[pct-l] Ultalight trekking pole recommendations, plz

[Jim Marco]

Hey Carrot,  
	I use homemade 4oz treking poles. They take roughly 20 minutes and $15 to make a pair of rugged, single piece poles that I used along the NFCT (~750mi), NPT (~130mi) and through the High Peaks area of NY. The blanks were the butt sections of a "dipping" pole. A 3/32" bolt/washer attaches the extra long strap, a second 3/32" bolt protrudes through the bottom for some grip. They easily handle ~200 pounds of weight. 

No fuss about lengthening or shortening them, simply wrap the strap a few turns to lengthen the poles, straighten the straps out to shorten them. About 44" long, they make good tarp poles, too. You can pay yourself about $50/hr to make a pair, they are MUCH cheaper than buying special stuff (that is actually a bit weaker.)

General Directions here: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BackpackingLight/files/A-HikingStaff/
His are rather elaborate...
(Note: you may need to join the group to see the file)
	My thoughts only . . .
		jdm
 

-----Original Message-----
From: pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net [mailto:pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net] On Behalf Of Carrot Quinn
Sent: Sunday, May 12, 2013 1:49 PM
To: pct-l at backcountry.net
Subject: [pct-l] Ultalight trekking pole recommendations, plz

Hello!
If you're an ultralight hiker who thru hiked or is thru hiking the pct with trekking poles, can u tell me which ones you're using and why you like them?

Thanks!
Carrot
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