Who uses walking poles?

[whoRya]

Well I didn't do what I said I do, and I left the poles in the car for the last camp in the snow:

slippy + descents + full pack - poles = a wet bum and more than a few near misses .   

[KyleL]

Well I've made the decision and ordered a couple.I just got a cheap set of amazon - I wanted vango ones but 15quid per pole didn't add up well in my head when I can get some others for 12 quid a pair. We will see if I live to regret it.

[Glenn B]

Happy days very handy for whacking unruly kids as well. )

[KyleL]

Glenn this written evidence won't fare you well in court.

I'll stick up for you anyway, nothing wrong with a little physical correction!

[specimanYak]

Whackin' poles, isn't that how they say it out in Ballymena, hey.

[Glenn B]

Ha Ha Ha Boom Boom.

[KyleL]

What made my mind up actually was a documentary I saw last night. Not sure what it was because I just caught the tail end of it but basically it was your average back-packer gets into trouble story. Wrecked his ankles and all sorts and hobbled home awkwardly using his tent poles as a walking stick.

[Ed]

Walking poles and a tarp make a good versatile combo. Even if you dont wind up needing the poles to hobble, a nice sheltered rest under a tarp is hard to beat! Practically glamping

[KyleL]

That's true. I did also buy a tarp from BnQ for a fiver - primarily for an extra groundsheet under the tent but ill be practicing my tarp pitching too.

[Daithi2004]

I don't use any because I'm not old and crippled yet.

Hopefully that will arrive 50 years from now

I use them all the time. They say that they can relieve stress on the joints and yes Oisin that includes you at your younger years. You would get the most benefit as you would be starting earlier.

Here is a website that might interest you all:

http://www.simplyhike.co.uk/docs/ChoosingWalkingPoles.aspx

[KyleL]

Like it.

I've got some of my own now so looking forward to trying them out on Saturday.

Until then, I'll be continuing my House M.D impression.

[Glenn B]

Like it.

I've got some of my own now so looking forward to trying them out on Saturday.

Aye plenty of kids about on Saturday.


Until then, I'll be continuing my House M.D impression.

[MrBushcraftSurvival]

I do use walking poles. I use them when there is a steep part on a trek that I cant pull myself up and so I use them to help. I use Regatta anti- shock! 

[KyleL]

I'm converted. Tried them last weekend, great.