Walking poles at Ennerdale, NO
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invalidpassword
And I don't mean those from eastern Europe. I mean those that you use to help you uphill. I was very surprised, as were many others, to see someone, using 2 'walking sticks' in the Ennerdale fell race. Any thoughts on this? The 'racer' finished very well up.
Sticks & poles are officially banned in races as of about 4 years ago. :eek:
Regards,
Max. ;)
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Originally Posted by
Max
Sticks & poles are officially banned in races as of about 4 years ago. :eek:
;)
Glad to hear that but I can't seen anything in my handbook or on the FRA pages. Can someone clarify, otherwise I can see the day when we have to start up the pressure group; Concerned Runners Against
Poles.
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Poles certainly give an advantage uphill.
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I think they're dangerous - imagine 200 fell runners all running with poles. Someone's eye out for sure!
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I had a Pole do my wall papering in my old house - it was good!
I've got know problems with them.
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Originally Posted by
Max
Sticks & poles are officially banned in races as of about 4 years ago. :eek:
Regards,
Max. ;)
Sticks as well as poles banned, eh? Well why is that Wharfedale blighter still turning up at races then? Think he better forfeit all prizes won to Grifter.
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Originally Posted by
Max
Sticks & poles are officially banned in races as of about 4 years ago. :eek:
Oi! That is so unfair and well, just not right. I must appeal...!
So that's why I never win a race :mad:
I knew there must some reason....;)
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Ernest Flange-Nibbler
Sticks as well as poles banned, eh? Well why is that Wharfedale blighter still turning up at races then? Think he better forfeit all prizes won to Grifter.
Ay lad...med a start on that today eh :o
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I dont know where it says "walking sticks" or "ski Poles" are banned. I think the fact that all your mates and fellow runners would take the p*ss non stop and make a point of beating you to the 'top' everytime you used them. They've been using them on the continent for years and it hasn't caught on because of the traditional mickey taking sense of humour of the Brits. I remembered some photos I'd seen from the Sky Buff Runner series so I dug a couple up. Incidentally I dont recall seeing anybody carrying them downhill? These two are from the Dolomites race on the 24th July 2005. Click on them for a larger version.
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Oh and I wouldn't mind using a set comming down grassy bank at Ben. As I'm right at the back and on my ars* by then I would be past caring who took the p*ss. Anyone want to carry some to the top for me?:o:o:o