Re: [at-l] Hiking Poles

["W F Thorneloe, MD" <thornel@attglobal.net>]

I've noticed that poles can be a distraction when walking fairly easy 
ground. When uphills or downhill need balancing or weight assistance, poles 
are great. Yet when simply walking non-challenging terrain, planting the 
pole takes a bit more time and effort. The obvious thing is to simply lash 
the poles to your pack or simply carry them. I use Lekis and have used the 
REI cheaper poles. I doubt there is a real significant difference, other 
than service and repair.

My $.02

OrangeBug
Atlanta, GA

At 11:43 AM 5/12/2000, S2ndChnce@aol.com wrote:
>Why not? You've explained what you like about them, but not the drawbacks.

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