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  1. Wildhogget

    Sarria to SDC Poles/sticks?

    Ok here is a question for the forum, I am performing my first ever Camino and was thinking on this section do I really need my walking poles? is it really required for this last section? I don't want the route spoilt by researching it all I want to take the experiance as it happens, but putting...
  2. M

    Walking Poles

    OK, pole experts... I bought myself a pair of rather nice carbon fibre poles the other day to assist my aging knees on the hills. I watched a couple of youtube vids on pole length and "how to" and thought I had it sussed. Only to find that I strongly resembled the Monster in Young Frankenstein...
  3. D

    Walking the Camino Frances with Rheumatoid Arthritis - Need Advice on Poles

    I will be walking the Camino Frances in Sept/Oct 2024 and have recently had a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis, which is bothering my hands. Does anyone have experience with either the Pacer poles or the Activator pole, specifically in the hand part? I’ve already tried the regular Trail Buddy...
  4. Nezabudka

    Second-hand walking poles

    Hi all, Just wondering if there is an option of ordering donated walking poles to be delivered to the starting point somehow? Travelling with hand-luggage only. I will start from Burgos, my parents join me from Ponferrada. So three pairs would be left after in SdC. I do not mind bying, just...
  5. Bruster

    Hiking Poles

    Hi, I'm going to do the Portuguese Camino Spiritual Variant from Porto to Santiago. Are there places on this pilgrimage you would recommend hiking poles? I am not in the habit of using them. I have walked the Frances a couple of times and there are places there that they were greatly...
  6. C

    Bring My Own Walking Cane

    Someone made ma a walking cane that I would like to bring to the Camino for my walk. It is about 5 feet tall and in one piece. I am traveling form the United States. Has anyone brought a cane on board the plane and if so how did you accomplish that? I would be blessed to have this on my...
  7. Maxetout

    Poles

    Hi I’ll be walking my first Camino from Sarria next month and think I’ll want walking poles! Should i bring them with me (from Australia) or are there poles others have left behind. I don’t own any but am considering Black Friday sales!! Thanks in nervous anticipation
  8. A

    Collapsed black diamond z poles don’t lock anymore

    Hi all. I bought my z poles a while back and collapsed them in storage. I recently pulled them out for a new hike and saw that the plastic inserts inside the poles started to degrade. When I try to extend it, the joints are loose and don’t lock anymore so the extended pole isn’t secure...
  9. J

    Hiking stick instead of walking poles

    I'm aware that lots of people swear by using hiking poles (one in each hand and made from aluminum I think) and I'm seriously considering using them. I think though that I'd like to go old school and use a wooden hiking stick (or staff). Is that a good idea or am I just being romantic? If I...
  10. Stephan the Painter

    Hiking Poles with Angled Grips similar to Pacer Poles?

    I'm looking at buying some hiking poles. I'm thinking about Pacer polls. And when I look at pictures of them, it seems that it's the angle of the handle that makes those polls different. I'm almost sure I saw some poles in a Spanish Decathlon with similar handles, but I'm not finding that on the...
  11. B

    No trekking poles in Porto

    my friend and I are staring the coastal walk from porto to Santiago tomorrow September 29th. We came from US and didn’t want to check our backpacks due to taking poles on our flight. Figured we’d buy a cheap pair in Porto on arrival. Decathalon completely sold out. Camping store had 1pair of...
  12. BombayBill

    Say No! to rubber tips on your poles.

    Say no to the rubber tips you can add to your poles. Here’s my argument. What is the number 1 purpose of your poles? It’s to keep you from falling and suffering an ignominious end to your Camino because of a torn knee, twisted ankle or wrenched back. What’s the purpose of the rubber tips? Only...
  13. Siegfried

    Trekking poles purchase in Madrid

    Hi community Has anybody an idea where to buy trekking poles near the Madrid Chamartin train station ? I have only short time to change from airpot to train and would like to get some simple poles.
  14. t2andreo

    Another article on why, and how to use trekking poles

    I came across this yesterday evening in my reading. It has general import to all pilgrims. So, here is the link: https://www.popsci.com/diy/how-to-use-trekking-poles/?amp Yes, I know this subject has been done to death. But, this was a particularly well written and researched article. So, I...
  15. MARSKA

    Buy stix in Pamplona/St. Jean, where?

    I hope someone can recommend or suggest a specific store from which to purchase sticks in either Pamplona or St. Jean. I've decided to purchase them in Spain rather than toting them with me from the USA. It is very helpful to me to have a specific store named in one of these two locations...
  16. trecile

    Stick stashers - a clever way to temporarily stow your hiking poles

    I recently came across this product that looks like an easy way to temporarily stow your hiking poles. It consists of magnets - you attach one set to your poles, and the other to your backpack. Here's the website, though I bet that someone could come up with a DIY solution too...
  17. Ungawawa

    Change of rules on checking in hiking poles at SCQ airport

    A little bad news for hiking pole users. It used to be the case that with the large numbers of pilgrims at Santiago airport arriving with hiking poles the airport staff there were okay with checking in your hiking poles at no additional cost. However, returning from my latest camino two days ago...
  18. K

    Buy - get walking poles in Santiago or Sarria

    Hi, Any suggestions on where I can buy walking poles in Santiago or Sarria? I’m doing the walk from Sarria.
  19. BrendanRoach

    Using Trekking Poles

    Hi All Have any novices used trekking poles? Did it help? Did your arms get tired? Thanks
  20. A

    Quiet pole tips?

    I will be walking with a friend in a few weeks. I use walking poles every step of the way ( keeps my hands from swelling) and have Eddie Bauer collapsible poles I will take. The sound of the poles on pavement drives my friend crazy _ I have replacement tips, but any suggestions for a type...

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