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  1. Paintboy2

    Experience taking hiking poles as carry on

    Yes, I was joking about the pole resale market, but the rest is for real. I'm not suggesting this as a way around airline security. Rather, this apparently satisfies their prohibition against sharp pointy things. Also, and possibly of greater benefit, grinding down the tip by necessity require...
  2. Paintboy2

    Experience taking hiking poles as carry on

    Yes they are. When I asked about mobility aids they offered to set up a ride or wheel chair ahead of time, but still referred to the pole tips as the problem. I think they are able to see the blunt tips now with the scanner and let them through. This is in U.S. airports though and the European...
  3. Paintboy2

    Experience taking hiking poles as carry on

    I called TSA to find out how I could get through with my hiking pole, necessary because of my new disability, and they advised that the problem was the sharp tip. So, I ground it off. Three flights now through major airports and not a word from TSA. I keep a rubber tip on it and it works great...
  4. Paintboy2

    Where to buy good hiking poles in SdC

    Where can I buy some decent hiking poles in SdC, or, can I buy some on Amazon and have them delivered to Ivar? I'm finishing the last two days of the CP (injury last year) and then heading to Irun to start the Norte in July. Checking them as baggage with my difficult flight schedule costs more...
  5. Paintboy2

    Mini video camera to record my walk - thoughts?

    Osmo Pocket for the win. I have a tripod the I use two ways. One is just as a tripod. The other as an adapter for a selfie stick. I used electrical tape to attach a ¼" bolt to the end of my walking stick and then used the side mount on the tripod to hang the Osmo. A 2" bolt keeps the stick tip...
  6. Paintboy2

    Hiking Pole Modifications

  7. Paintboy2

    Hiking Pole Modifications

    I'm currently on my 4th Camino, this one The Way of St. Francis, LaVerna, Italy to Assisi to Rome. Some people asked about my hiking poles. I have added a few things that I find very helpful on my walks, especially here in Italy where I have done some road walking. 1. I have mounted a 90° LED...
  8. Paintboy2

    Paying tribute to my boots, but is it time for a change?

    I bought them from my local cobbler.
  9. Paintboy2

    Paying tribute to my boots, but is it time for a change?

    I have resolved my Vasque's twice with great success. The replacement soles (Vibram) performed better than new. I also used a product called "Shoe Goo" as an adhesive and it worked great. Dont give up on old friends or comfortable boots.
  10. Paintboy2

    Another shoe question advice please for wide feet

    I have size 14 extra wide feet and I'm way overweight. I wear Vasque boots and I've never had a foot problem. In fact, I wear these almost every day off the Camino in my normal work. I think the key is to condition your feet rather than your footwear. Ben Camino.
  11. Paintboy2

    Camino Compass

    After our first Camino we recalled fondly the times we got off track. What had been a concern turned into just another turn in our Camino. Reading the many posts on the forum about guidebooks and maps and directions motivated me to develop this handy little compass for use on any Camino. To use...
  12. Paintboy2

    Do It Yourself Guidebook

    Last year on my first Camino (CP) I was a little nervous about getting lost so I printed a rather detailed set of maps that I found on this web site: http://www.caminador.es/?page_id=117 . It seemed logical to also print my flight info and hotel reservations along with the various travel...
  13. Paintboy2

    Footwear

    I used Vasque boots purchased at REI, wore out one pair of soles and had them re-soled prior to the camino. They were as comfortable as slippers by then. I have since bought a second pair for my next Camino. The only thing I recommend more than these boots and a good break in is to spend a lot...
  14. Paintboy2

    Wearing Your Camino Boots On Airplane

    I am answering your post while sitting in coach on a coast to coast flight and also wearing my size 14 boots that I will be wearing on my next Camino in 2 months. Hopefully your boots will be well enough broken in that they will be as comfortable as mine. I'm wearing size 14 Vasque's. No...
  15. Paintboy2

    Galaxy s5 Issues with the forum

    Thanks Wayfarer. All is well now.
  16. Paintboy2

    Galaxy s5 Issues with the forum

    Has anyone else had trouble accessing the forum on their Galaxy phone the changes were made recently? I get a "This webpage not available" message no matter what I do.

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