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I Need New Trekking Poles

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 mypyrex 24 May 2010
I can get by with my ancient ones for this summer but I'm wondering if it would be cheaper to buy a new pair in Kathmandu when I go there in October. Any recommendations?
 steev 24 May 2010
In reply to mypyrex:

If you want to use them in winter you might find flick-lock mechanisms easier to use then the twist-lock ones.

Other than that, they just sticks, innit?
OP mypyrex 24 May 2010
In reply to steev: How do flick-locks work? Sorry to sound ignorant.
 steev 24 May 2010
In reply to mypyrex:

The flick-locks have a little catch that you operate with your thumb. Find them less prone to ice and easier to use with gloves on than the normal leki type ones.
OP mypyrex 24 May 2010
In reply to steev:
> (In reply to mypyrex)
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> The flick-locks have a little catch that you operate with your thumb. Find them less prone to ice and easier to use with gloves on than the normal leki type ones.

Thanks for that.

 antoniusblock 24 May 2010
In reply to mypyrex: the alpkit ones are cheap (and decent)
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