Quote Originally Posted by MorganW View Post
Martyn

Why not carry 2 poles in one hand and scratch your arse with the other?

I've cut the pole strap etc off my 12 set. Generally I run down without them unless I'm really jiggered, so a quick stop to slot the poles into the capacious side pockets I find is time well spent.
Oddly enough I was faffing about with them last night, trying to work out the most convenient way to transport them. I'm not an expert with poles but have used them enough times to realise they are a definite benefit, especially on the climbs, so they'll be used this Saturday. I imagine a lot of arse-scratching will be required

I concur that it's usually worth the time to stop and secure them properly. The wife gets proper grumpy when I ask her to do it, so I'm working on a "on the hoof" method".

Good luck to everyone in the 100 and 50 this weekend.