Cost of Treking Poles in SJPdP?

PaulCat · Mar 30, 2018

Trying to decide to check my bag with Poles or just carry on and grab some Poles when I get to Europe.

My Poles are some decent carbon fiber.

I understand it will cost about $25 usd to check my bags in each directions. Can I get a pair of aluminum Poles SJPdP in the $50 range?

RJM · Mar 30, 2018

I believe you should be able to. The set I bought cost 22 euro the pair, I think. Just your standard aluminium collapsible variety. Worked quite adequately for me.

Deleted member 67185 · Mar 30, 2018

PaulCat said:
Trying to decide to check my bag with Poles or just carry on and grab some Poles when I get to Europe.

My Poles are some decent carbon fiber.

I understand it will cost about $25 usd to check my bags in each directions. Can I get a pair of aluminum Poles SJPdP in the $50 range?

No problem. There are basic poles which are adjustable via the twist lock method, which will likely cost even less than the shipping cost.

mvanert · Mar 30, 2018

PaulCat said:
Trying to decide to check my bag with Poles or just carry on and grab some Poles when I get to Europe.

My Poles are some decent carbon fiber.

I understand it will cost about $25 usd to check my bags in each directions. Can I get a pair of aluminum Poles SJPdP in the $50 range?

I paid 30 euros for mine in 2016 and was very happy with them.

PaulCat · Mar 30, 2018

Thanks all for the tips. Looks like I'll leave my good poles home, carry on my bag and get some Poles when I get to Europe. I do find using poles to be very helpful with my bad knee and back.

mspath · Mar 30, 2018

Check out the tips/links in this earlier forum thread.
https://www.caminodesantiago.me/com...y-trekking-poles-on-the-camino-frances.39194/

Good luck and Buen camino!

MichelleElynHogan · Mar 30, 2018

PaulCat said:
Trying to decide to check my bag with Poles or just carry on and grab some Poles when I get to Europe.

My Poles are some decent carbon fiber.

I understand it will cost about $25 usd to check my bags in each directions. Can I get a pair of aluminum Poles SJPdP in the $50 range?

Two questions;

1) Can you get along with one pole or stick?

2) Is it possible to make it past Roncesvalles with Bizkarret, just before Zubiri without pole assistance?

The reason for these questions is that there is a gentleman who provides walking sticks and instructions, if needed, at no charge. He refuses even a donation and has apparently given out many thousands of walking sticks over the years. I am told he is over 80, himself. He was featured on the BBC Camino special last week.

PaulCat · Mar 31, 2018

MichelleElynHogan said:
Two questions;

1) Can you get along with one pole or stick?

2) Is it possible to make it past Roncesvalles with Bizkarret, just before Zubiri without pole assistance?

The reason for these questions is that there is a gentleman who provides walking sticks and instructions, if needed, at no charge. He refuses even a donation and has apparently given out many thousands of walking sticks over the years. I am told he is over 80, himself. He was featured on the BBC Camino special last week.

I'd most want them for the ascent and descent over the Pyrenees.

Just don't want to drop 70+ euro when I get to SJPdP when I can just check my Poles and pay 50 USD round trip.

Deleted member 67185 · Mar 31, 2018

PaulCat said:
I'd most want them for the ascent and descent over the Pyrenees.

Just don't want to drop 70+ euro when I get to SJPdP when I can just check my Poles and pay 50 USD round trip.

Believe me, you'll be thankful to have them beyond the Pyrenees; their are a lot of elevation gains and losses that are quite steep in places.

mvanert · Mar 31, 2018

davebugg said:
Believe me, you'll be thankful to have them beyond the Pyrenees; their are a lot of elevation gains and losses that are quite steep in places.

OMG, yes, a lot. Especially for those over 65 and no longer swvelt. Yes, me. LOL.

Deleted member 67185 · Mar 31, 2018

mvanert said:
OMG, yes, a lot. Especially for those over 65 and no longer swvelt. Yes, me. LOL.

And I just became eligible for Medicare So, yeah, I'm definitely not where I used to be . But at least we're not rusting away wishing for adventure.

PaulCat · Mar 31, 2018

Thanks for the tip. I do remember the grade changes from last time, but the worse for me was week one. I could have tossed the poles aside during week 2. Kept them and did find them helpful, especially after I broke my foot. So, I'm a fan of Treking Poles.

Camino Chrissy · Mar 31, 2018

RJM said:
I believe you should be able to. The set I bought cost 22 euro the pair, I think. Just your standard aluminium collapsible variety. Worked quite adequately for me.

I bought aluminum poles in SJPdP at a touristy sporting good shop on the main drag for $16/each. I saw the same exact ones when I got to Viana for half the price I'd paid. I was somewhat annoyed that I didn't get a good deal, but I would not have wanted to wait that long anyway, so can't really complain.

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