[at-l] Hiking Poles

>Okay, I'm thoroughly confused about the straps on hiking poles and how to
>use them.  I've never used any obviously.  I thought the straps were
>there just to put around your wrist before you gripped the pole.  Okay,
>stop the laughing people...get up off the floor and explain this to me.
>Or better yet...if I can show up at Pipesteam someone can bring their
>poles and show me :-)
>
>Glenda 2001
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