[at-l] wrist straps

[TrailR@xxxxxxx (TrailR@xxxxxxx)]

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Chase,

It's worth reading, because I have Lekis and have never used them for
anything but holding up a Nomad... How to use the poles  for hiking was
something I took for granted that I knew.... Now I'm finding out I didn't.
Thanks.... Going to get out and practice with them now, instead of later...

Russ (hotdog - Class of 2003)
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In a message dated 1/11/2003 8:31:11 AM Eastern Standard Time,
wb4pan@mindspring.com writes:

>
> Hi Gang,
>     I use the wrist straps on my Leki's and wouldn't want to hike with
> out them. When I need to use my hands the poles hang from my wrist
> instead of falling down the hill side. When doing steep scrambles I
> take extra caution so the poles don't get in my way, some folks pack
> their poles away for a scramble.
>   When trekking I do not wear the straps in the proper manner. The Leki
> people and many skiers have told me the proper way is for the strap to
> come between the thumb and fingers across the palm. I find that is
> uncomfortable and it cuts the circulation in my hand. For me I reach
> through the loop and grab the pole. This leaves the strap under my
> wrist instead of on top of it as recommended.  This has worked fine
> for me for several thousand miles.
>   I believe those that do not use the straps for load bearing are
> probably putting way to much work on the hand muscles by griping those
> poles to support all the applied effort.
>
> This may not be worth reading but at least the subject reflects the
> content.
>
> chase
>