Re: [at-l] trekking poles

[KarenS62@aol.com]

In a message dated 8/8/00 6:02:04 PM Eastern Daylight Time, 
thornel@attglobal.net writes:

<< The modern shock loaded metal hiking pole sets are designed to be used 
 primarily with the wrist loop, and very little use from the handles >>

Its funny how easy it is to get used to using the straps and not hanging onto 
the poles with your hands.  I had a problem with a strap and ended up losing 
it on a day hike. As if that wasn't aggravating enough, every 10-15 minutes I 
would kind of just involuntarily throw my pole out onto the ground in front 
of me because I forgot I was supposed to hanging onto it with my hand.  

Looking back, it was probably pretty funny, although I remember not feeling 
that way at the time.

POG
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