Re: trek pole
Before my most recent trip to GC, I wouldn't have had much of an
opinion. But last Oct I used my Leki's for the primary "down to" /
"up from" a Redwall...
ffeagans 2005-12-30 11:52:31 #39326
Re: ***OT*** Tent repairs or modifying
Dick,
It's about stitching the tent material without introducing an area
that will now rip more easily.
Phil
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Phil Gutkin 2005-12-30 10:04:00 #39325
Re: ***OT*** Tent repairs or modifying
Phil,
Sorry, but I am having a hard time visualizing what you are asking.
Dick Matthews
What if the Hokey Pokey IS what it's all about?
Phil Gutkin...
Dick Matthews 2005-12-30 09:33:13 #39324
Re: trek pole
I agree with Jim, poles are especially helpful when going downhill, but
you want to be sure it is planted and not going to move when you weight
it. A shock...
Peter Borremans 2005-12-30 09:18:53 #39323
***OT*** Tent repairs or modifying
Has anyone repaired or had repaired the loops that hold the tent poles
in place or something similar? Will it weaken the material around the
repair? Is this...
Phil Gutkin 2005-12-30 09:10:16 #39322
Re: trek pole
When I plant a pole, I want it planted solid. I would not consider a
spring loaded pole for that reason alone, never mind the increased
cost and decreased...
Jim Lyons 2005-12-30 08:42:31 #39321
Re: trek pole
The anti shock is a marginal improvement when you are descending something rather steep. They take some of the shock out of my elbow. Especially if I plant...
Bob Washburn 2005-12-30 08:34:27 #39320
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