Walking Pole / Monopod

[lunarbo]

Can anyone recommend a decent walking pole with some system in the head to convert to a monopod?
I've seen several on the Amazon website but at the very low price of around £10. Not surprisingly they seem rather flimsy and only good enough to support a compact camera.
I'm looking for something light enough to take on holiday and yet sturdy enough to support my DSLR with a reasonable telephoto lens. Budget probably around £70-80 but I can be flexible
Any help much appreciated.

[JaKS_Foto]

Re: Walking Pole / Monopod

I use my Manfrotto 681B monopod as walking pole, no problems at all.

It does not have the formed handgrip, but it will suffice.

[lunarbo]

Re: Walking Pole / Monopod

Many thanks JaKS I'll check it out

[MX5]

Re: Walking Pole / Monopod

Or the Leki Sierra (e.g. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Leki-Sierra-.../dp/B0042777BW).

[lunarbo]

Re: Walking Pole / Monopod

I have to say the Leki looks good and has excellent reviews on Amazon.com. Plus my sister in law, a serious walker , swears by Leki poles & would buy no other brand.
Better go for this, if only to avoid her (potential) wrath!

[Wayne Els]

Re: Walking Pole / Monopod

If you want some really good walking poles I'd suggest you have a look at http://www.pacerpoles.co.uk/
They are really good as poles. They do an adapter that will fit for £15. It's on that link under Product.