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[MorganW]

Sorry only just saw this..

I taped them with climbing finger tape and later duct tape, at each junction. I found occassionally they separated. My poles had been modified by a previous owner and so came apart occassionally.

It meant once they were out they were out for good. But I didn't mind using them. I started in chamonix with them, not because I needed them, just to get used to them whilst I was fresh and I just knew I'd keep putting off taking them out.

Cheers Iain, thanks.

No probs with separation yet, but the more I use them, the more likely that is I suspect.

Increasingly, I'm starting longer runs with them out and ready. Might as well get maximum benefit.

Brian mentioned the odd harsh word exchanged in the early part when he was spiked and before he got my Raidlights into action (else he could have fought back).