Hello,
I am interested in making a walking stick out of one of the composite fiber or glass materials (probably CE Phenolic rod). I am thinking about something between 1/2" and 1" and probably less than 4' in length (I am 6' 175lbs). My current walking stick is a ~1" diameter, 39" length of striped maple that weighs 12.5oz.
Example:
http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/item.aspx?itemid=40884&catid=679
This rod would be 15.6oz if it were the same length as my current wooden stick and would concentrate force into much less area (probably would be over twice the density). So there is no question in my mind it would be a superior SD weapon to what I currently have.
I am considering the 3/4" rod for more heft, but feel that a 1" stick may become more conspicuous and burdensome when hiking (an over two pound stick!). They are also much more expensive.
Can anyone report on there experiences with smaller diameter non-wood walking sticks (with their weights/densities)? Does anyone have pictures of their non-wood walking sticks?
I have read the articles on this forum on micarta sticks and it seems that a user was interested in buying them in bulk.
I would consider a soft leather or paracord wrap for the top of the stick to add thickness and comfort.
As a PS: What do people think of the Blackswift sticks? They are a little too short for me, and expensive as well (especially for the fiberglass "Raven").
On that note, what do people think of fiberglass sticks for this purpose as they are far cheaper?
Thanks!
I am interested in making a walking stick out of one of the composite fiber or glass materials (probably CE Phenolic rod). I am thinking about something between 1/2" and 1" and probably less than 4' in length (I am 6' 175lbs). My current walking stick is a ~1" diameter, 39" length of striped maple that weighs 12.5oz.
Example:
http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/item.aspx?itemid=40884&catid=679
This rod would be 15.6oz if it were the same length as my current wooden stick and would concentrate force into much less area (probably would be over twice the density). So there is no question in my mind it would be a superior SD weapon to what I currently have.
I am considering the 3/4" rod for more heft, but feel that a 1" stick may become more conspicuous and burdensome when hiking (an over two pound stick!). They are also much more expensive.
Can anyone report on there experiences with smaller diameter non-wood walking sticks (with their weights/densities)? Does anyone have pictures of their non-wood walking sticks?
I have read the articles on this forum on micarta sticks and it seems that a user was interested in buying them in bulk.
I would consider a soft leather or paracord wrap for the top of the stick to add thickness and comfort.
As a PS: What do people think of the Blackswift sticks? They are a little too short for me, and expensive as well (especially for the fiberglass "Raven").
On that note, what do people think of fiberglass sticks for this purpose as they are far cheaper?
Thanks!