Forgot Password
Pentax Camera Forums Home
 

Reply
Show Printable Version Search this Thread
06-18-2011, 12:48 PM   #16
Veteran Member
Ratmagiclady's Avatar

Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: GA
Photos: Gallery | Albums
Posts: 13,563
I always used to want to cannibalize a ski pole, cut to length, and then put a Y-crook on there: it seemed a good compromise: light and rigid and easy to deploy. Anti-shock never seemed a good idea, for a few reasons, but I probably don't have enough endurance for any benefits hikingwise to come into play, anyway. Even on a cheap hiking pole, the collapsibility was never so much at issue as that mine was too springy to do much more than compensate for fatigue and heavy coat-sleeves, help me walk, and get out of the way quickly.

It also broke after valiantly saving me from a couple of falls on slippery streets. (Interestingly enough, the first time it took a little bit of a set, it became a lot more stable. Probably cause it only wanted to flex *one* way rather than in all directions. The second time it actually broke my fall, bending a lot more in the process, and didn't last long after straightening. (Turns out the aluminum is *quite* thin there) Glad it was there, though. )

They make 'hiking staffs' which seem more rigid, maybe a better compromise, but tend to run to the pricier.

Reply

Bookmarks
  • Submit Thread to Facebook Facebook
  • Submit Thread to Twitter Twitter
  • Submit Thread to Digg Digg
Tags - Make this thread easier to find by adding keywords to it!
bit, camera, head, monopod, pole, site, system, trekpod, tripod
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Hiking Pole Camera support? Ratmagiclady Pentax Camera and Field Accessories 26 08-22-2015 03:26 PM
Hiking with the K7 gregsotir Troubleshooting and Beginner Help 3 07-17-2010 08:44 PM
Which is your best kit for hiking? soalle Pentax SLR Lens Discussion 49 09-01-2009 06:38 AM
Monopod as a walking stick? Buddha Jones Pentax Camera and Field Accessories 24 10-23-2008 09:06 PM
A different monopod wayne Pentax Camera and Field Accessories 2 07-06-2007 03:56 PM



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 11:49 PM. | See also: NikonForums.com, CanonForums.com part of our network of photo forums!
  • Red (Default)
  • Green
  • Gray
  • Dark
  • Dark Yellow
  • Dark Blue
  • Old Red
  • Old Green
  • Old Gray
  • Dial-Up Style
Hello! It's great to see you back on the forum! Have you considered joining the community?
register
Creating a FREE ACCOUNT takes under a minute, removes ads, and lets you post! [Dismiss]
Top