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Anonymous Sun 06 Jun 2021 07:36:38 No.2130024 View View Reply Original Report

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Do you use hiking poles /out/?

If not, why not?

Anonymous

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Anonymous Sun 06 Jun 2021 07:37:46 No.2130026 Report

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is it even possible to walk without diamond tipped carbon fiber poles?

Anonymous

Anonymous Sun 06 Jun 2021 07:51:48 No.2130034 Report

Quoted By: >>2130078

>>2130024
I tore my acl a couple of years ago. They help me going up and down things.

Anonymous

Anonymous Sun 06 Jun 2021 08:21:08 No.2130052 Report

Quoted By: >>2130078

>>2130024
They save my knees going downhill and make going uphill much easier. They help me keep balance when stepping on a loose rock and I use them as tent poles. They can also be used for a myofascial release massage in a pinch.

Anonymous

Anonymous Sun 06 Jun 2021 09:13:17 No.2130078 Report

Quoted By: >>2130536

>>2130052
>>2130034
Carbon or aluminium?

What's the best?

Anonymous

Anonymous Sun 06 Jun 2021 09:32:38 No.2130083 Report

Quoted By: >>2130126 >>2130343 >>2130593 >>2131071 >>2131645 >>2134553 >>2135216 >>2141805 >>2142019 >>2142026

>>2130024
I have your pic related but in carbon and longer cork handles.
>be me
>doing internship in Switzerland for the summer
>our group does a four day excursion in the french alps
>have to hike in and hike out
>notice all the plebs are walking hiking with trekking poles
>what are these Swiss faggots doing, do they not have any self respect?
>on the way out of the excursion on day 4 we hit this crazy steep grade for several km
>lots of loose rocks, gravel and small stones
>difficulty at times maintaining my balance with my pack full of supplies and camera equipment
>absolutely smoke my thighs and tweak my knee to the point where walking with a load is painful
>all the trekking pole fags carry on like nothing
>make serious mental notes on what they are using
>reevalute faggyness of trekking poles all the way back to the bahnhof
>once back in the US the following Fall promptly buy trekking poles
>use them for just about everything aside from walking down a street
>repurposed in the winter for splitboarding as well

Trekking poles are unassumingly based because the use of allows the user to engage their upper body as well as distribute load, help with balance through critical/wet sections of trail and save your knees during steep descents with a load.

Anonymous

Anonymous Sun 06 Jun 2021 11:31:54 No.2130126 Report

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>>2130083
Good job overcoming your programming

Anonymous

Anonymous Sun 06 Jun 2021 12:14:49 No.2130165 Report

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>>2130024
One is good for steep terrain. I use one of the spring loaded ones when hiking anything rough and steep. Two seems unnecessary, at least where I am.

Anonymous

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Anonymous Sun 06 Jun 2021 12:45:44 No.2130197 Report

Quoted By: >>2130221 >>2135221

folding poles are the best, can fold them up and go hands free without dropping pack

Anonymous

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Anonymous Sun 06 Jun 2021 13:09:38 No.2130221 Report

Quoted By: >>2130236

>>2130197
Fixed length carbon poles are best

Anonymous

Anonymous Sun 06 Jun 2021 13:42:35 No.2130236 Report

Quoted By: >>2130250

>>2130221
>fixed length
Absolute trash, unless you never plan on stowing them away or using them as tent poles.
>carbon
When they break, they break catastrophically. At least you can temporarily fix an aluminum pole.

What's the upside to a fixed length carbon fibre pole, aside from the lower weight?

Anonymous

Anonymous Sun 06 Jun 2021 14:01:32 No.2130250 Report

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>>2130236
Considerably lower weight - my 115cm poles only weigh 4oz each. More rigidity since they’re only one piece. Less points of failure - literally nothing to break on them except the pole itself. I have no problem setting up my duplex with them.
How exactly are you going to temporarily fix an aluminum pole. Once it bends it loses all structural integrity unless you can straighten it without breaking it and you’d need to bring something like a tent pole sleeve to reinforce it. It’s true that there are times where I wish I could stow them (mainly boulder strewn sections of trail), but thats not generally a problem - simply lay the poles down on top of the next ledge, climb up, pick them up and resume.

Anonymous

Anonymous Sun 06 Jun 2021 14:10:10 No.2130258 Report

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I think they look ugly. A good wooden walking stick on the other hand...

Anonymous

Anonymous Sun 06 Jun 2021 15:21:15 No.2130324 Report

Quoted By: >>2130581

I always thought they’re gay af.
Got a couple free from work, tried them out. Absolutely legendary for river crossing, don’t know how I went so long without.
I feel a bit silly using them though - people like Old Me are judging me ha ha

Anonymous

Anonymous Sun 06 Jun 2021 15:31:05 No.2130343 Report

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>>2130083
>a high quality, thoughtful, and well-written discussion post on /out/
wtf this isn't supposed to happen

Anonymous

Anonymous Sun 06 Jun 2021 15:42:29 No.2130375 Report

Quoted By: >>2131441

I bought a pair of the black diamond carbon alpine trekking poles during the memorial day sale on their website.
Still haven't had a chance to use them though.

Anonymous

Anonymous Sun 06 Jun 2021 16:10:31 No.2130429 Report

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>>2130024
No, if im going really steep hills i may take a stick from the woods. If im going down hill and its steep i run

Anonymous

Anonymous Sun 06 Jun 2021 17:39:08 No.2130531 Report

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>>2130024
I didn’t
Then I did
Now I don’t

Anonymous

Anonymous Sun 06 Jun 2021 17:40:11 No.2130536 Report

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>>2130078
Carbon upper, aluminum lower

Anonymous

Anonymous Sun 06 Jun 2021 18:41:21 No.2130581 Report

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>>2130324
thanks for being open to change and honest about it

Anonymous

Anonymous Sun 06 Jun 2021 18:51:28 No.2130587 Report

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>>2130024
Imagine being old lol.

Anonymous

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Anonymous Sun 06 Jun 2021 19:00:14 No.2130593 Report

Quoted By: >>2137473

>>2130083
>anti-larper
Based.
Also: hiking boots with proper ankle support.
Combine the two and you can haul a bus.
Mechanical advantage is real.

Anonymous

Anonymous Sun 06 Jun 2021 19:06:39 No.2130594 Report

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>>2130587
Try being in the army for a few years then you can kiss your hips, spine and knees goodbye

Anonymous

Anonymous Sun 06 Jun 2021 19:08:43 No.2130597 Report

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>>2130587
Imagine being so inexperienced /out/ that you think your opinion is worthwhile
newfag

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 07 Jun 2021 03:32:18 No.2131071 Report

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>>2130083
had the same realization. didn't even feel bad because how cheap poles are for the utility

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 07 Jun 2021 13:42:54 No.2131441 Report

Quoted By: >>2131573

>>2130375
poor guy, broke mine within a year

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 07 Jun 2021 13:49:56 No.2131448 Report

Quoted By: >>2134556

>>2130024
More trouble than they're worth. If it's easy ground, they're a hassle to carry. If it's not, they mean your hands aren't free for scrambling. They're okay as tent poles, but not as good as actual tent poles.

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 07 Jun 2021 13:54:33 No.2131453 Report

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>>2130024
Fag poles: Number one cause of trail erosion

Anonymous

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Anonymous Mon 07 Jun 2021 14:32:24 No.2131477 Report

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Only Polish Star Trek fans use trekking poles.

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 07 Jun 2021 14:55:13 No.2131488 Report

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>>2130024
Yes because im not a contrarian faggot, and know there are real benefits to using them especially downhill.
If you care that much about looking like a faggot in a hobby where the goal is to NOT be around people, just be a fucking chad on your next hike, find a good solid branch, nice and straight, able to wrap your hand around it nicely, bonus if it has a nice little jutting branch you can grab just above. Cut, it, debark it, sand it, oil it and get a comfy walking stick.

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 07 Jun 2021 14:59:57 No.2131494 Report

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>>2130024
I use my giantass dicks as one

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 07 Jun 2021 16:37:02 No.2131573 Report

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>>2131441
Same pair?
What happened to them?

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 07 Jun 2021 16:49:33 No.2131579 Report

Quoted By: >>2131588

>>2130024
I've never owned them but borrowed some once, I never felt like they were much of an advantage even on inclines, maybe if I tried them more I'd figure it out but as it stands, especially since I live in flatland I doubt I'll ever get any. However they are nice when backpacking because it gives your arms something to do so they don't just hang by your sides and get numb

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 07 Jun 2021 17:06:11 No.2131588 Report

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>>2131579
They are alot more useful on the down hill, having 3 points of contact at all times while going down with a load is a god send.
Going up, it saves something like 15% of your energy when you are using them to go up hill.

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 07 Jun 2021 18:51:23 No.2131645 Report

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>>2130083
i'm sold

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 07 Jun 2021 19:06:30 No.2131658 Report

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>>2130024
No I usually do not.
>why not?
I can't think of any practical uses of them, plus extra weight. The one exception is these ski poles my dad gave me that are hollowed out so you can keep some whiskey in them.

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 08 Jun 2021 04:26:35 No.2132166 Report

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Haha imagine carrying poles on a hike, like nigga just walk like you normally do xD

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 08 Jun 2021 05:24:09 No.2132202 Report

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>>2130024
i discovered trekking poles a few months ago and can't believe i didn't try them sooner

-work out your upper body/spread out the fatigue
-burn more calories than just using your legs
-reduce impact on knees and lower back
-improved walking posture
-hike/walk/run faster as though you were a four-legged creature, propelling yourself with an extra pair of limbs

even when im on flat ground i still use the poles nordic walking-style

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 08 Jun 2021 09:09:43 No.2132318 Report

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No i use walking stick like wizard man

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 08 Jun 2021 19:41:26 No.2132798 Report

Quoted By: >>2132939

what poles are good?
Fixed only please.
Folders need not apply.

Anonymous

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Anonymous Tue 08 Jun 2021 22:03:03 No.2132939 Report

Quoted By: >>2135137

>>2132798
Ultimate Direction FK Carbon. So good I bought two pairs in case I ever snap one.

Anonymous

Anonymous Thu 10 Jun 2021 08:29:49 No.2134546 Report

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Why not just pick up sticks on the ground instead of consoomering yet another plastic product ?

Anonymous

Anonymous Thu 10 Jun 2021 08:39:30 No.2134553 Report

Quoted By: >>2135291

>>2130083
>reevalute faggyness of trekking poles
People who say they're faggy ignore the fact that people have used sticks to walk with for as long as humans have existed. Trekking poles are simply a more refined and efficient version of the wooden walking stick.

Anonymous

Anonymous Thu 10 Jun 2021 08:41:06 No.2134556 Report

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>>2131448
>they're a hassle to carry.
They weigh a few ounces and you can just strap them to your pack for scrambling.

Anonymous

Anonymous Thu 10 Jun 2021 08:49:12 No.2134564 Report

Quoted By: >>2134569

>>2130024
Once, the terrain was certainly some of the shittiest I've ever experienced and the meme poles actually helped a lot. Elevation + centuries of untouched tussock/moss growth + pits where that moss has died and didn't keep up w/ the other moss = sweating in the arctic

Anonymous

Anonymous Thu 10 Jun 2021 08:53:00 No.2134569 Report

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>>2134564
They're incredibly useful in melting snow. Without them i'm slipping constantly even with spikes because all the snow around your foot moves. Would never go mountaineering in spring without trekking poles.

Anonymous

Anonymous Thu 10 Jun 2021 21:10:35 No.2135137 Report

Quoted By: >>2135173

>>2132939
thanks friend. Though 200 dollars is a lot for one piece of gear.
I'll see if Trail and Sky has anything affordable.

Anonymous

Anonymous Thu 10 Jun 2021 22:16:36 No.2135173 Report

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>>2135137
$150, you can generally find a 20% coupon at backcountry by signing up for the email list
https://www.backcountry.com/ultimate-direction-fk-carbon-trekking-pole

Anonymous

Anonymous Thu 10 Jun 2021 23:46:49 No.2135216 Report

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>>2130083
I had basically the same experience. I was struggling and the guys with the poles were having an easier time. I went and bought two of the least expensive poles I could find to try it out and haven't done any serious hiking without them since. What I have noticed though is that the ones with the springs built in seem to be more fragile, I've seen two people break them so far.

Anonymous

Anonymous Thu 10 Jun 2021 23:52:57 No.2135221 Report

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>>2130197
I have these they are under a pound and easy to bust out in a snap, then I can store them in my crossbody bag when i want

Anonymous

Anonymous Fri 11 Jun 2021 01:50:44 No.2135291 Report

Quoted By: >>2135292

>>2134553
>Trekking poles are simply a more refined and efficient version of the wooden walking stick
Yeah unfortunately they don't look nearly as cool as a traditional walking stick like >>2132389

Anonymous

Anonymous Fri 11 Jun 2021 01:51:46 No.2135292 Report

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>>2135291
fucked up link. meant this: >>2133123

Anonymous

Anonymous Fri 11 Jun 2021 03:49:33 No.2135362 Report

Quoted By: >>2138415

>>2130024
i use only one. has many other uses with things in my kit including shelter and as a camera monopod.

Anonymous

Anonymous Fri 11 Jun 2021 04:04:07 No.2135375 Report

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>>2130024
no because i am not a massive cocksucking faggot

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Anonymous Fri 11 Jun 2021 04:31:08 No.2135396 Report

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>>2130024
I have weak ankles and I hate wearing boots and I’ll only wear trail runners. Trekking poles have saved me from twisting my ankles countless times.

You’re a larper and an /in/cel if you think trekking poles are worthless.

Anonymous

Anonymous Fri 11 Jun 2021 05:46:46 No.2135457 Report

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I use one at a time and it has worked very well for me. I usually do short day hikes, steep, with not much stuff to carry. one pole is enough to give me some support, but leaves me with a free hand for scrambling steep stuff, grabbing water, picking flowers or whatever.

>imbalances!

Some times i'm asked about imbalances, but i just switch periodically or when the terrain requires switching.

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Anonymous Sun 13 Jun 2021 14:26:36 No.2137423 Report

Quoted By: >>2137466

Poles are great...best going down steep rocky trails...reach forward and use straps...reminds me of what it must be like for spiders going down hill.

Back to you...

Anonymous

Anonymous Sun 13 Jun 2021 15:16:23 No.2137466 Report

Quoted By: >>2139608

>>2137423
holy shit... are you 60 years old... people talk like this on ham radio forums...

back to you...

Anonymous

Anonymous Sun 13 Jun 2021 15:22:19 No.2137473 Report

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>>2130593
I only wear VANS when I hike and theres no prob

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 14 Jun 2021 13:37:13 No.2138415 Report

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>>2135362
Same.

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 15 Jun 2021 19:42:53 No.2139608 Report

Quoted By: >>2139609

>>2137466
Look at the picture dickhead.

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 15 Jun 2021 19:44:31 No.2139609 Report

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>>2139608
is it a movie reference? sorry brah

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 15 Jun 2021 19:59:41 No.2139623 Report

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You know, I used to use them when I had a problem with my knee and they were god sent. I just came back from a week long hike and found myself just carrying them around uselessly the whole time now that my knee problem is gone. I tried them for a while, but didn't really feel like using them.
I'm going on my next trip soon where I'm going to need my tent and can't use my hammock so I'm gonna take them with me because my tent needs them.

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Anonymous Tue 15 Jun 2021 20:09:10 No.2139633 Report

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Easy trail, I strap em to the pack.
Heavy pack, steep terrain, they will save your butt (and knees).
Here's a bear trail we were on last weekend, it was loose and steep- poles were worth every gram.

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Anonymous Tue 15 Jun 2021 20:12:53 No.2139638 Report

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Anonymous

Anonymous Fri 18 Jun 2021 05:12:59 No.2141765 Report

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>>2130024
I don't use them much, but I like to bring one as a tarp pole that can come in handy while hiking

Anonymous

Anonymous Fri 18 Jun 2021 06:32:24 No.2141805 Report

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>>2130083
from greentext it appears you simply didn't hike as regularly as those stickfags

Anonymous

Anonymous Fri 18 Jun 2021 08:23:21 No.2141848 Report

Quoted By: >>2141867

why two poles not just one tho?

Anonymous

Anonymous Fri 18 Jun 2021 09:33:26 No.2141867 Report

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>>2141848
More support, preventing muscle imbalance, always having 3 points of contact with the ground, can be used as tarp/tent poles. Sometimes, when the terrain requires me to have a hand free for scrambling, I tuck one away, but I like having the freedom to choose and a single pole doesn't weigh much.

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Anonymous Fri 18 Jun 2021 14:25:47 No.2142019 Report

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>>2130083
I have been thinking of getting trekking poles but its been on my backburner for forever. What should I look for feature and material wise and what brands are good and what brands are to be avoided.

Anonymous

Anonymous Fri 18 Jun 2021 14:44:39 No.2142026 Report

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>>2130083
Similar experience: one bad, potentially-dangerous trek across snow capped ridges and frozen valleys criss-crossed with streams and I was sold on poles and microspikes.

Anonymous

Anonymous Fri 18 Jun 2021 15:54:10 No.2142096 Report

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I just pick up a long stick to use along the way. Free and effective.

Anonymous

Anonymous Fri 18 Jun 2021 15:58:48 No.2142100 Report

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I did a multi-day trail where I was clocking >20 miles/day and carrying a >40lbs pack and realised how essential poles are if you’re doing a serious distance with a serious weight on your back. Have never looked back since.

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