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

[singewald at earthlink.net (Singewald)]

After reading numerous opinions on the usage of hiking poles I am convinced
that there is no correct way to use them.  No offense to Smarty, Girl Scout,
Switchback and the numerous others that have posted.  WWFY - Whatever Works
For You.  So often with list serves people seem to have a need to express
their way as the right way.  This seems especially true on this list.  
Remember HYOH.  The same holds true for gear choices and the usage of that
gear as well.

Sometimes my preference is to use straps and sometimes my preference is to
go strapless.

Jeff

-----Original Message-----
From: pct-l-bounces@mailman.backcountry.net
[mailto:pct-l-bounces@mailman.backcountry.net] On Behalf Of Diana Lindsay
Sent: Monday, October 10, 2005 12:35 PM
To: 'Pea Hicks'; pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net
Subject: RE: [pct-l] re [pct-I] Super Secrets - Hiking Poles

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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