Poles

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Permalink Reply by Mark McLauchlin on June 14, 2010 at 12:19pm

Hi Linda,

Consider looking at LEKI, they have a good name in the market, light (depending on model), and still affordable.

I have used a pair of LEKI Super Makalu for several years now.

Cheers
Mark

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Permalink Reply by Trailtalk Admin on June 14, 2010 at 2:43pm

Thanks Mark - much appreciated :)

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Permalink Reply by Karen Dowling on June 15, 2010 at 5:55pm

Hi Linda,
Gee I just got a pair from Rangers cost me $50.00 they are telescopic I dont think they are heavy and they work really well for me....

Karen

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Permalink Reply by Trailtalk Admin on June 16, 2010 at 9:39am

Thanks Karen - I'll check them out.
cheers, Linda

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Permalink Reply by Alex Williams on June 16, 2010 at 10:37am

G'day Linda,

I am not a pole person myself but have two walking companions in the east that I have walked many hundreds of km with since they got into poles. They are both big blokes so that will be an indicator of the strength of the poles if nothing else. I was so impressed I purchased a set for my wife Sherrill but she is yet to use them. They are Black Diamond "Switchbacks" I seem to recall paying around $120 0r $140 for the pair from PP in Ringwood (Melbourne). They are 290gms each according to my kitchen scales and collapsed length is about 64cm.
Not sure they are still available as that model, they may have been renamed/replaced.

regards
Alex

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Permalink Reply by Linda Daniels on June 16, 2010 at 12:21pm

Thanks Alex - that gives me a good guide to go by.
cheers, Linda

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Permalink Reply by Ralph Ditton on June 18, 2010 at 3:01pm

Hi Linda,
I am currently testing the Leki Khumbu Aergon Trekking Poles.
They are a speed lock as opposed to the twist lock system.
It has an external adjustment system. Very easy and quick to operate.
They come in at 602 g for the pair, say 300 g each
The cost for the pair are Us$99.95

Ralph

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Permalink Reply by Linda Daniels on June 18, 2010 at 3:27pm

Hi Ralph, Can I ask where you got them from? I notice it was $US so wondered if it was online - and if so, which site.
cheers
Linda

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Permalink Reply by Ralph Ditton on June 18, 2010 at 5:47pm

Linda,
They were sent to me directly by Leki to test.
Go to their website and find out who their reps are. See http://www.leki.com
The hyperlink does not appear to work as I sent the report link and it did not show.
Try this Tiny URL : http://tinyurl.com/2fw5rvx
It should go to my report.
To date I am very happy with them. Used them over the last three weeks and will be using them again on Sunday around Eagle Hill helping with an Introductory Walk.

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Permalink Reply by Linda Daniels on June 19, 2010 at 1:53pm

Thanks Ralph!

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Permalink Reply by Jeelan on June 29, 2010 at 9:01pm

hi Linda

do you plan on using them locally only or also when travelling?

The reason i ask is that i hv previously used Leki Makalus and recently purchased the Super Makalu and i found that the Super Makalu doesnt collapse as small as the Makalu's did. They were much more difficult to store in my bag on a recent overseas trip so that is something you should bear in mind if you intend to travel with your trekking poles..

cheers
Jeelan

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Permalink Reply by Linda Daniels on June 30, 2010 at 9:26am

Hi Jeelan
Thanks for your input - I've just bought the Leki Makalus and will be taking them to NZ. Looking forward to a test run soon - apparently it takes a while to get used to using poles!
cheers
Linda

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