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Phenomenal photo! You have a great touch with the camera.
Funny thing about the South -- your deer are about 1/3 the size of our Ohio deer, but your largemouth bass are about 3 times the size of ours. Never quite been able to work that one out.
Funny thing about the South -- your deer are about 1/3 the size of our Ohio deer, but your largemouth bass are about 3 times the size of ours. Never quite been able to work that one out.
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Hey sissy - what kind of camera are you using? I have a big Nikon DSLR that I love, but I find that I don't really want to lug it around when I am hiking, unless I am going on a special photog trip. Do you use something smaller for just carrying around? Nice picture!
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Beautiful pic. Almost as if she was posing for you!
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nerdgrrl I have a Canon Powershot SX40, with 35x optical and 4x digital zoom. It has an electric viewfinder, which I prefer to the screen although it has that, too. I mostly shoot on "automatic"---very smart camera for dumbies. I like to take pictures of wildlife, and the deer, otters, birds, etc. won't hold that pose while I change settings.
I have a Powershot SX20, too, but it has had issues ever since I dropped it in the lake.
I have a Powershot SX20, too, but it has had issues ever since I dropped it in the lake.
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Poppet, and anyone else who may have some advice. Several years ago when my back was killing me (although now I think my deteriorating hip was responsible for much of that pain) I bought an inexpensive pair of Coleman trekking poles, hoping I'd be able to continue the hiking that I loved. Nope, still too much pain, so I gave up one more thing that I enjoyed (horseback riding and inline skating had already fallen by the wayside.)
So now, almost 9 weeks post-op, I am able to walk several miles, using one trekking pole. I haven't tried using two, because I take a lot of pictures and it is just too unwieldy to have both hands busy. This seems to be working well for me, and I'm sure I will continue to use the pole in all future hikes. I'd like to get something lighter weight, and foldable for portability, and I'd like to get a pair because if I do any hiking in the mountains I'd like that extra stability and support.
Any suggestions for poles? Brands, types, etc? This is something important that I plan to use a lot for a long time, so price is not the primary factor. I'm just not sure what features are most important.
And, I'm not doing myself any disservice by using just one, am I? Keeping in mind that where I hike in Florida is mostly flat and what hills we have are very gentle. More concern with soft sand and roots to trip over.
Thanks in advance for any advice
So now, almost 9 weeks post-op, I am able to walk several miles, using one trekking pole. I haven't tried using two, because I take a lot of pictures and it is just too unwieldy to have both hands busy. This seems to be working well for me, and I'm sure I will continue to use the pole in all future hikes. I'd like to get something lighter weight, and foldable for portability, and I'd like to get a pair because if I do any hiking in the mountains I'd like that extra stability and support.
Any suggestions for poles? Brands, types, etc? This is something important that I plan to use a lot for a long time, so price is not the primary factor. I'm just not sure what features are most important.
And, I'm not doing myself any disservice by using just one, am I? Keeping in mind that where I hike in Florida is mostly flat and what hills we have are very gentle. More concern with soft sand and roots to trip over.
Thanks in advance for any advice
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Hi sissy
Quick reply as I have to get ready for work (slept in).
Check out the article I wrote on Nordic Walking, it is in the social room. Nordic Walking poles are the answer for you! Light weight, titanium and if you get the Leki brand they have a collapsible range that makes it easier to travel with.
I have to run now, but tag me if you have any questions and I will get back to you tonight after work.
Hugs xx
Quick reply as I have to get ready for work (slept in).
Check out the article I wrote on Nordic Walking, it is in the social room. Nordic Walking poles are the answer for you! Light weight, titanium and if you get the Leki brand they have a collapsible range that makes it easier to travel with.
I have to run now, but tag me if you have any questions and I will get back to you tonight after work.
Hugs xx
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Just logged on quickly - at work:(
Did you get chance to look at my article and google www.leki.com
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Just logged on quickly - at work:(
Did you get chance to look at my article and google www.leki.com
Hugs
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Poppet I read the article some time ago, but I haven't had a chance to check the link yet. I just got home a little while ago from kayaking. I had done some research on Nordic Walking poles vs. Trekking poles. I think really light weight trekking poles might be more consistent with the hiking I'm doing, since I won't be walking for exercise per se. I'm still not sure exactly how the two differ and I'm sure the link will be helpful and explain since they make both.
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Sissy,
I have a pair if Black Mountain poles I got at REI. They have a wide variety of poles - so check to see the recommended uses to see which will work best for you.
I have a pair if Black Mountain poles I got at REI. They have a wide variety of poles - so check to see the recommended uses to see which will work best for you.
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Hey sissy - I use black diamond trekking poles and love them. I use them for both hiking and snowshoeing since I can swap in baskets for the snowshoeing. Also, I prefer the flick-lock method of locking the poles to the twist kind. This is mostly because I am often out I the cold and the twist lock ones can freeze. Or at least I had a pair that did. It is really annoying. Freezing won't be an issue when you hike.
Because I hike in the mountains and because I have one bad knee (yes I totally expect to be over on the knee side at some point in my future) I use two poles. I deal with the camera (usually take a point and shoot on long hikes) by hooking its case to the chest strap on my pack. Keeps the camera easily accessible but I can use both hands for poles. The poles have straps that I keep around my wrists, so I can just let them drop when I need to get a quick shot. I tell you the poles really take a lot of the stress off my knees. Not sure about hips since I pretty much had to stop serious hiking when hip really started to act up. I read somewhere that if used properly they can reduce the force on your knees by 30 % on steepish descents, and based on my experience I believe it! Of course, neither cold nor steep descents are likely to be issues for you, but even on uneven trails the two poles really help for balance. i find this is especially true when I am getting fatigued.
Dede is right, you might want to chat with a knowledgable sales person and see what they have to say, as well. Even better if you can try out different poles and see what you like. Also, there are videos on you tube about using trekking poles. I also like to shop at REI, but it looks like the closest one to you is in GA. You might want to take a look at their web site though. They often have guides about what to look for when purchasing a product (features, trade offs, etc)
Because I hike in the mountains and because I have one bad knee (yes I totally expect to be over on the knee side at some point in my future) I use two poles. I deal with the camera (usually take a point and shoot on long hikes) by hooking its case to the chest strap on my pack. Keeps the camera easily accessible but I can use both hands for poles. The poles have straps that I keep around my wrists, so I can just let them drop when I need to get a quick shot. I tell you the poles really take a lot of the stress off my knees. Not sure about hips since I pretty much had to stop serious hiking when hip really started to act up. I read somewhere that if used properly they can reduce the force on your knees by 30 % on steepish descents, and based on my experience I believe it! Of course, neither cold nor steep descents are likely to be issues for you, but even on uneven trails the two poles really help for balance. i find this is especially true when I am getting fatigued.
Dede is right, you might want to chat with a knowledgable sales person and see what they have to say, as well. Even better if you can try out different poles and see what you like. Also, there are videos on you tube about using trekking poles. I also like to shop at REI, but it looks like the closest one to you is in GA. You might want to take a look at their web site though. They often have guides about what to look for when purchasing a product (features, trade offs, etc)
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I went to the Leki site, but unfortunately, the two pages where they explain the anatomy of trekking and NW poles, I get a question mark instead of the info
Why does this happen when you really want to know something? I am thinking, though, that trekking poles will be what I need, given the kind of walking I'll be doing. And also, I do want to get back to the mountains next summer for the first time in years.
dede62, I am a member of REI and also have their Visa card, so I try to purchase from them whenever possible, even though it has to be online. I doubt there are any knowledgeable salespeople down here regarding hiking/NW---I should check the hikers' meetup group. Hadn't thought of that before. Will do that.
Some of the trekking poles have shock absorbers. That seems like it would be a good idea---any opinions?
nerdgrrl I expect to be on the knee side of this forum, too, hopefully not real soon. If someone had told me a year ago I'd be having a joint replaced, I'd have said "oh, yeah, one of my knees." When the hip made me stop walking, the knees got better. So now that I'm able to do a little hiking, I want to do everything possible to save my knees, and I've been using the trekking pole more for that than for my hip. That's a great idea about hooking the camera case to the pack strap. So far, I've just been using a little day pack without a chest strap for my 2-3 hour walks, but I have larger packs that method would work with.
darn! It is good to know you've got my back
Poppet I'm afraid I'll never be able to get out there and do NW for exercise because of my knees, and also because I tend to stop and stare at things and take pictures. So given the dawdling sort of hiking I do, do you think there would be any advantage to getting NW poles instead of trekking? Both seem to come in light weight versions, and some of the trekkers have shock absorbers.
Why does this happen when you really want to know something? I am thinking, though, that trekking poles will be what I need, given the kind of walking I'll be doing. And also, I do want to get back to the mountains next summer for the first time in years.dede62, I am a member of REI and also have their Visa card, so I try to purchase from them whenever possible, even though it has to be online. I doubt there are any knowledgeable salespeople down here regarding hiking/NW---I should check the hikers' meetup group. Hadn't thought of that before. Will do that.
Some of the trekking poles have shock absorbers. That seems like it would be a good idea---any opinions?
nerdgrrl I expect to be on the knee side of this forum, too, hopefully not real soon. If someone had told me a year ago I'd be having a joint replaced, I'd have said "oh, yeah, one of my knees." When the hip made me stop walking, the knees got better. So now that I'm able to do a little hiking, I want to do everything possible to save my knees, and I've been using the trekking pole more for that than for my hip. That's a great idea about hooking the camera case to the pack strap. So far, I've just been using a little day pack without a chest strap for my 2-3 hour walks, but I have larger packs that method would work with.
darn! It is good to know you've got my back
Poppet I'm afraid I'll never be able to get out there and do NW for exercise because of my knees, and also because I tend to stop and stare at things and take pictures. So given the dawdling sort of hiking I do, do you think there would be any advantage to getting NW poles instead of trekking? Both seem to come in light weight versions, and some of the trekkers have shock absorbers.
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