ann
>
>
>
> On 3/4/2015 01:45, Brian Walters wrote:
>>
>> Quoting "Daniel J. Matyola" :
>>
>
>>> There is a famous Kosciusko Bridge in New York,
>
>
> near Albany 
> also
>>>
>>> known as the Double Bridge or the Dolly Parton Bridge for its shape.
>>> There is also a spicy brown mustard sold in the US named after
>>> Kosciusko.
>
>
>>
>> Hmm - I'll have to see if I can find that mustard on line - it would be
>> an interesting talking point here.
>>
>>
>>> I thought more people would get these references, but I guess not.
>>> So, my jokes fell flat.
>>>
>>> Dan Matyola
>>> http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola
>>>
>>>
>>
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Re: OT - Anyone with experience with hiking poles?

[Ann Sanfedele]

Ooops ... not Albany - NYC
(unless there is one upstate too)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thaddeus_Kosciusko_Bridge

ann



On 3/4/2015 01:45, Brian Walters wrote:

Quoting "Daniel J. Matyola" :




There is a famous Kosciusko Bridge in New York,


near Albany 
also

known as the Double Bridge or the Dolly Parton Bridge for its shape.
There is also a spicy brown mustard sold in the US named after
Kosciusko.




Hmm - I'll have to see if I can find that mustard on line - it would be
an interesting talking point here.



I thought more people would get these references, but I guess not.
So, my jokes fell flat.

Dan Matyola
http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola






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Re: OT - Anyone with experience with hiking poles?

[Ken Waller]

Let's start one !


-Original Message-
>From: Brian Walters 
>Sent: Mar 4, 2015 1:45 AM
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>Subject: Re: OT - Anyone with experience with hiking poles?
>
>Quoting "Daniel J. Matyola" :
>
>> We don't really have a Kosciusko Day in Nee Jersey.
>
>Sounds like you should...
>
>
>> I was making a Joke.
>>
>> Kosciusko was a Polish patriot who came to America to fight for the
>> rebels in the Revolutionary War, and became one of Washington's
>> generals.
>>
>> There is a famous Kosciusko Bridge in New York, near Albany, also
>> known as the Double Bridge or the Dolly Parton Bridge for its shape.
>> There is also a spicy brown mustard sold in the US named after
>> Kosciusko.
>
>
>Hmm - I'll have to see if I can find that mustard on line - it would  
>be an interesting talking point here.
>
>
>> I thought more people would get these references, but I guess not.
>> So, my jokes fell flat.
>>
>> Dan Matyola
>> http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola
>>
>>
>
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>
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Re: OT - Anyone with experience with hiking poles?

[Brian Walters]

Quoting "Daniel J. Matyola" :


We don't really have a Kosciusko Day in Nee Jersey.


Sounds like you should...



I was making a Joke.

Kosciusko was a Polish patriot who came to America to fight for the
rebels in the Revolutionary War, and became one of Washington's
generals.

There is a famous Kosciusko Bridge in New York, near Albany, also
known as the Double Bridge or the Dolly Parton Bridge for its shape.
There is also a spicy brown mustard sold in the US named after
Kosciusko.



Hmm - I'll have to see if I can find that mustard on line - it would  
be an interesting talking point here.




I thought more people would get these references, but I guess not.
So, my jokes fell flat.

Dan Matyola
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Re: OT - Anyone with experience with hiking poles?

[Daniel J. Matyola]

We don't really have a Kosciusko Day in Nee Jersey.  I was making a Joke.

Kosciusko was a Polish patriot who came to America to fight for the
rebels in the Revolutionary War, and became one of Washington's
generals.

There is a famous Kosciusko Bridge in New York, near Albany, also
known as the Double Bridge or the Dolly Parton Bridge for its shape.
There is also a spicy brown mustard sold in the US named after
Kosciusko.

I thought more people would get these references, but I guess not.
So, my jokes fell flat.

Dan Matyola
http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola


On Tue, Mar 3, 2015 at 11:06 PM, Ken Waller  wrote:
> There's even a highway named for him in Newark, N.J.
>
>
> -Original Message-
>>From: Brian Walters 
>>Subject: Re: OT - Anyone with experience with hiking poles?
>>
>>Quoting "Daniel J. Matyola" :
>>
>>> I celebrate Kosciusko Day instead.  He really knows how to cut the
>>> mustard, and he is a over-arching bridge player.
>>
>>
>>You have a Kosciusko Day?
>>
>>A bit of Googling found that he is the same person commemorated in Mt
>>Kosciusko, Australia's highest mountain. Maybe we need to celebrate
>>Kosciusko Day too, not that he had even a remote connection to
>>Australia as far as I can make out.
>>
>>:-)>
>>
>>
>>--
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>>
>>Brian
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[Paul]

He's big in Milwaukee, too...with a monument,a park and several other 
community buildings named after him.


http://www.rkmmilwaukee.org/

-p

On 3/3/2015 10:06 PM, Ken Waller wrote:

There's even a highway named for him in Newark, N.J.


-Original Message-

From: Brian Walters 
Subject: Re: OT - Anyone with experience with hiking poles?

Quoting "Daniel J. Matyola" :


I celebrate Kosciusko Day instead.  He really knows how to cut the
mustard, and he is a over-arching bridge player.



You have a Kosciusko Day?

A bit of Googling found that he is the same person commemorated in Mt
Kosciusko, Australia's highest mountain. Maybe we need to celebrate
Kosciusko Day too, not that he had even a remote connection to
Australia as far as I can make out.

:-)>


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[Ken Waller]

There's even a highway named for him in Newark, N.J.


-Original Message-
>From: Brian Walters 
>Subject: Re: OT - Anyone with experience with hiking poles?
>
>Quoting "Daniel J. Matyola" :
>
>> I celebrate Kosciusko Day instead.  He really knows how to cut the
>> mustard, and he is a over-arching bridge player.
>
>
>You have a Kosciusko Day?
>
>A bit of Googling found that he is the same person commemorated in Mt  
>Kosciusko, Australia's highest mountain. Maybe we need to celebrate  
>Kosciusko Day too, not that he had even a remote connection to  
>Australia as far as I can make out.
>
>:-)>
>
>
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>
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Re: OT - Anyone with experience with hiking poles?

[Brian Walters]

Quoting "Daniel J. Matyola" :


I celebrate Kosciusko Day instead.  He really knows how to cut the
mustard, and he is a over-arching bridge player.



You have a Kosciusko Day?

A bit of Googling found that he is the same person commemorated in Mt  
Kosciusko, Australia's highest mountain. Maybe we need to celebrate  
Kosciusko Day too, not that he had even a remote connection to  
Australia as far as I can make out.


:-)>


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Re: OT - Anyone with experience with hiking poles?

[Brian Walters]

Quoting Alex Lee :


Hi Brian,

I love using hiking poles even though I’m a young guy with no major  
health issues. I can hike fine without poles but they definitely  
makes it easier on really long, strenuous hikes with big elevation  
changes, or if I’m carrying a lot of gear; I usually don’t bother on  
short hikes. I once did a big hike with a friend who was out of  
shape and having a difficult time on the way back, so I lent him one  
of my poles and it helped. They do help with balance, but also takes  
some impact off the feet and knees, but the arms are now in on the  
action. It’s not about using less energy but redistributing it which  
I think can make things easier. There is some technique to get used  
to, but it’s not hard to get into a rhythm with them. I think hiking  
poles are worth a try.


I’ve improvised a monopod on one of my hiking poles and it’s proved  
useful. I’ve never heard of the Manfrotto ones and I may check them  
out myself.





Thanks, Alex - good information.

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Re: OT - Anyone with experience with hiking poles?

[Ken Waller]

..and I use to hike out on my Hobie 16'.

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- Original Message - 
From: "Daniel J. Matyola" 

Subject: Re: OT - Anyone with experience with hiking poles?



I met a hiking Russian once.
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On Tue, Mar 3, 2015 at 1:02 AM, Brian Walters  
wrote:

G'day all

Ever since I had that stroke a couple of years ago I'm finding I get
exhausted a lot quicker than I used to. This is curtailing my bushwalking
somewhat.

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/

One of the side benefits is that one of the poles has a camera mount, so 
can

be used as a monopod.

I should add that I'm not talking about extreme bushwalking - I doubt I'd 
be

covering more than perhaps 4 or 6 km over uneven ground in any one walk.




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Re: OT - Anyone with experience with hiking poles?

[Daniel J. Matyola]

I celebrate Kosciusko Day instead.  He really knows how to cut the
mustard, and he is a over-arching bridge player.

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On Tue, Mar 3, 2015 at 2:38 PM, Bob Sullivan  wrote:
> Pulaski Day was Monday Dan!
>
> On Tue, Mar 3, 2015 at 1:36 PM, Daniel J. Matyola  
> wrote:
>> I met a hiking Russian once.
>> Dan Matyola
>> http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola
>>
>>
>> On Tue, Mar 3, 2015 at 1:02 AM, Brian Walters  
>> wrote:
>>> G'day all
>>>
>>> Ever since I had that stroke a couple of years ago I'm finding I get
>>> exhausted a lot quicker than I used to. This is curtailing my bushwalking
>>> somewhat.
>>>
>>> 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/
>>>
>>> One of the side benefits is that one of the poles has a camera mount, so can
>>> be used as a monopod.
>>>
>>> I should add that I'm not talking about extreme bushwalking - I doubt I'd be
>>> covering more than perhaps 4 or 6 km over uneven ground in any one walk.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
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>>>
>>> Brian
>>>
>>> ++
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>>>
>>>
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Re: OT - Anyone with experience with hiking poles?

[Ken Waller]

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.


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- Original Message ----- 
From: "Brian Walters" 

Subject: Re: OT - Anyone with experience with hiking poles?



Quoting steve harley :


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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Re: OT - Anyone with experience with hiking poles?

[Bob Sullivan]

Pulaski Day was Monday Dan!

On Tue, Mar 3, 2015 at 1:36 PM, Daniel J. Matyola  wrote:
> I met a hiking Russian once.
> Dan Matyola
> http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola
>
>
> On Tue, Mar 3, 2015 at 1:02 AM, Brian Walters  
> wrote:
>> G'day all
>>
>> Ever since I had that stroke a couple of years ago I'm finding I get
>> exhausted a lot quicker than I used to. This is curtailing my bushwalking
>> somewhat.
>>
>> 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/
>>
>> One of the side benefits is that one of the poles has a camera mount, so can
>> be used as a monopod.
>>
>> I should add that I'm not talking about extreme bushwalking - I doubt I'd be
>> covering more than perhaps 4 or 6 km over uneven ground in any one walk.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> --
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>>
>> Brian
>>
>> ++
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>> http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/
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Re: OT - Anyone with experience with hiking poles?

[Daniel J. Matyola]

I met a hiking Russian once.
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On Tue, Mar 3, 2015 at 1:02 AM, Brian Walters  wrote:
> G'day all
>
> Ever since I had that stroke a couple of years ago I'm finding I get
> exhausted a lot quicker than I used to. This is curtailing my bushwalking
> somewhat.
>
> 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/
>
> One of the side benefits is that one of the poles has a camera mount, so can
> be used as a monopod.
>
> I should add that I'm not talking about extreme bushwalking - I doubt I'd be
> covering more than perhaps 4 or 6 km over uneven ground in any one walk.
>
>
>
>
> --
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>
> Brian
>
> ++
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> http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/
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Re: OT - Anyone with experience with hiking poles?

[John]

I have a light weight collapsable walking stick similar to those shown.
I don't think it's sturdy enough to operate as a monopod with any
significant weight of camera/lens combo.

That light weight tripod might work if the legs could be detached &
plugged into walking stick handles. Otherwise you're going to end up
carrying BOTH the walking sticks & the tripod.

I've used a rather heavy Gitzo monopod as a walking stick, and that
worked reasonably well. I've thought about making a detachable headpiece
to screw onto it to make it look like Gandalf's staff.

On 3/3/2015 1:02 AM, Brian Walters wrote:

G'day all

Ever since I had that stroke a couple of years ago I'm finding I get
exhausted a lot quicker than I used to. This is curtailing my
bushwalking somewhat.

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/


One of the side benefits is that one of the poles has a camera mount, so
can be used as a monopod.

I should add that I'm not talking about extreme bushwalking - I doubt
I'd be covering more than perhaps 4 or 6 km over uneven ground in any
one walk.






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Re: OT - Anyone with experience with hiking poles?

[steve harley]

On 2015-03-03 1:29 , Brian Walters wrote:

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.


they take getting used to, but using lightweight poles and mastering the 
straps, they don't get in the way much for me; they just hang on my wrists 
when i take photos


even if you don't use a camera mount, note that you can just plant a pole 
and let it steady your hand via the strap; i do that sometimes, but usually 
it's either bright enough to handhold, or i'm down on the ground shooting 
close and a pole wouldn't help


i can't justify the cost, but i've had my eye on adjustable folding poles 
like these, which i think should be a lot more convenient to stow when not 
in use:





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Re: OT - Anyone with experience with hiking poles?

[Alex Lee]

Hi Brian,

I love using hiking poles even though I’m a young guy with no major health 
issues. I can hike fine without poles but they definitely makes it easier on 
really long, strenuous hikes with big elevation changes, or if I’m carrying a 
lot of gear; I usually don’t bother on short hikes. I once did a big hike with 
a friend who was out of shape and having a difficult time on the way back, so I 
lent him one of my poles and it helped. They do help with balance, but also 
takes some impact off the feet and knees, but the arms are now in on the 
action. It’s not about using less energy but redistributing it which I think 
can make things easier. There is some technique to get used to, but it’s not 
hard to get into a rhythm with them. I think hiking poles are worth a try.

I’ve improvised a monopod on one of my hiking poles and it’s proved useful. 
I’ve never heard of the Manfrotto ones and I may check them out myself.

Alex

> On Mar 2, 2015, at 22:02, Brian Walters  wrote:
> 
> G'day all
> 
> Ever since I had that stroke a couple of years ago I'm finding I get 
> exhausted a lot quicker than I used to. This is curtailing my bushwalking 
> somewhat.
> 
> 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/
> 
> One of the side benefits is that one of the poles has a camera mount, so can 
> be used as a monopod.
> 
> I should add that I'm not talking about extreme bushwalking - I doubt I'd be 
> covering more than perhaps 4 or 6 km over uneven ground in any one walk.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> -- 
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> 
> Brian
> 
> ++
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Re: OT - Anyone with experience with hiking poles?

[Brian Walters]

Quoting Alan C :

Personally, I find anything in my hands (even a camera!) is a  
nuisance. However, I have observed many older hikers using them.  
They clearly help with stability.


Thanks, Alan.

Stability is one of my problems so I may get a set to try them out.



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Re: OT - Anyone with experience with hiking poles?

[Brian Walters]

Quoting steve harley :


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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Re: OT - Anyone with experience with hiking poles?

[steve harley]

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


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Re: OT - Anyone with experience with hiking poles?

[Alan C]

Personally, I find anything in my hands (even a camera!) is a nuisance. 
However, I have observed many older hikers using them. They clearly help 
with stability.


Alan C

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G'day all

Ever since I had that stroke a couple of years ago I'm finding I get
exhausted a lot quicker than I used to. This is curtailing my
bushwalking somewhat.

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/

One of the side benefits is that one of the poles has a camera mount,
so can be used as a monopod.

I should add that I'm not talking about extreme bushwalking - I doubt
I'd be covering more than perhaps 4 or 6 km over uneven ground in any
one walk.




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