[at-l] Hiking poles

[David Hicks" <daveh@usit.net (David Hicks)]

Saunterer

I, too, have a set of Komperdel, made for REI brand.  That have 300+ miles
on them.  They are showing signs of wear, but still working well.  I would
switch to Leki; however, were I starting a thru.

I don't think most folks recommend Leki because of any intrinsic problem
with other poles or any basic superiority of Leki.  Rather, it is a bow to
Mr. Murphy -- i.e., something will go wrong.  If it is a bent pole or busted
pole that Mr. Murphy happens to throw at you, Leki can be fixed darn near
everywhere.  Usually fixed for free.

I bent the lower segment of my Komperdel, when they saved my @$$ in PA.  REI
fixed them for free.  However, it was a six-week mail-in deal.  Not
something that I'd like on a thru.

Chainsaw



----- Original Message -----
From: "James Bullard" <bullard@northnet.org>
To: "at-l" <at-l@backcountry.net>
Sent: Wednesday, February 21, 2001 7:17 PM
Subject: Re: [at-l] Hiking poles


SNIP
> Komptrail? Are you referring to Komperdel (made in Austria)? I have an EMS
> staff made by Komperdel and have no complaints what-so-ever.
SNIP.
>                                                                         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.
SNIP