>>2498756I recently tried some cheapo amazon trekking poles. It was incredible. i was section hiking the AT in the south, and i fucking FLEW up these mountains. my buddy forgot his, and the trail whooped his ass. we are in similar physical shape.
I went out and got a decent pair and now i keep the cheapos in the car for when i hike with others. you really dont know till you try them, and use them correctly.
that being said, wooden sticks are heavy, and if they arent the right size and height, you're screwed.
also see people using trekking poles all kinds of wrong, basically getting no benefit out of them.
when used properly, TP's are an absolute game changer.
