[pct-l] Antishock Trekking Poles

[Jason Moores]

LT4s are great but have there limitations. I snapped one pole in half while
postholeing on Glen Pass last year. At $150/pair this was an expensive
lesson on the limitations of carbon fiber. I still use my other pole when
not on snow(I only carry one pole). GG makes excellent gear, just be aware
that you substitute pole strength for that insanely light weight.

Jackass



On Mon, Apr 11, 2011 at 8:17 AM, <abiegen at cox.net> wrote:

> Eric Cook asked about Antishock Trekking Poles.
>
> I have a garage full of trekking poles, each pair I bought just a few
> ounces lighter than the previous ones. Except for the anti-shock pair I
> bought. I liked them because I am older and the constant hits on the ground
> of the non-shock ones was annoying on my elbows when hiking on hard
> surfaces. They are heavier but I felt it was worth the investment.
>
> Eventually they broke down and I went back to regular poles that were
> lighter. I thought I would miss the anti-shock feature more than I really
> did. Then I moved to the Gossamer Gear LT4 carbon fiber poles. They are so
> light and airy, I feel that I have to hold them down or they will float
> away. I can't recommend them enough. No anti-shock but I don't miss it.
>
> TrailHacker
>
> "When my feet hurt, I can't think straight"
> Abraham Lincoln
>
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