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• Hiking on traverses (fig. E)
For this the upper pole must be shortened and the
lower pole lengthened so that both can offer a
support.
E
• Hiking uphill/downhill (figs. F/G)
When going uphill the poles must be shortened so
that they give comfortable support. When going
downhill the poles should be lengthened so that
when supported you maintain a comfortable, upright
body position.
F
Putting on the hand strap (fig. H)
H
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GB/IE
G
Position the strap so that
the back of your hand
is encircled by the
upper part of the strap.
Then grip the handle.
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