[pct-l] Carbon Fiber Poles

[Hiker97 at aol.com]

Well, I got my new Hubba poles from  _www.fibraplex.com_ 
(http://www.fibraplex.com) .  I save about 6  ounces over the original aluminum poles.  Not bad at 
all.
 
I notice with carbon poles you have  to be a lot gentler with how you handle 
them.  They are strong, but  different than aluminum.  I think the best method 
is just handle them  like you are in slow motion.  
 
I wonder if I have less lightning  strike problems with carbon fiber than 
aluminum?  It would be more  important where you put your camp in relationship to 
a storm.  I have  always thought it would be cool to put my tent under a 
small pine trees'  branches and watch the storm outside.  Neat.  I just do not 
want to be  the tallest thing around.
 
I like storms out there in trail  land.  I just do like them on the trail 
while I am hiking, but in  camp.  Once camp is set up, I do not care what happens.
 
Switchback - Heading to  Warner Springs Resort Tomorrow



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