Wow. Great ideas and finds <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />! This looks like something I can make! I like 45” poles so this would work good. This is much cheaper than the GG and even the new BPL stix.

I like using the fixed-length pole on my GG Squall Classic. I’ve been fine with fixed length in my travels.

You’ll find strapless is easier on the wrists and eliminates hand swelling. Your forearms will like it (because of low weight). And your hand muscles will gain new strength. It cured my wife’s carpal tunnel. The few backpacking trips she has been on has been enough to totally eliminate her pain in the past 3 years.

A couple of questions:
1. Do you think you’ll have to add any glue to the tips or handles to keep them from sliding (or falling off) in hot weather?
2. Do you think you’ll need a little more diameter on the handles? 1.15” seems small for long time hand grip. But I’m not sure; I’m used to fatter handles (GG pole).

-Barry