[pct-l] Super Secrets - Hiking Poles - Revisited

[Hiker97 at aol.com (Hiker97@aol.com)]

Lots of good email comments on pole use.  I have often wondered about  the 15 
degree angled grip you mentioned.  I have heard some people really  like it.  
Also, I should have mentioned that you should use skin cream on  your hands 
and feet everyday to protect them.  This helps the hands with  pole use too.  
 
The reason I use duct tape on the lower section of my poles is because I am  
lazy.  It is an easy way to keep them in place and never do any maintenance  
in that area.  You know me always looking for a way to cheat.
 
I think if someone is not going to use the pole straps or use them  properly, 
then just get the super light 2 ounce balancing poles for  hiking.  Why carry 
14 ounces when you can carry 2 ounces if you want to use  hiking poles?
 
Happy trails, Switchback
Trail Town Saloon Brawler and Camp Ruffian