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Backpacker Joe
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Backpacker Joe
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PostThu Jan 22, 2004 12:28 pm 
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Does anyone here have, or have used the carbon fibre MER trekking poles? Im interested in them, and would like some feed back. Im bummed that I cant find any anywhere to see before I buy. TB bawl.gif

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Allison
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Allison
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PostThu Jan 22, 2004 1:06 pm 
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I've been happy with mine, though they are not sturdy enuf to ski on, which is a bummer. I've had them for about 2 years now I think.

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PostThu Jan 22, 2004 1:17 pm 
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Someone told me they tend to break easily.

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Backpacker Joe
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PostThu Jan 22, 2004 1:44 pm 
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I wish that I could find some to take a look at before I drop the cash. TB

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Steve
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PostThu Jan 22, 2004 3:00 pm 
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Hey BPJ! When you're in the US it's spelled f-i-b-e-r. CF is pretty strong stuff but it is not impact resistant so don't drop them on a hard surface or the plies will delaminate.

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Backpacker Joe
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Malachai Constant
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PostThu Jan 22, 2004 3:23 pm 
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I would be wary because things tend to cut the fibers which are very strong in tension but weak in compression making them prone to failure from abrasion. I have not seen the poles but know this from other carbon thingies.

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Allison
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PostThu Jan 22, 2004 5:25 pm 
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I've never had a problem with the poles breaking, or from abrasion issues. I have used them a LOT. If you have a problem with an MSR product, you can always get it taken care of, they are great that way.

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Backpacker Joe
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PostThu Jan 22, 2004 8:43 pm 
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ML, is there a way that YOU could talk to whomever at MSR and get a product history from their perspective? Like warrenty and repair information on the poles over the lifespan of MSR selling them? PLEASE. TB winksmile.gif

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Allison
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PostThu Jan 22, 2004 9:53 pm 
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Well, I suppose I could, but I think it would be way better if you were to just get in touch with their CS department and ask the same questions. I'm really not going to have access to better information than you are. FYI those poles are made for MSR by Komperdell.

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PostThu Jan 22, 2004 10:24 pm 
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Holy cow! Can I just get a copy of that post by BPJ..to m.l.?? lol.gif lol.gif I've been off for a while ....hope some-one missed the gnome. bawl.gif

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Backpacker Joe
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PostFri Jan 23, 2004 10:16 am 
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"G"nomey, welcome back. ML, alright I'll call them and ask the same questions. I thought you have a comfortable in with them, that's why I asked. Yoikes and away! TB tongue.gif

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