[at-l] Hiker Hints for 02'ers

[revmrf@kingcon.com (Martin Fors)]

At 06:29 PM 2/5/02 -0600, you wrote:


>IMHO, if one is using the straps correctly and swinging the poles lightly
>held between thumb and forefinger there is no constriction.
>
>Chainsaw

Exactly.  Your hand goes up through the loop and over the strap so that the 
strap is what carries the weight.  Very little contact with the pole 
itself, if used properly.

"...the music of the songs I love is found in the open air."
	From a Danish children's song.

Martin R. Fors [marty aka rusty]