Kingfisher Hiking Stick?

jnich67 · Jul 12, 2011

I'm thinking about ordering one of these. Does anybody have any experience with them? Are they worth the money? I realize I could make my own and save a bundle, but time is at a premium for me and I like the idea of knowing what I'm getting, and getting it quickly. Any thoughts?

Jordan

Shotgun · Jul 12, 2011

I've thought about it but the length is pretty short. It's something like 56 inches. I think something more like 64 inches would be more ideal for me at 6' tall. If you get one be sure to post a review. They seem (from the website) to be pretty nice.

LMT66 · Jul 12, 2011

I have one that I bought off the exchange here. Holding up very well thru 2, 4 season years. It's 15/16ths and 56" tall, L6 Grade Hickory. I'm 6.0 - #210 and the 56" length is fine although another inch or two would be a plus. If your under 6', I'd go with the 56".
It's held my weight hopping ditches and creeks, been a fire poker, tarp pole, lean on seat (stretched across two saplings) and has persuaded a couple unleashed aggressive dogs that they might want to leave me alone.
I'd buy another in a heartbeat. I have never done anything to it but will give it a good once over before this next winter.

crazyengineer · Jul 12, 2011

LMT66

that last picture in your pst is awesome

was that done in a manual mode and you make the shutter speed long?

if so, that is done very well

sorry, dont mean to thread jack

LMT66 · Jul 12, 2011

crazyengineer said:
LMT66

that last picture in your pst is awesome

was that done in a manual mode and you make the shutter speed long?

if so, that is done very well

sorry, dont mean to thread jack

That is how I shot it but I don't recall the numbers.
That's a 11 year old Sony DSC-S70 Cyber-Shot 3.3MP.

jnich67 · Jul 13, 2011

Thanks for the replies! I placed my order yesterday. I'm sure I'll be pleased with it.

Jordan

Shotgun · Jul 13, 2011

Can you order them longer?

crazyengineer · Jul 16, 2011

LMT66 said:
That is how I shot it but I don't recall the numbers.
That's a 11 year old Sony DSC-S70 Cyber-Shot 3.3MP.

wow, that is an awesome shot for an 11 year old camera

neeman · Jul 18, 2011

What is the difference between thier walking stick and their Akido Jo
Even when you upgrade the wood to thier level 5, it is still cheaper than a walking stick

Shotgun · Jul 18, 2011

neeman said:
What is the difference between thier walking stick and their Akido Jo
Even when you upgrade the wood to thier level 5, it is still cheaper than a walking stick

I believe the difference is in length, the hiking stick being about a foot longer IIRC, and the fact the hiking stick has a carbide tip. You can see the tip in the pic above.