nopalesflower Posted March 8, 2014 Report Share Posted March 8, 2014 I am looking for a hiking pole. Can you buy them here lakeside? Does anyone have one to sell? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paradise Posted March 8, 2014 Report Share Posted March 8, 2014 maybe in gdl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Posted March 8, 2014 Report Share Posted March 8, 2014 There is (or was?) a mountaining-related store a few doors east of 7/11 in Riberas. I'd check there, assuming it's still there. It's between 7/11 and the appliance place, next to the garden store. Otherwise you might contact a member of one of the local hiking groups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex45920 Posted March 8, 2014 Report Share Posted March 8, 2014 Do you need a designer hiking pole made from fiberglass, carbon fiber, titanium or chromoly tubing? If not, let me suggest you get a four-to-five-foot-length of one-inch-diameter bamboo from your local hardware store. That's what I use. Seems to work just fine. Mine has a neat whipped-rope handle on it for a firm grip. But this isn't necessary. I just like to show off my handiwork. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad_Max Posted March 8, 2014 Report Share Posted March 8, 2014 Do you need a designer hiking pole made from fiberglass, carbon fiber, titanium or chromoly tubing? If not, let me suggest you get a four-to-five-foot-length of one-inch-diameter bamboo from your local hardware store. That's what I use. Seems to work just fine. Mine has a neat whipped-rope handle on it for a firm grip. But this isn't necessary. I just like to show off my handiwork. And the ladies that sell the clear plastic at the tianguis Wed have rubber stoppers for the bottom at 10 pesos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookj5 Posted March 9, 2014 Report Share Posted March 9, 2014 Store-bought hiking poles can cost from $50 - $150 USD. I just pick up an old mop, take the business end off, and use the handle. I put rubber feet on each end to protect both the end that hits the ground and the palm of my hand. Works great and i have been using this kind of stick to hike in the mountains here for for the last six years. The mop handle is light, strong, and the ideal length for a hiking stick. Total cost is about 6 pesos for the two rubber pieces. I get them at the hardware store a couple of doors from Telmex on the Carretera in Ajijic. See you on the trails! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
love2scoot Posted March 9, 2014 Report Share Posted March 9, 2014 Walmart sells them. Look over by the camping stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nopalesflower Posted March 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2014 Thanks for all your answers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sm1mex Posted March 9, 2014 Report Share Posted March 9, 2014 I have been in that little sports store just east of 7-11 in Riberas. they had all kinds of things but expensive. I don't know if they are still open as I thought the prices were extremely high. But they will probably have the poles if they are still there. It is in between the 7-11 and the little Garden store on the lake side going east from Ajijic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtnMama Posted March 9, 2014 Report Share Posted March 9, 2014 If you are talking about trekking poles, I have a pair of Lekis - NOT for sale - and they are worth every penny I spent. They have a shock-absorbing spring mechanism, are fully adjustable and not available at a place like WallyWorld. If you are just looking for a hiking pole, I'd go with the bamboo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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