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  1. 06-03-2016, 06:58 PM #1
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tussock View Post
    Everyone I have seen using them leaned way forward when they walked, which I imagine makes them superb. Leaning forward into your pack straps without poles will wreck your knees. Probably still wreck them, but not everyone can stand tall in a heavy pack.

    I'v used one stick for ever, but its a 4lb hammer with 1200mm handle. Great for clearing ferns out of the way.
    Strange thing to carry hunting tussock, a hammer....
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    Quote Originally Posted by Wildman View Post
    Strange thing to carry hunting tussock, a hammer....
    Not as strange as carrying a rifle hunting.
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    Quote Originally Posted by TeRei View Post
    Not as strange as carrying a rifle hunting.
    Get your dog to carry it in their dog pack?
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