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    kevin smith
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    @divr6347

    my 6 yr old son keeps stealing one of my leki s on every trip we go on so i have decided to research making him some short trekking poles so i can actually use both of mine

    i need suggestions and sources for making an inexpensive set of very short poles for him with comfortable grips these poles will probably be 35 inches long or less as he is only 6 and not real tall

    i know that the leki tips fit a .370 diamiter shaft but have no idea what to use
    for them nor where to get them

    if anyone has any suggestions or any parts that might help me out with this project

    please let me know

    thanks for any suggestions

    kevin

    #1703919
    Eddie Rivera
    BPL Member

    @eddieruko

    Might want to check out this recent thread on materials/sources. I've seen MYOG poles using inexpensive (~$10) golf club shafts or finding a used pair of skiing poles for as little as $5.

    http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/forums/thread_display.html?forum_thread_id=32460

    #1703922
    Dale Wambaugh
    BPL Member

    @dwambaugh

    Locale: Pacific Northwest

    I've seen really small kids hiking with standard poles that were simply adjusted shorter. Worked fine.

    #1704078
    John Le
    Member

    @jplblue

    Locale: Northeast

    Would walking sticks work for your son? You can just sand down a straight branch or use bamboo if weight is an issue. It shouldn't be too hard to sew/tie/wrap handles or covers for them.

    #1704083
    jeff clapp
    Member

    @malterwitty

    Locale: southern CA

    I made a pair of full-length poles out of carbon golf club shafts which I got from the bargain bin at the local golf emporium. Epoxy the Leki tips on one end and use bike-handlebar-tape for the tops.

    Total cost, about 35 bucks. They weigh so little I haven't even bothered to weigh them.

    Of course given the application durability may trump weight. Hard to say how long they'll stand up, but I've pushed on them enough to satisfy myself that they're not going anywhere.

    j

    #1704499
    Mary D
    BPL Member

    @hikinggranny

    Locale: Gateway to Columbia River Gorge

    One argument for adjustable poles is that you won't have to replace the poles every year as your son grows. In fact, one pair of adjustable poles should last him until he grows up!

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