How I use walking poles & straps

How I use walking / trekking poles in different situations

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0:00 Start
0:22 Title
1:25 Types of pole - original & drawbacks
2:10 Flick clip fasteners
2:48 Fixed length carbon poles
3:22 Setting up carbon poles
3:41 How to measure ideal trekking pole length
4:12 Ways to use pole - easy ground
4:41 Downhill on steeper ground
5:00 Uphill on steeper ground
5:22 Channel members thanks
5:37 Using the strap - easy ground
6:18 Steep downhill - no strap, using pommel
6:48 Serious uphill - no strap, using extended grip
7:15 Have I missed anything?
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