Walking sticks

[Fisher-Dude]

I'm considering them for hunting this year.

So, what's your experience with them - brands? prices? weight? are they worth packing around?

TIA

[Buckman]

I use old ski poles that I buy from the Salvation army for $5.00 a set, they work great!

[Krico]

Trekking poles saved my sheep hunt last year, would have been screwed without them. Great for long trips in rugged terrain. Not sure they'll help much with the quad though. Lots of brands available. Old ski poles work fine, the telescoping ones are nice though as they are generally lighter and take up less space-but are of course more expensive.

[K-1]

Pick one up off the ground. Use it, abuse it, then throw it away. Cost - 0$.

[todbartell]

I could see how you might need some support when working your way through this stuff all day!

http://www.bcnorth.ca/images/Trails/SinclairTrail2.jpg

[tuchodi]

I have used the shock absorber type for about 10 years and it has saved my knees many times. I bought the light alum ones from cabela's. There are lots of companys carring them now but I would stick with alum shock absorbing type. Well worth the money.

[Steeleco]

I too bought a shock absorbing one, mostly because the top end can be changed to install a "V" type rifle rest. Haven't used it a whole lot as it was bought for my son to have a steady rest on, as the rifle is still a task for him to free hold. It's worked real good so far and I expect it will be well worth the $12 I paid for it!!!

[Fisher-Dude]

I could see how you might need some support when working your way through this stuff all day!

http://www.bcnorth.ca/images/Trails/SinclairTrail2.jpg

Haha, but if I see someone out doing that with a quad, I'll use my sticks to smack 'em on da side a da head!

Is there any criteria for how long the sticks should be relative to your height?

[Steeleco]

Is there any criteria for how long the sticks should be relative to your height?The one I bought (e-bay) is telescoping, has a choice of a nub for walking, the V I mentioned or just a plain thread for a camera or spotter.

Like this one http://cgi.ebay.com/Hammers-Shooting-Stick-Monopod-Lightweight-Alloy_W0QQitemZ180145055019QQihZ008QQcategoryZ7395 9QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[lip_ripper00]

I saw something last week that peaked my interest, www.slingstix.com (http://www.slingstix.com) anybody use them?

[Steeleco]

How much are they here Steve?
http://cgi.ebay.com/SlingStix-Sling-Stix-Shooting-Stick-Black-Brand-NEW_W0QQitemZ150147316881QQihZ005QQcategoryZ73959Q QssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[lip_ripper00]

How much are they here Steve?
http://cgi.ebay.com/SlingStix-Sling-Stix-Shooting-Stick-Black-Brand-NEW_W0QQitemZ150147316881QQihZ005QQcategoryZ73959Q QssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
69.00 + tax @ Stillwater in Ladner

[Steeleco]

That's a good price compared to the hassle of mail order!

[Stone Sheep Steve]

I've got a pair of Komperdell Thermogrips. Adjustable height, very light and strong. Paid about $140 for the pair.
Stripped a pair of inserts once so it's good to have an extra set in your pack. The inserts are cheap but a life saver.

We just did a 12 hour food drop hike to Joe Lake and back on Tuesday. My knee started giving me grief just when we got near the top. If I didn't have the poles it would have been a lot worse. That's the first time any of my knees have given me grief. I guess that's what I have to look forward to in "life after 40":(.

Trekking poles certainly help spread some of the workload to your upper body.
I highy recommend them. They really shine whan coming down the steep stuff fully loaded. Throw some snow into the picture and they're an absolute must!!

SSS

[Fisher-Dude]

SSS, where did you get those? Locally?

Sucks about the knee. It's all downhill from here buddy. Watch for upcoming pre-hunting season sales on quads, you're gonna need one!

[GoatGuy]

I guess that's what I have to look forward to in "life after 40"

SSS



:cry::cry::cry: !!!!!!!!!!!!!

[GoatGuy]

I'm considering them for hunting this year.

So, what's your experience with them - brands? prices? weight? are they worth packing around?

TIA

Hunting with them? They're for hiking + they're for people that hike.

All that money must be burning a hole in your pocket.

[Krico]

Oh yeah, forgot to add, they are perfect for sitting your binos on for long periods of glassing-really help to stabilize the view.

[Stone Sheep Steve]

I got them from Outdoor Adventure Gear. I think I had to order them in.

GG won't use them for Sheep hunting as they are for hiking. Not horseback touring:-D. I may have to get one of those for my retirement years:wink:.

One of the best things about them is that they double for poles for a lightweight backpack tarp when the nearest stick/tree is miles away.

http://usera.imagecave.com/BrentT/stonehunt2005.jpg


SSS

[kutenay]

I have Komperdell C3 carbon trekkers, they are a gawdsend for old geezers (like me) who still carry packs into the alpine. I don't like the shock absorber type, but, Lekis are excellent poles as are MSRs and Komperdells.

I never go without them now, even on day hikes and they can do double duty as tarp poles, femur splints and several other things when in the bush. The C3s are best used with the length equal to your arms extended from your sides at a level as this is close to how you usually hold them.

[Jagermeister]

Quality and in-expensive too.

http://www.leevalley.com/garden/page.aspx?c=1&p=52925&cat=2,40725,45454