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Definitely poles saved my Camino as I had knee pain which I did not anticipate .
It's a personal choice otherwise . You don't HAVE to use them but good just in case .
I did not hear any "clicking" and very easy to put rubber tips on . Obviously this post was annoying to a person easily annoyed .
The store at base of steps in SARRIA is a very good choice as mentioned here .
Using the poles is essential in my opinion as I sustained pain in my knees when coming down into Portomarin and had to finish my Camino . The poles really helped .
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