Re[2]: [at-l] Komperdell hiking poles

[bcalkins@disaster-relief.net (Bruce W. Calkins)]

Yes, this is what I have been finding.  I just started using Another brand
trekking poles last spring after my knee injury and before my first
surgery.  I haven't figured out the physics yet.  I guess, I'll just have
to do some more hiking so I can study this.
Black Wolfe

At 11:30 PM 12/12/01 -0500, you wrote:
>You know, people who don't hike think that poles with no give to them are
>the way to go. <snip>
>It wasn't until I got Lekis that I understood the value of having some
slack in the
>pole.  I can't explain it, but I feel much more secure with a little play in
>the action of the poles.  The stiff one would fly up or skid when in some
>situations, whereas the Lekis just give a little and hang on to their
>position.  Is this making any sense?  Has anyone else had this experience?
>anklebear