Jul 27, 2015 · The tips which are on there now are simply pressed on the end of the pole, but can be stuck on pretty good. You can cup the pole with a pair of pliers just above the plastic, then wack the top of the pliers with a hammer. (You need a third hand to do this, so get some help). After a couple of blows of the hammer the end should come flying off.

Dec 9, 2010 · I started backpacking in the late 70's using a hiking stick.They didn't make the high tech poles that are poupular now.Seems like back then some hikers used no stick.Well things have changed.I had some cool hiking sticks but still they were sticks.I use a single Leki Wanderfreund which has a cool handle which can be gripped several different ...

Oct 1, 2014 · I quite often walk with the camera attached to the pole. If you hold the pole off the ground as you walk for short distances it is a pretty steady shot. When you stop, it acts like a monopole and you can slowly rotate the pole resting on the ground and get pretty decent 360s. Go to the GoPro site and you will find the mount.

Sep 7, 2013 · There is no perfect support system. Flexible poles definitely break or get lost, trekking poles break, but that's where ingenuity and spare paracord, trees, or stout sticks come in. Poles just make it easy. I trust my trekking pole more than a flimsy tent pole any day, but the trekking pole sees abuse all day.

Oct 30, 2004 · Carbon fiber and graphite shafts are used in fishing rods because they transmit vibration very well- you can feel what your lure is doing in the water far better than the older fiberglass rods did. I wonder whether this type hiking pole will transmit shock to your hands more than a Leki would....

Oct 18, 2010 · I plan on bringing a fishing line with a small hook to use on the end of my hiking pole during my 2011 thru hike. has anybody done this before? seems like a great way to keep occupied and catch some dinner, plus its weighs nothing, Its gonna be a must on my pack list, at least for me.:-?:-?:-?

Aug 10, 2009 · Hi all! I'm a bit of a newbie here, but I'm doing some research for a personal project about hiking / trekking poles and opinions about them.

Nov 15, 2012 · That's why I would recommend purchasing dedicated tarp poles preferably something like the UL CF poles sold by Mountain Laurel Designs (28" rear pole, 42" front pole, they break down into a 16" long package, the shorter one breaks down in two and the longer tri-folds, they are strong but do flex some especially the longer one, 2.6 oz for the ...

Jan 3, 2005 · Trekking poles have a different function than a hiking staff. Trekking poles are metal and fairly devoid of nostalgia and such. Hiking poles are frequently carved and decorated by the user. Hiking poles help with balance, but are otherwise little use, unless you manage to attach a screw to let it serve as monopod for your camera.

Sep 1, 2004 · My bamboo hiking stick is about 3/4 inch in diameter at the base, maybe 1 inch at the top. I epoxyed a 7/8 inch diameter copper plumbing joint on the bottom for durability. I put a 1 inch rubber cane tip, for the tree hugging environmentalist, that …