[pct-l] (Guest Post) cork hand grips

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I use poles with cork hand grips and really like the feel of them.  I suspect that hard plastic or foam handles would feel a lot sweatier in hot weather.

Over time, a cork handgrip will reshape some according to your grip.  And, scratches in the cork will gradually "heal".