Trekking poles and... Re: [at-l] Re: Body Puffiness &Swelling

[gadog430 at charter.net (Gadog430)]

I hike with one Leki from long ago. Does fine. Love it. It's my companion.

I do know someone that has two. From what I have seen, he rarely takes the
other one.
Anyone else?
Dawg


----- Original Message ----- 
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Sent: Tuesday, November 04, 2003 5:12 PM
Subject: Re: Trekking poles and... Re: [at-l] Re: Body Puffiness &Swelling


> My theory on treking poles is that your hands are at about the level of
your
> heart.  If you get any sort of foot injury, you will be told to keep your
foot
> above the level of your heart to reduce swelling.  I do know for a fact
that
> poles help.  My wife gets puffy hands without them, no problem when she
uses
> them.
>
> Ralph Alcorn
> www.backpack45.com
> Shepherd Canyon Books
> Publisher of We're in the Mountains, Not Over the Hill:
>      Tales and Tips From Seasoned Women Backpackers
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