[pct-l] Antishock Trekking Poles

[Yoshihiro Murakami]

Dear Eric

I have also used and destroyed about 10 more sets. Many trekking poles
I have used were no anti-shock type.

The anti-shock type is soft for your hand, but they are a little
heavy. They are effective on the  asphalt paving and on the rocks.
But, they are not needed on the most of the trail, because the ground
is generally soft.

The no anti-shock type is light and simple. Recently, the grips are
made by soft material, and when you hike on the asphalt paving or on
the very hard ground, you can use the  rubber caps on the tips, so the
shock is absorbed by the grips (and gloves) and rubber caps.

One more vote for no anti shock type.









2011/4/10 Eric Cook <ericccook at yahoo.com>:
> Hi, I have been wondering if more long distance hikers prefer to have anti-shock, shock absorbing, Trekking Poles or if it ends up just being a problem? I am just trying to make a decision on the poles. Thanks for any advice.
>
> Thanks,
> Eric
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Backpacking since about 1980 in Japan
2009 JMT, the first America.
2010 JMT, the second America.
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