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I just got my Ridge Runner, but I am gonna have to wait until tomorrow to get to hang in it.
Has anybody used any trekking poles as spreader bars?
Brandon said that REI/komperdell Shock light poles work, but has anybody used anything other than these? I am having trouble finding decent, comfortable, looking poles with camera mounts and no anti-shock.
I may buy some cheapo poles like this:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...A1DVZDB2FO6YVD
Any insight would be greatly appreciated.
Can't help you except to say that I'd gladly carry the RR pole set before I'd hike with anything other than well liked trekking poles. I also reserve my t-poles for use with the tarp.
This is what i use my trekking poles for too. I just put up with the extra 10 ounces. At least the lynx saves some weight...Quote:
Originally Posted by gmcttr
Don't forget that ant shock poles are okay, as long as they allow lock out.
Grizzly Adams (professorHammock on youtube) has a video about adapting gossamer Gear Light Trek 4s to use for spreader bars. I am considering giving it a try. Both Light treks weight what the longer spreader bar weighs.
Good info, I will try to find it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Country Roads
Thank ye.
I've been sort of looking also. Someone told me that several of the EMS poles have camera mounts. Some of the Lekis have adapters you can buy...check out their web site.
Miguel
Anyone actually used poles (first hand) with there RR yet??
Wondered the same thing. I don't see the advantage other than saving a very tiny bit of weight...Quote:
Originally Posted by harleynemo
Weight and space savings would definitely be the two biggest (if only) benefits. 10 ounces is definitely more than a tiny bit to some ultralight hikers, though.Quote:
Originally Posted by Yukon
+1 on interested in hearing from someone who's done it. Mostly, about what the max weight someone would be comfortable doing it with. I still like bringing my trekking poles + RR poles as I use the trekking poles for other items. But, I'd consider just using the trekking poles on a longer hike where that extra half pound would make more of a difference.
The Gossamer Gear poles do not collapse down far enough to be used on the ridgerunners foot end. I will trying to investigate some replacement carbon fiber pole sets that should reduce the weight in half.
OK...so for Xmas I got a pair of Leki hiking poles with the Aergon Grips.
http://www.leki.com/843-thermolite-xl-1.html
Leki also sells camera mount adaptors which fit all poles that have the Aergon grip.
http://www.leki.com/908-aergon-photoadapter.html
Both items can be found at Sunny Sports at greatly reduced prices. I haven't had the opportunity to try them out yet but probably within the next few days. I may also buy the adaptor that Brandon sells as this one is set up more for camera with the little wheel for screwing into the camera. His looks more bomber.
I think the entire settup was around $140.
Miguel
The Leki photo adapters are not strong enough..... I tried and the pieces went flying...luckily no damage to my Lekis.
The two holes that the pin goes thru broke.
YMMV of course....let us know if it works out.
Would have been a perfect if it worked out.
I'm about 155# btw.
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Originally Posted by Miguel
I installed hanger bolts in the handles of my old McKinnleys, and bought the adapters from Brandon and they worked well.
Cheers
Ouch! Thanks for the heads up...I'll try to be careful. :(Quote:
Originally Posted by cliffhanger
Miguel
Neat to hear from someone who's done it. Do you have any pictures of it?Quote:
Originally Posted by Callahan
Hey BreymanQuote:
Originally Posted by breyman
http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/s...Kinley&page=32
Post 312 I believe
Cheers