Re: Hiking Poles

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Posted by sabino on April 14, 2007 at 5:38:40 pm EDT
In reply to Re: Hiking Poles posted by Ed G on April 14, 2007 at 6:44:45 am EDT

I have a pair of REI poles. What I have found as I have walked the woods is the sense of helplessness when my hands are strapped-in and I feel off-balance: I am afraid I will reach out, one way or another, to break a fall or a slip and be wedded to a long stick with a sharp point. So, I more often than not, just use them as a hiking staff by just gripping the handle and not using the straps. Maybe I'll get more accustomed over time and adapt better when I take more strenuous hikes.

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