I've got a garage full of regular ski poles. If I'm going to use a trekking pole, it's going to be extra light, stronger and more adjustable. Climbing a verticle rockslide with long poles is retarded, as would be crating out 150lbs with a armload of head/antler. I wouldn't pack an extra lb of poles unless they were the cat's ass. Otherwise, I agree break a stick.
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