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Re: Who uses walking poles?
« Reply #15 on: March 20, 2013 »
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 ::).   
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Who uses walking poles?
« Reply #16 on: March 25, 2013 »
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.
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Re: Who uses walking poles?
« Reply #17 on: March 25, 2013 »
Happy days very handy for whacking unruly kids as well. :o)
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Who uses walking poles?
« Reply #18 on: March 25, 2013 »
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! :D
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Re: Who uses walking poles?
« Reply #19 on: March 25, 2013 »
Whackin' poles, isn't that how they say it out in Ballymena, hey. :D
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Re: Who uses walking poles?
« Reply #20 on: March 25, 2013 »
Ha Ha Ha Boom Boom.
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« Reply #21 on: March 25, 2013 »
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.
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Re: Who uses walking poles?
« Reply #22 on: March 25, 2013 »
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
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« Reply #23 on: March 25, 2013 »
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.
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Re: Who uses walking poles?
« Reply #24 on: March 28, 2013 »
Quote from: Oisín on March 13, 2013
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
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Who uses walking poles?
« Reply #25 on: March 29, 2013 »
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.
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Re: Who uses walking poles?
« Reply #26 on: March 29, 2013 »
Quote from: KyleL on March 29, 2013
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.

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Re: Who uses walking poles?
« Reply #27 on: April 03, 2013 »
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!  8)
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« Reply #28 on: April 03, 2013 »
I'm converted. Tried them last weekend, great.
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