[pct-l] re [pct-I] Super Secrets - Hiking Poles

[dianalindsay at hotmail.com (Diana Lindsay)]

I spent 10 days on the AT in Aug-Sept, a few weeks back, and constantly used
my poles with straps -- the correct way as described by Girl Scout -- and
never had a problem hiking from dawn until dusk daily. In fact, I would say
that on those rough trails it enhanced my ability to move faster over the
rocky trails. When I needed to use my hand for something, I simply let go of
the poles, which dangled from my wrist on the straps until I could grab them
again. Definitely the way to go. - Swifty.

-----Original Message-----
From: pct-l-bounces@mailman.backcountry.net
[mailto:pct-l-bounces@mailman.backcountry.net] On Behalf Of Pea Hicks
Sent: Monday, October 10, 2005 12:34 AM
To: pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net
Subject: Re: [pct-l] re [pct-I] Super Secrets - Hiking Poles

margarete hochhut wrote:

 > Hi you pole users,
 >
 > that's right. Constant strap-using will cause skin irritation.


i've personally never had skin irritation from pole straps, and i use 
them all the time...

now, chafing on *other* parts of my body... that's a whole different 
story!!! :)


girlscout
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