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Daddee
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PostPosted: 7/19/2004, 8:16 pm    Post subject: One more time for hiking poles..... Reply to topic Reply with quote

I'm too lazy to read through all the posts on the topic that we've had, and I don't remember this being addressed, so can someone please tell me if they help with back problems?

We all know that they help with knee/hip problems for some people, I'm curious to know if they help with back problems too.

Please say yes.
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PostPosted: 7/19/2004, 9:25 pm    Post subject: Reply to topic Reply with quote

I would have to say yes because on uphill sections being able to push off the poles helps to keep you more upright and not as hunched over. But thats just my opinion. I use my hiking poles on all my big hikes but just doing Piestewa Peak the other day my back hurt w/o them. Not sure if that was directly why but I don't think they would have hurt.
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PostPosted: 7/19/2004, 10:22 pm    Post subject: Reply to topic Reply with quote

Daddee...

Use em and see if you can go >1 mile. That should tell ya ...

I'd think they will at least to some extent
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PostPosted: 7/19/2004, 10:31 pm    Post subject: Reply to topic Reply with quote

I've got an extra pair you can borrow for a while if ya want. Definitely check it out first. I think they will make a difference.

Let me know.
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PostPosted: 7/20/2004, 7:55 am    Post subject: Reply to topic Reply with quote

I use them for every type of hike and I can tell you this: they help my knees more than anything else and they are great on the triceps. As far as the back I'm not sure, but if I'm not favoring my knees all the time the back has got to be better.
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PostPosted: 7/20/2004, 8:01 am    Post subject: Reply to topic Reply with quote

Daddee I would say yes... anything that is going to give you extra support and help hauling your load will help... to what extent I can not say but I am certain they would help.
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PostPosted: 7/20/2004, 8:37 am    Post subject: Reply to topic Reply with quote

That's kind of what I was figuring as well. My only concern is it using the poles might cause you to use your back and shoulder muscles more and put extra torque on your back muscles.

I think Desertgirl and Tom are right. I need to try it and see.

Maybe I'll bum those poles off of you at the shootout Tom.
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PostPosted: 7/20/2004, 9:21 am    Post subject: Reply to topic Reply with quote

Daddee wrote:
Maybe I'll bum those poles off of you at the shootout Tom.


Chuckle"AZH shootout", makes me giggle!
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PostPosted: 7/21/2004, 2:49 pm    Post subject: Reply to topic Reply with quote

I happen to have a couple extra pairs of ski poles. If anyone is interested in taking them off my hands they would make for a great trial run to see if you even like trekking poles.
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PostPosted: 9/3/2004, 2:37 pm    Post subject: Reply to topic Reply with quote

to answer 2 questions, one another post about camera mounts, and two about trekking poles, here is a link to an eBay store where you can find several super cheap hiking poles and other stuff. I got a LEKI A/S photo hiking staff (one) for the low price of $20 brand new with tags. They have several to choose from. Retail on this pole is $75
http://stores.ebay.com/The-Mountain-Hut_W0QQsspagenameZl2QQtZkm
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PostPosted: 9/3/2004, 2:50 pm    Post subject: Reply to topic Reply with quote

I got my precip jacket from the same place Mike. they have really good deals!
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PostPosted: 9/3/2004, 5:44 pm    Post subject: Reply to topic Reply with quote

Popular outdoor outfitters sells good, cheap (price) trekking poles. My wife and I have used them since 2001 and love em! Laughing
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