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Trekking Pole Reviews Available Now at TrekkingPoles.com

TrekkingPoles.com — Sat, 19 May 2012 05:41:42 +0000

Trekking Pole Reviews Available Now at TrekkingPoles.com

Trekking pole reviews are now available at TrekkingPoles.com, the online retailer of brand-name trekking poles and accessories recently reported. Bob Smith, the site’s spokesman said, “The trekking pole market has really exploded over the last few years thanks to a whole new crop of designs and materials being used that result in really high quality products. But since it’s still a somewhat new market, it can be hard to find quality trekking pole reviews that are really informative. We’ve made it easy for outdoor enthusiasts to pick out the best trekking poles for their needs by providing brand reviews and individual product reviews from our customers.”

In addition to providing a way for customers to comment on their purchases, TrekkingPoles.com also regularly provides reviews of the top brands on their home page. The site has recently provided trekking pole reviews of popular brands, including Leki, Black Diamond, Komperdell and Mountainsmith. Smith said “Our trekking pole reviews are provided by real folks who have purchased trekking poles from our site and are willing to share their experiences with other shoppers. We realize that it can be hard to buy something online if you aren’t familiar with the brand or a particular design, but we hope to simplify the purchase process so that customers can get properly set up for their outdoor adventures.”

Trekkingpoles.com is a valuable resource for anyone who enjoys spending time in the great outdoors and who requires the best gear that they can get to support their outdoor activities. In addition to offering trekking pole reviews, the site also sells popular brands of durable trekking poles and hiking accessories, making it easy to find exactly what you want without having to spend your time comparison shopping.

Offering top of the line trekking poles and outdoor accessories, trekkingpoles.com offers everything that today’s outdoor enthusiast needs to get outdoor and get the most out of every adventure. The site sells a large variety of trekking pole, from popular brands including Black Diamond, Leki and Mountain Smith. The trekking poles that the site sells are designed for all levels of outdoor enthusiast. For more information, please visit TrekkingPoles.com.

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'Real Forest Gump' speaks about walking across US

TrekkingPoles.com — Sat, 05 May 2012 04:34:03 +0000

'Real Forest Gump' speaks about walking across US
The first part of the presentation is "Nordic Walking 101 — Building Muscle, Burning Fat with the Ultimate Total-Body Walking Workout." Nordic walking is a bit like cross-country skiing without the skis. Walkers use special Nordic walking poles that …
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They're too little to walk!
They could play in an ultra-child-friendly, padded-walls space which didn't have monkey bars to fall off or poles to slide down, and I could sit down for a bit. I didn't take a pushchair. I've never taken the double pushchair shopping.
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Emma's Eccentric Britain: Nordic walking in County Durham
I've been given two Nordic walking poles. These are different from normal walking poles in one respect – they have straps that force your hands into a more natural position. "Conventional walking poles are no good," says Roger, with some passion.
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EMPLOYEE FAVORITES: Jeremy Steck, New River Gorge, WV

TrekkingPoles.com — Fri, 04 May 2012 14:28:08 +0000

Here at Black Diamond, the Inspiration to innovate is driven from within. When we’re not at the office, our dedicated crew of employees is out cranking at the crags, putting in miles on the trails and questing around the mountains in search of untracked descents. In this ongoing series of posts on the Journal, we’ll be highlighting some of our employee’s favorite rock and ice climbs, ski descents and trail routes.
This month’s Employee Favorite comes from Product Design Engineer Jeremy Steck.

Over the years, while living in Pennsylvania, my wife and I spent nearly every vacation traveling throughout North America to climb at some of the premier climbing destinations. Some of our favorites have been Squamish, Yosemite (on our honeymoon), Joshua Tree, Indian Creek, The Red River Gorge, Penitente Canyon, Rumney, and Red Rocks. But after all of these vacations, we found ourselves being super psyched to get back to the New River Gorge. Now after relocating to Utah, and living in a place that we have vacationed to for years, we still keep saying that we can’t wait to take a trip back to the New.

I’m not sure that there is one particular thing that makes the New stand out over the other places that I’ve been, it’s the whole package that makes this place unique. To start, the bullet-hard Nuttall sandstone is some of the best rock to climb anywhere. It’s easy on the hands while at the same time having great friction, the gear is bomber, and the many water-formed features breed strikingly colorful and eye-catching lines. Also, it’s not predominantly a sport area, or a trad area, both are plentiful and each are top-notch, so you don’t get as much of the Trad vs. Sport mentality there. Also, nearly every crag has excellent surroundings that you are just happy to be a part of. When climbing at the New proper, you always have amazing vistas of the roaring rapids of the New River 800 feet below you. At Summersville Lake, the cliffs are at water level so you can swim in between burns during the summer time. When climbing at the Meadow River it always feels like you are in the middle of nowhere, surrounded by lush Appalachian forest with more of a wilderness feel. We’ve seen plenty of bear, grouse, and deer while climbing there, plus getting your car into some of these crags can be an adventure in itself. I guess another factor that makes this place special is the people. There’s a pretty tight-knit community of climbers there, some local, but most live hours away and are dedicated to making the drive every weekend. For this reason, everyone is psyched to be there, because they truly want to be. Also, the non-climbing locals are some of the nicest folks you’ll ever meet. West Virginia sometimes gets a bad rap on this front, but by and large, the people here are simple folk, who are always happy to chat and share with you the special place that they call home.

Now for my favorite climbs, boy that’s a tough one! I’ve climbed 447 of the routes at in the New River Gorge/Meadow River/Summersville Lake area (I’m an engineer so I keep track of these things!). Of these routes, both trad and sport, there’s a few that really stand out.

SPORT

Apollo Reed (5.13a) – Damn this thing is good! My first 13a and still one of my favorite climbs. It’s got everything-it’s steep, it has kneebars, a dyno, hand jams, fingerlocks, a potential bat hang, and the crux above the mail slot is just plain sweet.

Chunky Monkey (5.12b) – Another amazing piece of rock on bullet hard Nuttall sandstone. This thing is pretty darn hard on your first go, but once you learn a few things, it becomes possible. It starts out thin and techy, to a welcome shake. After you bust out a pretty big dyno and think you’re done, it throws you this brain-like face that keeps on you to the finish.

Jesus and Tequila (5.12b) – A nice long line at the Endless Wall (or Sendless as some say). My wife Dana and I always use this a benchmark 12b, but it sure seems to make other 12b’s seem easy!

Mutiny (5.11d) – What a cool line! Only accessible during low water periods at Summerville Lake. For the most part it’s just reachy jugs on an overhanging arête above a dry lake bed. Every time I’ve done this route, it feels like it’s in the bag until I reach the last bolt, where it sure gives it to you with a techy crux to reach the anchors.

Titan’s Dice (5.13a (my ass!)) – Still haven’t sent this one, There can’t be too many lines like this in the world. I like it as it draws upon my trad skills from my early climbing years. This thing is like a wrestling match with the rock! Here’s the blow by blow: Climb up into a hand crack, knee bar, knee bar, knee bar with some hand jams. Try not to blow it too bad because there’s ground fall potential until you’re at the 4th bolt. I prefer the belay from Weston (AKA The DMF -Dense Mo-Fo). Then you get into this dihedral thing, somewhere in the sequence you’ll bust out a one-arm push up. Then as you traverse into an overhang, you’ll have to dyno. It’s not quite done yet, there’s still a techy finger crack thing that will get you to the anchors. Man, I need to get back there and send this thing!

TRAD

Agent Orange (5.11d) – This thing is freaking sweet! Amazingly vibrant orange stone that follows an overhanging hand crack. As the hand crack ends, you plug some gear and bust out left to get onto a pedestal (crux). Shake, place some gear and do some sporty moves past an off-fingers crack to some jugs at the finish. I was so psyched on this climb that I even drew a diagram of it in my guidebook after returning home one weekend! As it turns out, my beta diagram was crap since I didn’t use any of it when I finally got the send.

Leave it to Jesus (5.11c) – When I first saw this route on the cover of Climbing Magazine many years ago, I just knew that I had to climb it, but at that point it was way out of my league. Over the years as I improved as a trad climber, I kept saving this one, always walking by it and looking at it…someday! Finally in the fall of 2008, I felt I was in good enough shape to give it a go in good style. It sure was worth the wait! Sending this one I felt to be one of my most memorable single pitch trad lines. What’s not to love about an 80-foot finger crack system that you can protect entirely with Stoppers!

Welcome to Beauty (5.11b) – This is a nice 120-foot crack system at Beauty Mountain. I was totally inspired by the line as I walked past looking for something cool to get on. I was so psyched, that I didn’t consult the guidebook to see exactly what climb it was. I thought it was a 5.10a. While climbing it, I kept telling myself, come on Jeremy, this is only 10a, this shouldn’t be this hard. I kept pushing until I got to the top and set a belay. As I belayed my life long buddy up the pitch, I kept feeling mixed emotions, I felt good that I pushed through, but thought I was having a bad day or something because it felt pretty hard. After rapping back down to our packs, I looked in the guidebook and was blown away that I had just completed my first 5.11b trad line!

I could keep going for days giving stories and descriptions of cool routes at the New. Aside from the excellent climbing, there is just a lot of adventure to be had, which is unique for a place that primarily has single pitch cragging-type routes. It took me years to appreciate what a unique climbing destination this truly is, and now that I live in Utah I can’t wait to get back!

-Jeremy

Black Diamond Journal

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Mountainsmith Borealis AT

TrekkingPoles.com — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 11:45:06 +0000

Mountainsmith Borealis AT Photo backpack review.
Video Rating: 5 / 5

Review of a great compact camera bag by leaders in hip packs: Mountainsmith. This bag is small but packs a punch with: high quality construction, plentiful pockets, a practical, flexible, and attractive design.
Video Rating: 3 / 5

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Hammers HP5 Hiking Pole on Sale at TrekkingPoles.com

TrekkingPoles.com — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 18:31:18 +0000

Hammers HP5 Hiking Pole on sale now at Trekkingpoles.com, the site recently announced. According to the trekking pole online retailer spokesman, Bob Smith, this latest sale is designed to help outdoor enthusiasts gear up for the upcoming spring and summer weather, “The Hammer HP5 Hiking Pole is perfect for those spring time weekend hiking trips. Featuring a lightweight, ergonomic design and added features like compass and thermometer, the Hammer HP5 Hiking Pole will help you get to wherever your outdoor adventures lead you.”

Trekkingpoles.com is also a valuable resource for anyone who enjoys spending time in the great outdoors and who requires the best gear that they can get to support their outdoor activities. In addition to offering sales on popular items such as the Hammer HP5 Hiking Pole, the site also offers popular brands of durable trekking poles and hiking accessories, making it easy to find exactly what you want without having to drive all over time, comparing prices.

As reported by Smith, “We offer great deals on the top selling trekking pole brands that outdoor enthusiasts and avid hikers want the most. At trekkingples.com, we’ve made it easy to get ready for your springtime adventures with just a few mouse clicks. Our latest sale on the Hammers HP5 Hiking Poke makes it even easier for outdoor enthusiasts to find the best trekking poles of the season at affordable prices. The site also offers fast, secure payment and shipping options and includes customer reviews for easy product comparison.”

Offering top of the line trekking poles and outdoor accessories, trekkingpoles.com offers everything that today’s outdoor enthusiast needs to get outdoor and get the most out of every adventure. The site sells a large variety of trekking pole, from popular brands including Black Diamond, Leki and Mountain Smith. The trekking poles that the site sells are designed for all levels of outdoor enthusiast. Trekking poles.com also specializes in trekking pole accessories and replacement parts. For more information, please visit http://trekkingpoles.com.

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Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

TrekkingPoles.com — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 03:20:17 +0000

Join Park Ranger Steven and me as we track endangered mountain gorillas in Uganda.
Video Rating: 4 / 5

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Black Diamond Trail Back Trek Poles on Sale Now at Trekkingpoles.com

TrekkingPoles.com — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 22:05:11 +0000

Black Diamond Trail Back Trek Poles are on sale now at trekkingpoles.com, according to the company’s spokesperson, Bob Smith. “With spring right around the corner,” Smith reported, “now is the perfect time to pick up the popular Black Diamond Trail Back Trek Poles. Our sale makes it easy to get the gear you need for this year’s hikes before the spring hiking season hits, with affordable pricing on one of most popular brands of trekking poles that we sell. Black Diamond makes some of the best trekking poles on the market today and are sure to be a favorite in your collection.”

In addition to selling the latest products from popular brands including Black Diamond, Trekkingpoles.com is also a valuable resource for anyone who enjoys spending time in the great outdoors and who requires the best gear that they can get to support their outdoor activities. The site offers the most popular brands of trekking poles and hiking accessories, making it easy to find exactly what you want and get out exploring, without having to comparison shop all over town. As reported by the company’s spokesperson, Bob Smith, “We offer great deals on the top selling trekking pole brands that outdoor enthusiasts and avid hikers want the most. At trekkingples.com, we’ve made it easy to find exactly what you what for your outdoor adventures without having to drive to a sporting goods store. Our latest sale on the Black Diamond Trail Back Trek Poles trekking poles makes it even easier for our customers to find high quality poles at an even more affordable price, leaving more time to get out and start exploring.”

Designed to provide an easy, streamlined purchase process with safe, secure checkout, trekkingpoles.com offers everything that today’s trekker on the go needs to get the most out of every adventure. The sites sell a large variety of trekking poles that are designed for all levels of outdoor enthusiasts and also specializes in accessories and replacement parts. For more information, please visit http://trekkingpoles.com.

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Instep Take 2 Bike Trailer on Sale Now at Bicycletrailers.com

TrekkingPoles.com — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 03:01:24 +0000

The Instep Take 2 Bike Trailer is on sale now at bicycletrailers.com, announced the online bike trailer experts. Bicyletailers.com, retailers of the best bike trailers, pet bike trailers and cargo trailers recently announced a sale on the popular twin bike trailer, the Instep Take 2 bike trailer. As reported by Bob Smith, bicycletrailers.com spokesperson, this is a rare opportunity to save on a bike trailer built for two, “It can be difficult to find an affordable bike trailer that has enough room to seat two kids yet that is also safe and comfortable as well. For a limited time, parents can save money on one of the best dual seat bike trailers on the market – the Instep Take 2 Bike Trailer.

The Instep Take 2 Bike Trailer sale at bicycletrailers.com is one of the most affordable double-wide bike trailers available. According to Smith, “Parents who want to enjoy easy rides around the park or their neighborhood without breaking the bank will enjoy all of the benefits that the Instep Take 2 Bike Trailer has to offer. The sturdy, lightweight frame is easy to attach to your bike and easy to remove as well. With a lightweight frame that folds quickly for easy storage, what you get with the Instep Take 2 Bike Trailer is a highly functional yet affordable bike trailer that the whole family will enjoy.”

To make it easy to pick out the perfect child bike trailer for your outdoor adventures, bicyletrailers.com features detailed product information and customer reviews. Once shoppers find the right match for their child, they can take advantage of the site’s easy, secure purchase process, which makes it simple to get everything you need without having to waste time driving to the sports store or comparison shopping online.

Bicycletrailers.com specializes in bicycle trailers, child bike seats, bike cargo trailers and bike accessories. The company also provides tips, information and buying guides to assist customers with finding the best cargo trailers and other bike gear for their needs. For more information, please visit http://bicylcetrailers.com.

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Backpacker’s Gear School: Hold Trekking Poles Right

TrekkingPoles.com — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 07:37:03 +0000

Kristin Hostetter, Backpacker’s Gear editor, shows you how to hold trekking poles to hike longer and higher with fewer aches and pains. Learn more from Backpacker’s Gear School in the March 2007 Gear Guide, and at www.backpacker.com/video.
Video Rating: 3 / 5

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Nordic Pole Walking ADVANCED Technique! LESSON 1 of 7: Walking Pole Feet Types

TrekkingPoles.com — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 23:46:04 +0000

Discover how to use your Nordic Pole Walking ( www.keenfit.com ) feet tip types for road, trail surfaces, hiking trails and uneven ground. Make sure you get the most out of your pole walking exercise using the right walking pole technique! Visit our website for more pole walking techniques, instruction and videos.
Video Rating: 3 / 5

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Top Trekking Pole Gifts for 2011 Holiday Season

TrekkingPoles.com — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 21:48:23 +0000

Hikker HP-5 Anti-shock Hiking Pole, 2-pack

List Price: $49.99

Sale Price: $28.99

Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours

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Pair of Pace Maker "Journey" Trekking Poles with Small Disks & Feet, Snow Baskets, and Vulcanized "Extended Life" Rubber Feet.

List Price: $44.95

Sale Price: On Sale!

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Leki Trail Trekking Pole

List Price: $79.95

Sale Price: $79.95

Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

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Swiss Gear Adjustable Telescoping Hiking Pole (Red)

List Price: $20.00

Sale Price: On Sale!

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Black Diamond Trail Back Trek Poles

List Price: $79.95

Sale Price: $59.89

Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours

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Leki Sierra SAS (Soft Anti-Shock) Trekking Pole

List Price: $79.95

Sale Price: $89.00

Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours

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Mountainsmith Rhyolite 6061 Trekking Poles, Blue

List Price: $39.95

Sale Price: $31.36

Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

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Hammers HP5 Anti-Shock Hiking Pole with Compass & Thermometer

List Price: $49.95

Sale Price: $22.88

Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours

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Mountainsmith Pyrite 7075 Trekking Poles, Red

List Price: $49.95

Sale Price: $32.35

Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

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Kaito BT409 Anti-Shock Hiking Pole with 9-LED Flashlight

List Price: $34.99

Sale Price: $16.99

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Trekkingpoles.com Announces Top-Selling Black Diamond Trekking Poles Now Available

TrekkingPoles.com — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 06:01:06 +0000

Trekkingpoles.com Announces Top-Selling Black Diamond Trekking Poles Now Available
Just in time for the start of the holiday shopping season, Trekkingpoles.com has announced that Black Diamond trekking poles, the favorite among expert climbers and mountaineers, are now available for purchase on the company's website. …
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Summit Up 11-14-11: Where Tebow-planking is the next local fad
So anyway, we finish up with member appreciation night and skip on out of Mtn. Outfitters with our new lime green puffy or sweet collapsible Black Diamond poles or what-have-you, and we head over to Fatty's to quench our thirst after a lot of talking …
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POLES for Hiking, Trekking & Walking – Benefits

TrekkingPoles.com — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 05:45:07 +0000

Save your knees. With optimal use of poles, you can significantly improve your performance on the trail as well as enhance balance, endurance, posture and strength. Using core muscles you’ll preserve your joints as well as get an amazing workout while walking or hiking. www.AdventureBuddies.NET, Meet Jayah Faye Paley, the creator of the only comprehensive education and training on how to correctly and optimally use poles – an award-winning DVD available at REI. Help prevent injury and expand your hiking & walking horizons.
Video Rating: 4 / 5

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Trekkingpoles.com Announces Top-Selling Black Diamond Trekking Poles Now Available

TrekkingPoles.com — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 15:18:52 +0000

Just in time for the start of the holiday shopping season, Trekkingpoles.com has announced that Black Diamond trekking poles, the favorite among expert climbers and mountaineers, are now available for purchase on the company’s website. Featuring a large selection of trekking poles from Black Diamond including Alpine Carbon Cork Poles and Trail Ergo Cork Poles, this latest addition to the professional products from trekkingpoles.com is a great gift idea for all levels of outdoor enthusiasts.

In addition to trekking poles, Black Diamond also specializes in high quality outdoor gear aimed at climbing and mountaineering activities. Black Diamond trekking poles are especially popular, thanks to their lightweight designs and useful features, including interchangeable rubber tips and carbide tips. Most Black Diamond trekking poles also feature en elliptical shaft, which provides comfort while also increasing strength.

Trekkingpoles.com is excited to add Black Diamond trekking poles to the site’s large inventory of trekking poles and other outdoor accessories. The brand is the latest in a lineup of expert products from other popular names like Komperdell, Leki, Mountain Smith and Swiss Gear.

In addition to selling the latest products form popular brands like Black Diamond, Trekkingpoles.com is a valuable resource for anyone who is interested in exploring the great outdoors with the best gear for the job. The site offers the most popular styles and brands, making it easy to find something for everyone quickly and affordably, from the amateur hiker on up to professional mountain climbers.

Trekkingpoles.com offers the highest quality trekking poles directly to its customers via the company’s online store. Customers can choose from a wide variety of materials and style, including fixed length, adjustable, collapsible, compact, folding and telescoping trekking poles. Outdoor adventurers who want to learn more about the items old on treakkingpoles.com can read trekking pole reviews and other useful product information on the company’s blog. Designed to provide an easy, streamlined purchase process with safe, secure checkout, trekkingpoles.com offers everything that today’s trekker on the go needs to get the most out of every adventure. For more information, please visit http://trekkingpoles.com.

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Black Diamond Trail Shock Trekking Poles Review

TrekkingPoles.com — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 13:04:15 +0000

I review the Black Diamond Trail Shock trekking poles straight from the retail packaging.
Video Rating: 5 / 5

Short clip for TheRunnersTrip.com showing a run in Ashland, Oregon, with Black Diamond Ultra-Distance Z Poles
Video Rating: 0 / 5

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Do you know someone so into superstitions that they don’t “split the pole” if u are walking with them?

TrekkingPoles.com — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 12:21:03 +0000

Question by Annie: Do you know someone so into superstitions that they don’t “split the pole” if u are walking with them?
do u split poles?….
where did this superstition come from?
what do u think about it?

Best answer:

Answer by dnaunraveled
I thank them for caring

What do you think? Answer below!

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