>When I was at traildays two years ago, I was talking to the Leki rep and he >told me not to take the baskets off, it weakens the shaft. What does a Leki rep know anyway? Better ask O.B. for his medical opinion before you take this trail. The chinese still have some eunachs left, and they don't hike. David Addleton http://dfaddleton.50megs.com vocate atque nonvocate deus aderit