Quoting Alex Lee <[email protected]>:
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.
And thanks to all who responded, both seriously and frivolously :-)>
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Cheers
Brian
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Brian Walters
Western Sydney Australia
http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/
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