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Although I have used folding poles in the past, I am now using telescoping poles for two reasons:At first glance it may appear that folding poles breakdown into a smaller package, but that's not entirely true. The folding poles will be shorter of course, but they are bulkier since there are 3 pieces instead of one collapsed pole. So, if you put them in the side pocket of your pack, the telescoping poles will stick above the top of your pack but the folders will take more room in the pocket. Many Osprey packs have trekking pole holders, which I don't think would work so well with folding poles.
Assuming you can't get your poles through TSA anyway and don't need to store them completely in your pack, which style is people's preference and why?
Were they twist lock or clip lock? It's hard to picture how the clip lock poles could get jammed.I won’t go back to telescoping poles after mine became stuck in the full length position on Camino because of the dust that jammed the sliding mechanism in a manner that could not be fixed “out there”.
I found I didn’t have the strength to tighten the mechanism enough to hold under pressure, nor the strength to loosen it if it was tightened enough. But those were old poles; perhaps the newer telescoping poles no longer use the tightening and untightening mechanism.… I won’t go back to telescoping poles after mine became stuck in the full length position
Honestly... I forget. They were whatever I could buy in the small outfitter in SJPdP. By mid-meseta they were no longer "height adjustable" (I had been altering them for long ascents or descents).Were they twist lock or clip lock? It's hard to picture how the clip lock poles could get jammed.
None of this makes much sense to me, perhaps because none of these things are key distinctions in the market. Four section telescoping poles can be shorter than similar three section folding poles, and there are folding poles with a telescoping top section that allows for a limited range of length adjustment.At first glance it may appear that folding poles breakdown into a smaller package, but that's not entirely true. The folding poles will be shorter of course, but they are bulkier since there are 3 pieces instead of one collapsed pole. So, if you put them in the side pocket of your pack, the telescoping poles will stick above the top of your pack but the folders will take more room in the pocket. Many Osprey packs have trekking pole holders, which I don't think would work so well with folding poles.
Assuming you can't get your poles through TSA anyway and don't need to store them completely in your pack, which style is people's preference and why?
By "break them down" I assume you mean unlatch and fold them? (Not taking apart in any way!)I only break them down to pack inside the pack.
I agree about the Pacer poles. I used a pair of carbon ones on my Camino. Occasionally I'd catch one in a drain grating but they always survived and I still have and use them. They help with my stride and make me more secure on rough ground. One also acts as a monopod for a camera. Wonderful poles.Although I have used folding poles in the past, I am now using telescoping poles for two reasons:
1. I've become a fan of Pacer Poles (http://pacerpole.com). All their models are telescoping.
2. I have an Osprey backpack with a trekking pole holder, which works very well with telescoping poles. I'm not sure how it would hold folding poles.
My Osprey pack is long enough to pack my Pacer Poles entirely inside, allowing me to check my backpack as baggage when I travel by plane.
Yes, was not clear. My Leki poles fold in 3 pieces...very small and easily fit in a small pack.By "break them down" I assume you mean unlatch and fold them? (Not taking apart in any way!)
Were they twist lock or clip lock? It's hard to picture how the clip lock poles could get jammed.
I use Cnoc carbin z poles and had them for about 6 years. I also put them in my pack back and carry them on with no issues. I have traveled with then to 2 Caminos, Iraq, Liberia and several other European countries.Only ever used one brand of trekking poles and that's Black Diamond carbon z poles fold to ~ 12" weigh less than 16 ounces, and never had a problem at airports or when boarding airplane with my carry-on backpack.
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