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I have not read the entire thread, however, I bought a pair of inexpensive ones 3-section extendable ones with twist lock mechanism from GO.
I normally use just one, and found it to be useful for the following reasons:
1. It helps my dodgy knee when walking downhill
2. I can use it to test the depth of a puddle prior to walking into it (the dog usually walks around them)
3. I can use it to guide the dog away from plants that he may want to eat
If I were to get another pair, I would spend more to get the ones that could fold down shorter and could fit inside my rucksack.
I had an embarrassing moment when I tried to board the Ravenglass and Eskdale railway when the platform was packed with people and found myself getting stuck due to the pole sticking out of the rucksack, DOH!!! 
DK 
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Topic: Hiking/Trekking/Walking Poles...
