Walking/Treking Poles

Gangu

Where would I find some fairly priced walking or treking poles? I've left it too late for ordering on line, so I need to pick some up in Dublin. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks
Deirdre

Prenderb

The Great Outdoors were getting shut of some poles a few weeks back - last year's stock and colours, but half price. Maybe they have some left?

Gangu

Prenderb wrote: »

The Great Outdoors were getting shut of some poles a few weeks back - last year's stock and colours, but half price. Maybe they have some left?

No, did not seem to have any cheap ones in stock when I was in there at the weekend, and seeing the prices of what they had in store against the same brands online made me think I should see if anyone could think of anywhere else.

dogmatix

you could try the smaller camping shops in the capel street/mary street area or millets, if you are in Dublin. You might find some resonably priced ones there.

PanK

i recently bought basic model of vango in outdoor adventure an mary st.
Not to bad,only problem is uncofortable grip,but u can get used to.
as 15e each its a good value for money.
After s few days of hill walking still grand

dogmatix

Aye - a walking pole is the one peice of kit i'm not worried about spending lots of cash on. So i'll take whatever is going. but thats because I tend to use my pole for:
a) spider web clearing - whirl ahead of you when walking to clear any webs. i'm an arachnophobia sufferer.
b) pushing aside gorse bushes - essential in the summer months when the shorts replace the long trousers.
c) as a tester - is that rock really stable? how deep is that peat bog? is that tuft of grass really going to take my weight?

PanK

http://www.outdooradventurestore.ie/products/travelling_accessories/walking_poles/page1.html
the classic one its price per pair.Good value for money