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

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ARTCLOUTMN@aol.com wrote:
>  On very rare occassion my poles will contribute to a stumble. 


I find that happens the most on a "closed in" trail, with mountain 
laurel, briars, or whatever intruding into the trail.  I compensate by 
bringing my poles in closer to my feet, and every so often I plant a 
pole between my feet.  Instant studderstep stumble inducer.

Otherwise, I don't see how I hiked without them.......I started with 
two, fwiw.