[Date Prev][Date Next][Thread Prev][Thread Next][Date Index][Thread Index]

[at-l] Hiking poles



Good Evening,

Sierra Trading Post www.sierratradingpost.com, has the Komperdells that
Saunterer describes for $89 a pair.

'Night all.  I'm going home.

Tim

On Wed, 21 Feb 2001 19:17:33 -0500, James Bullard wrote:

>  At 05:53 PM 2/22/01 -0500, Millers wrote:
>  >i love my leki and they repaired them with out question for my 700 mile 
>  >stint they were
>  >repaired 3 times... i had them get repaired from minor dents and warping

>  >so they would not
>  >fail completely.... i have heard NOT to get msr or komptrail  though i 
>  >have no experieence with them.
>  >...clip...
>  >so in short
>  >LEKI GOOD!
>  >MSR AND KOMPTRAIL BAD!(throuhg second hand storyies no personal
experience 
>  >with these companies)
>  
>  Komptrail? Are you referring to Komperdel (made in Austria)? I have an
EMS 
>  staff made by Komperdel and have no complaints what-so-ever. It has a
foam 
>  grip (on the upper shaft, straight, not angled) and a cork knob that
screws 
>  off to reveal a camera mount. The tip is carbide. There's a "rubber" cap
to 
>  put over the tip and it has a removable snow/mud basket. It has a "shock 
>  absorber" that can be turned (literally) off. I love it. It's been on 
>  several trips with me. It's well made and does what I want. It's never 
>  needed repair. They're sold singly. I'm thinking of buying a second one.
>  
>  Saunterer

>  
>  _______________________________________________
>  AT-L mailing list
>  AT-L@mailman.backcountry.net
>  http://mailman.backcountry.net/mailman/listinfo/at-l


>From the ends of the earth I call to you, I call as my heart grows faint;
lead me to the rock that is higher than I.  For you have been my refuge, a
strong tower against the foe.  I long to dwell in your tent forever and take
refuge in the shelter of your wings.





_______________________________________________________
Send a cool gift with your E-Card
http://www.bluemountain.com/giftcenter/