litespeed,
remember poles were first for skiing, the rubber tips are for rock, rock skiing is expensive and dangerous, thus the design for snow... <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />
Jim <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />
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These are my own opinions based on wisdom earned through many wrong decisions. Your mileage may vary.