Re: [at-l] hiking poles

["Terry Norton" <terry_norton@iname.com>]

From: Billy LeGrone <blegrone@dbtech.net>


> Does anyone have an opinion about the REI vs Leki hiking poles.
This depends upon your intended use.  If you are going to do a thruhike, I
would recommend Leki poles since parts are available at most outfitters
along the AT.  In '98 I saw many people sending non-Leki's home and buying
Leki's at full retail.  Leki will cover the poles fully for two years.

>Is the
> shock absorbing feature important.
Although it is a rare occurance, I have no opinion on this matter.

Grace & Peace,
Terry Norton
Ultralite'98



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