jgiesbrecht
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- Time of past OR future Camino
- Camino Frances, Fisterra, Muxia Sept-Oct 2020
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Me too.Full disclosure: I love pacerpoles (and when I’m told I can’t take them inside, I fold them up and put them in my pack)
I have taken my Pacerpoles, but worried because in at least two albergues I was not allowed to take them inside and was told to stash them with others - which I refused and went to other places. But it just seemed they were more responsibility than I wanted.
I've used regular trekking poles also that I picked up in SJPP.
Honestly, my favorite is just to get one wooden pole in SJPP. That way if I lose it or leave it somewhere, I'm out €10 and just pick up another.
The truth is that except for one or two places, like walking DOWN into Zubiri or DOWN off Perdon, I don't even use them. I end up carrying them.
The only thing I have against the CT ones is that they appear to be two sections so that, even collapsed they will be quite long. You might find it more convenient to buy 3 section ones in Europe and recycle them when you leave unless you really get attached to them - I saw a Japanese pilgrim stop and bow goodbye to his when he left them at the Pilgrim Office.This is a question for any of you who have walked hiked with poles....
What have you used?
I am definitely going to bring a pair to use because I get swollen hands when I walk much, and I know they will def. help on the ups and downs in spots too. I currently have this pair from Canadian Tire and they are working well for me, though I had hoped to get (and didnt lol) pacerpoles for Christmas.. I am willing to take the CT ones now, but I just worry about them lasting for a trip of this extent. The pp link may not be the exact ones I want, it's just for an idea. I know I don't need the fanciest most expensive ones, but obviously I want ones that are going to work and last. If anyone has experience/feedback please feel free to leave it! I've already overspent what I had planned (imagine that), but I do want to have good equipment (weight of it is important) and a better chance to complete this walk, which is my first.
Outbound Ascend Trekking Poles | Canadian Tire
Outbound Ascend Trekking Poles feature an anti-shock construction | Canadian Tirewww.canadiantire.ca
CARBON DUAL LOCK Pacerpole Package (Pair) + Mesh Bag + 9cm Baskets + Extra Pair of Rubber Feet - Pacerpole.com
Pair of Pacerpole 3-section Carbon fibre shafts with a Lever locking mechanism, and a Positive-lock-pin on the bottom section, 4cm diameter baskets, and rubber feet. Plus mesh bag, 9cm baskets, extra pair of rubber feet and User Guide. MAX LENGTH : 133cm MIN USEABLE LENGTH : 97cm COLLAPSED...shop.pacerpole.com
If you collapse your pacer poles and put them in your ruck I don't see why there should be a problem. In all my years I have never seen anyone take full length poles into an Albergue in the first placeThings change and as I seldom use Albergues perhaps a new problem has arisen! Big stores like Ingles Cortes etc do a good range of poles which whilst not being up to pacer pole standards will serve the purpose. I have never been a fan of single poles as physically they cause me more problems than they are worth. With arthritis, hip muscle problems, Meniere's disease etc. etc. I need all the help I can get. Mind you , not being a dog worshipper either, I can see the advantage of a large, long heavy wooden pole in certain occasions
The Malingerer.
For my first Camino I bought very cheap poles from Lidl. They’re still going strong all these years later and I have even lent them to people who were off on their first caminoWife had used cheap poles bought in Spain/France Decathlons twice - both times they were as good as new after each camino despite daily use.
I would like this to be my experience, but it isn't.I use poles on weekly walks with a group of women. We have been walking for years and I have never seen poles wear out or break.
Hi, going with what you've got won't hinder your Camino, one iota. My first ever poles were from the bargain bucket at my local camping store.£5 per pair. That set a pattern for me, regarding all poles. You'll be inundated, with expert advice on this forum. lots of personal preference! Learning through your own tried and tested methods, is what counts! Gain your own experience, you'll be far more able, in the long run! Enjoy your Camino. WildThis is a question for any of you who have walked hiked with poles....
What have you used?
I am definitely going to bring a pair to use because I get swollen hands when I walk much, and I know they will def. help on the ups and downs in spots too. I currently have this pair from Canadian Tire and they are working well for me, though I had hoped to get (and didnt lol) pacerpoles for Christmas.. I am willing to take the CT ones now, but I just worry about them lasting for a trip of this extent. The pp link may not be the exact ones I want, it's just for an idea. I know I don't need the fanciest most expensive ones, but obviously I want ones that are going to work and last. If anyone has experience/feedback please feel free to leave it! I've already overspent what I had planned (imagine that), but I do want to have good equipment (weight of it is important) and a better chance to complete this walk, which is my first.
Outbound Ascend Trekking Poles | Canadian Tire
Outbound Ascend Trekking Poles feature an anti-shock construction | Canadian Tirewww.canadiantire.ca
CARBON DUAL LOCK Pacerpole Package (Pair) + Mesh Bag + 9cm Baskets + Extra Pair of Rubber Feet - Pacerpole.com
Pair of Pacerpole 3-section Carbon fibre shafts with a Lever locking mechanism, and a Positive-lock-pin on the bottom section, 4cm diameter baskets, and rubber feet. Plus mesh bag, 9cm baskets, extra pair of rubber feet and User Guide. MAX LENGTH : 133cm MIN USEABLE LENGTH : 97cm COLLAPSED...shop.pacerpole.com
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