My first and only pair, I bought at a thrift store for $5. They are used ski poles. I bought them to see if I liked them. I have used them for 2 years now, and like them...so much so, that I haven't replaced them. Of course, I do plan to replace them with a nicer, lighter, collapsible set. But, that isn't at the top of my list right now. I have bigger fish to fry first.
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