I am looking at getting some Trekking Poles/Walking Sticks. Any advice on whats good and what to avoid?
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I am looking at getting some Trekking Poles/Walking Sticks. Any advice on whats good and what to avoid?
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Get ones with a lever lock adjuster, not the twist lock ones.
Don't buy cheap.
I bought a pair of leverlock ones earlier this week because my twistlock one will twist but not unlock.Quote:
Originally Posted by stug
Get ones with the metal tip that have a slip or push on rubber tip. The metal tip is better for using off road, but the rubber tip prevents damage to your gear when being carried in your pack.
Long distance trampers really rate these Pacerpoles, not cheap and are handed.
Telescopic with levers , I use alloy shaft ones , bivouac have not a bad selection
What is the terrain that you will use them on ?. If there are screes, sidehilling, stream / river crossings, steep downhills then a correctly used mustering stick might be a better option
Mostly in the Tararua’s. Sidehilling, stream/river crossings, steep up and downhills.Quote:
Originally Posted by Moa Hunter
What is a mustering stick? Do you possibly have some photos you can share?
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mustering stick= manuka or Kanuka pole about 7-8 feet long and between 1-2 inches thick.
A proper mustering stick is a light manuka or Kanuka pole cut to a length so that the thumb knuckle of you grip hand is at the same height as your nipple when gripping the stick and standing up straight with stick in front. It is used in a way that it is a brace sidehilling and a shock absorber and brace going downhill. It needs to be strong and light but have a bit of spring.Quote:
Originally Posted by janleroux
The basic grip is with the hand that is nearest the ground (hill) when sidehilling or descending faced palm down on the stick and the grip hand palm up, hands are placed about chest width and a bit apart. So for sidehilling a hill face on your left the grip is left hand palm down right hand palm faced up. Stick is poked into the hill ahead and you walk onto it. Down hill - same grip but stick to rear, lean back onto stick knees kept bent and run down the hill. For a river crossing the stick must always be faced upstream, that way the force of the water holds it on the bottom. Faced downstream and the water will kick it out.
Place the stick a step or two ahead and walk until you can stop with a good footing and place the stick again.
Sweet, I've misplaced my leki stick somewhere so might cut one of these and store it to dry.
I have a set of Black Diamond cork handled ergo sticks/poles. I will second the post earlier to get snap lock rather than twist lock. I opted for the ergo handle as it sits more naturally in you hand ( it’s on a slight tilt). I got them after a knee op and found they really do help support up hill and down hill work and as I have got older helps the balance a lot. If you haven’t used them before they take a few trips to fully master. Here’s the ones I bought.
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I have a pair of carbon cam lock one I bought of Ali express. They were cheap but they work great and are very light. Lighter than my wifes much more expensive Lekis. I have used them a lot and not had any issues with them although I am a light weight and am pretty easy on my gear.
Got a link to the ones you brought?Quote:
Originally Posted by Shearer
I Look for a stick with a hand natural grip shape on the trunk. The Kanuka might be 4mtr or so tall and just the centre section is cut out. Don't scrape the inner bark off the stick - that will bugger it's strength, just rub off the outer fluffy bark. My general purpose stick is 1450mm long and 25 mm at the thickest point, my light weight stick is the same length and only 20mm. With a rubber bungy tied on like a tight gun sling it carries over the shoulders on flat ground.Quote:
Originally Posted by stevodog
I think the walking poles are superior for going up-hill but for everything else the mustering stick is better. Sidehilling we always fall towards the hill so the stick is used on that side as a moving prop @dannyb comments ?
I met a couple in the Tararuas who were carrying dried flax stalks- amazingly light and surprisingly strong.
Thanks - lots of good sense. Appreciate the explanation.Quote:
Originally Posted by Moa Hunter
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you prolly find they will be hard to plant in a decent wind if up highQuote:
Originally Posted by WillB
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/3277...27424c4dPSn9jyQuote:
Originally Posted by uk_exile
Seems these ones are no longer available but you should be able to find something similar. They cost $29.90 USD.
Thanks. I've borrow some pricy Black Diamond alloy poles from my son whenever I head out however Mrs is keen to get some so will get her carbon some jobbies from AliE
I got a pair of these Montem poles last year off Amazon. I've have used a few times but haven't really tested them with a heavy pack yet.
They do however seem sturdy and are lite enough for my hunting needs.
My only complaint so far is that the mud baskets are brittle - I broke / lost one on the second use (they are cheap to replace though).
https://www.amazon.com/Montem-Strong.../dp/B07K361V95
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Yup love my manuka walking pole it's a real game changer for me for going up and down hill.
Thanks for all the info guys!
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I bought a pair but only take 1. Great for crossing small rivers and scree slopes, it’s quiet handy to give a rock a prod before you step on it. Also It seems to help take the stress off knees etc. coming off a mountain with a load of meat. I know the prices vary a lot but I think if you pay between $50~$100 you’ll get something decent and dependable. A few 2nd hand ones come up on trademe also. Sheppard sticks are nice but the ability to strap your telescopic pole to your pack when you have your hands full or don’t need it is a bonus + they are super light.
its amazing how much the dogs behave when you carry one too LOL. they work well to steady yourself for a shot in tall tussock too,the left hand/front hand grips forestock with thumb and forfinger and whats left hangs onto stick...so stick ISNT against stock but takes weight and stops it from moving up n down..Quote:
Originally Posted by dannyb
or you can go all free n easy and grip stick and rest forestock across back of wrist...this possibly works best for you fella who sight in free recoil style.
For a sitting shot the bottom of the mustering sticks goes into the instep of the right boot and the stick lays across the left thigh. Left elbow on left leg. Back of left hand / wrist on stick.Quote:
Originally Posted by Micky Duck
