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Ditto. The only times I carry my poles is going in or out of a shop or an Albergue. The rest of the time, they carry me.After many years of not using poles I now use them regardless of terrain and find them most helpful in easing strain particularly on my knees.
Thank you for your suggestions. It does make sense and I need to start to use them on regular basis. My friend that I have done 3 Camino’s with has used hiking poles, I guess I just haven’t made the effort. Time to change.YES! I love a hiking pole thread.
I heard this before and I don't know where from: "they reduce wear on joints by 30% and increase caloric burn by 20%." I have no idea if this is accurate... but anecdotally, my upper body is stronger after walking with poles, and going downhill, well they saved me sometimes. Also, good when crossing streams or even puddles.
I can't speak for your specific route, as they all get mixed up in my head.
But, my suggestion to anyone, is always use poles. I frankly don't understand why some people don't.
So how do I learn to use them properly? And what tips to use? Sorry if this is repetitive, should probably check YouTubeDitto. The only times I carry my poles is going in or out of a shop or an Albergue. The rest of the time, they carry me.
I first used them in training last February. I was astonished to find that I was walking two to three kilometers more per day (10%) in the same time frame after just a few days training. I've used them on 2 Caminos since.
The key is learning to use them properly.
So how do I learn to use them properly? And what tips to use? Sorry if this is repetitive, should probably check YouTube
My wife and I each bought poles in SJPP for our first Camino, and took them home with us. We checked baggage going home, and they fit just fine in my backpack. I personally wouldn't try to put them as carry-on if that is how you plan to bring your backpack. I know some have successfully done so, but some haven't as well, and I wouldn't want to take the risk.So do I buy these when I get there or can I take them as a carry-on on the plane? I thought I read here that some people have had theirs confiscated by security.
What I don't understand is bring poles, but carrying them on your pack where they add extra weight instead of using them!But, my suggestion to anyone, is always use poles. I frankly don't understand why some people don't.
BrusterHi, I'm going to do the Portuguese Camino Spiritual Variant from Porto to Santiago. Are there places on this pilgrimage you would recommend hiking poles? I am not in the habit of using them. I have walked the Frances a couple of times and there are places there that they were greatly appreciated. Your suggestions will be appreciated.
Yes! Poles on the plane! This thread is getting even better!So do I buy these when I get there or can I take them as a carry-on on the plane? I thought I read here that some people have had theirs confiscated by security.
You’re correct- some people get through with their poles in their carry on luggage, some don’t. There are so many variables at play that it’s not really worth risking it. You DEFINITELY will not be able to fly out of SCQ with them in your carry on.So do I buy these when I get there or can I take them as a carry-on on the plane? I thought I read here that some people have had theirs confiscated by security.
Or by the pole tips sold by decathlon (the red ones) They last more than one camino, and I use my poles every kilometerNow... about the pole tips. I can only speak for myself and it also depends on the route, but the "little" rubber tips that come with the poles only tend to last me like 4 days before they get a hole in them. I like these...
They tend to last me from say SJPdP to Leon or so on the Frances... hence the multi pack.
I know you can find similar tips in SJPdP at the before mentioned store, and I've also found them at the "big backpack" store in Astorga.
A little approximate physics: the burn rate may increase from faster walking because of the poles, but during a shorter time so the overall burn for the day about the same.increase caloric burn by 20%
Or you go further in the same amount of time.A little approximate physics: the burn rate may increase from faster walking because of the poles, but during a shorter time so the overall burn for the day about the same.
Yes but the assumption I made was you had a fixed distance to walk for the Camino you intend to walk. Say point X to Santiago Cathedral and you had a notional plan of so many days.Or you go further in the same amount of time.
I don't tend to see people running caminos because they have walking poles. Merely increasing their speed by perhaps ½ km / hour give or take a whole lot of human variables. To keep the physics simple the energy burn doesn't change much because of that modest speed change, certainly not a heck of a lot more.you burn a heck of lot more calories running a 10K vs. walking one.
I suspect that, all other things being equal, there will be a difference as one's upper body does more of the work of propelling the body forward. When all the work is done by the lower body, you are using muscles that are better optimised for walking (and running). Doing some of this with the muscles of the upper body that are less optimised for continuous propulsion will result in some increased energy use.To keep the physics simple the energy burn doesn't change much because of that modest speed change, certainly not a heck of a lot more.
We had a disassembled pole in cabin luggage. It looked like we would get to keep it as an assembled stick had just passed through the scanner in the line next to us all by itself in plain sight. Ours though was confiscated. We could have gone back to the airline counter to check the pole separately but the meant using time to retrieve it before boarding our connecting flight and possibly missing the flight (we had no checked in luggage, only cabin bags). Later we saw a guy at the gates double poling it.So do I buy these when I get there or can I take them as a carry-on on the plane? I thought I read here that some people have had theirs confiscated by security.
I like to use poles. Maybe not necessary on some flat areas without stones, rocks or roots but I'll say this...they sure help keep the swelling down in my hands while hiking. Not to mention helpful to relieve stress on knees on the downhill. Useful on uphill too. I'm a fan!Hi, I'm going to do the Portuguese Camino Spiritual Variant from Porto to Santiago. Are there places on this pilgrimage you would recommend hiking poles? I am not in the habit of using them. I have walked the Frances a couple of times and there are places there that they were greatly appreciated. Your suggestions will be appreciated.
Hi, like many others who have responded, I use my poles (rubber tips) on all my walks for all the reasons stated. I remember one particular day on the Portuguese where we came across a very flat, yet very muddy and slippery section. I'm not sure how we would have traversed it without our poles. A man arrived at the albergue soon after us covered in mud from head to toe. He had fallen multiple times on that FLAT section of trail. Luckily, he didn't hurt himself.Hi, I'm going to do the Portuguese Camino Spiritual Variant from Porto to Santiago. Are there places on this pilgrimage you would recommend hiking poles? I am not in the habit of using them. I have walked the Frances a couple of times and there are places there that they were greatly appreciated. Your suggestions will be appreciated.
So true. I have had both experiences. Sometimes they have been allowed, but mostly not. Recently, we tried disassembling our Decathlon telescoping poles in three completely separate parts for the first time, making them shorter and they fit nicely inside our packs on the way home. They were still removed by a TSA worker, and I asked why, so he picked one section up and mimicked banging it over someone's head like a weapon to show me.Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose.
Did he show you the pencil to the throat trick too?[Our poles] were still removed by a TSA worker, and I asked why, so he picked one section up and mimicked banging it over someone's head like a weapon to show me.
I think many people are successful in bringing them out of their country of origin. Has anyone successfully gotten them out through Spain?So true. I have had both experiences. Sometimes they have been allowed, but mostly not. Recently, we tried disassembling our Decathlon telescoping poles in three completely separate parts for the first time, making them shorter and they fit nicely inside our packs on the way home. They were still removed by a TSA worker, and I asked why, so he picked one section up and mimicked banging it over someone's head like a weapon to show me.
I had one guy shortly after nine eleven that wanted to confiscate my nail clippers because of the nail file. I broke it off and handed it to him. He gave me a nasty look and gave me both pieces back..... .Did he show you the pencil to the throat trick too?
Where were you stopped by a TSA worker on the way home? It must have been frustrating to have gotten so close and then to have the poles confiscated.They were still removed by a TSA worker
It was on the way home from Madrid, and yes it was disappointing. I thought I'd be fine because all pieces were disassembled.Where were you stopped by a TSA worker on the way home? It must have been frustrating to have gotten so close and then to have the poles confiscated.
Yes I have, I think twice, but not out of Lavacolla. I usually just leave them behind after my Caminos instead of giving them to "security personnel"...(Edited)I think many people are successful in bringing them out of their country of origin. Has anyone successfully gotten them out through Spain?
I am now really confused. I thought that you said that they were confiscated by a TSA worker. I didn't realise that the TSA provided security at airports outside the US. Am I getting this completely wrong?It was on the way home from Madrid, and yes it was dissappointing. I thought I'd be fine because all pieces were disassembled.
Initialism for The Spanish Authorities?I am now really confused. I thought that you said that they were confiscated by a TSA worker.
Don't be confused, Doug; the problem is me. I'm not sure what Spain calls their airport security personnel as our bags pass through the x-ray machine.I am now really confused. I thought that you said that they were confiscated by a TSA worker. I didn't realise that the TSA provided security at airports outside the US. Am I getting this completely wrong?
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