So....
Knees are getting shagged.
See more and more hunters using walking poles.
What are your thoughts?....and yes 450 senior footy games hasn't helped this old prop....but not wanting to stop my big trips just yet.
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So....
Knees are getting shagged.
See more and more hunters using walking poles.
What are your thoughts?....and yes 450 senior footy games hasn't helped this old prop....but not wanting to stop my big trips just yet.
I use a manuka walking pole it's bedn a game changer for me :cool:
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So many different techniques for climbing, descending and side hilling
They are a big help in most situations. Make sure you get a pair.
If I'm not carrying a rifle I always use one, they make a big difference.
Just got some off trademe, bout 50 bucks.
Seem pretty light but sturdy but haven't used them yet.
just got a pair today will be tested in the next few days.
I use a pair on anything longer than a day walk, or if it is steep/hilly.
A godsend with a decent load on your back.
Only place I don't use them is in tight bush or track clearing, you get tangles up or you lose one in the bush lawyer
For $60 you can get a carbon fiber set off Aliexpress. Light as, been great, and at least $150 cheaper than what you can get in NZ!
I use a pair all the time.
Started using them this year, they really do make a difference, coming down hill is a huge difference in terms of stress and loading on the knee's go.
I got a cheap pair that are telescopic from Rebel sports on sale for $15 and they seem solid so far after 5 - 6 trips in the hills.
I now use a single pole when walking with my rifle on pack. Don’t like using two but having one is very handy for spreading the load and providing extra balance etc.
Yep I use them. Mine doubles as my tent pole for my single tent too.
Get some. Uphill can help a bit. On flat pretty good. Downhill a big help for taking the load off the knees. Pays to practise a bit. I still tangle now and then but they are slowly becoming second nature. For big steps down pays to test the pole rest before committing. Also a help when crossing waterways.
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I've been thinking of getting a a walking pole as after breaking my ankle, walking downhill and sidling is a bit of a mission still. Going uphill is sweet as though. Funny I was thinking the other day how so many look down their nose at walking poles as being a bit wussy. Yet no one has ever said that about a high country shepherd with a manuka or lancewood walking staff ;) I saw a study a while ago that said a pair of poles takes 25% of the strain off the knees. That's a helluva difference! And could mean another 10-years or more of being able to tackle the hill country.
Greetings All,
I was wondering the same thing when out for my walk yesterday. I have always used handy trees and shrubs for support on the steep slippery stuff which is fine when they are handy. Will give it some thought.
Regards Grandpamac.
They seem a good accessory, trekking pole, tent pole.
You can get trekking poles where you can remove the top knob and they have a camera screw attachment so you get a camera monopod.
A camera monopod trekking pole can become a shooting support by adding another accessory.
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also .... tape a giant salt crystal in the fork and you get a wizard's staff.
I mainly use one if packing in .
Really good if you're walking up a creek with slippery rocks
They are a must have mate, especially when carrying a heavy load !!
The rubber feet for them are also worthwhile particularly on rocky ground [emoji6]
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Thumbs up for poles. Spend the extra and get the ones with the built in shock absorber thingie. You might think it’s a gimmick - until you try to use non-shockie’d poles
Thumbs up on the Manuka pole. And the camera /V mount on top. They’re great.
Poles not only help on the day - your post walk recovery is much faster after having used them!!!
I never go in the bush on my trap lines without a walking pole – a fixed length paint roller pole – a steel shell that will take all my weight on a slope – it has saved me countless times
A friend uses an adjustable pole – less than $10
https://www.bunnings.co.nz/haydn-0-7...nsion_p0568920
I use a manuka hill stick at work when i am mustering by foot, makes a huge difference and a stick can take a lot of weight when swinging off it, have tried a alloy walking pole for work and not the same. Trust a piece of manuka or lace wood more then alloy.
But when hunting with a pack i take a alloy walking pole and when not in use its good to be able to tie to side of pack. I found it makes a big different
https://www.mtngear.nz/product/mtnstick
This is what I use for a number of years now
Was 60 dollars sorry.
https://www.trademe.co.nz/3000588394
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Highly recommend, great for slippery ascents and descents when loaded up.
I bought a decent pair of Leki branded ones with clamps on them, didn't want cheap or carbon as the consequences of one folding up or breaking on a steep descent could be quite serious.
I've pinched one of the wife's ski poles to try out, have to get past the rifle always in my hands first though, that'll be odd.
Macpac have a pair for $69.99
https://www.macpac.co.nz/macpac-a3-t...es/113343.html
Never had a manuka pole let go or fold up on me and they cost almost nothing apart from a bit of time and your chosen oil....just saying
@BRADS What's wrong with them? :)
I went through about 4 pairs before I gave up on them, some just fell apart others bent really easily
I never got more than a trip from a pair, I learnt like binos and scopes you get what you pay for with poles, brought a Leki had it for 3 or 4 years now can beat possums with it hook it in tree roots and its still as good as new.
Others may of had better luck but thats my experience, for the record most my gear is macpac I just wouldn't waste any more money on those poles.
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Only a cocky would fuck 4 pairs (8poles) before trying something else :thumbsup:
Im taking the piss of course brads and I haven't even used mine yet.
I bought mine with the intention of useing them only to steady myself while I regain use of my leg and rebuild strenght in it.
Having never used the pussy sticks before I imagined them only being used as a steadying stick for the frail on uneven terrain and as such not subjected to any real load.?