Wrist Straps

[WWF-VT]

I use them. People that ski trees a lot seem to not like using them in there.

I use them on trail, never in the trees. Too much stuff to potentially get poles caught on and screw up your wrists or shoulders.

 

[witch hobble]

I normally use $2 poles from a ski swap or pick up a pair that has lingered at lost and found for months. First thing I do is cut the straps off.

 

[2knees]

Gaper.

time to switch back to the pole daffy....

 

[Warp Daddy]

Yep -- i use them all the time , got in the habit from yrs of XC skiing . I agree with those who said they feel nekkid without them I'll sometimes drag them on real steep stuff

 

[highpeaksdrifter]

Use them to loop over my ski tip, but that's it. I don't like them. I have a Leki pair that attach to your glove with a little loop, but I don't really use that feature either,

 

[deadheadskier]

always, even in the trees. so far, so good in terms of them not getting caught.

 

[Smellytele]

Only when x-country skiing do I.I never use them down hill. I have seen friends even when using them "right" break/sprain their thumbs/wrists. I remove them from all my other poles

 

[drjeff]

I can't remember offhand what brand I have (and am at work now), but when I was in the ski shop looking for new poles (this was in Jackson Hole), there were a handful of them, I think from different companies. There is a strap that snaps on to your glove/mitten and then clicks into the pole. There is a release button to get remove the pole (the strap stays on your glove/mitten). If you pull hard enough, it releases without the button. I think there were some models where you needed special gloves that came with the pole, but I got one that works with any gloves or mittens.

Yup, those are the Leki's. You basically wear a small harness/sling over the palm of your glove and the click in/clip out tab is at the end of the harness/sling basically hanging between your thumb and index finger. When you want in, you insert the tab on the sling into the slot that's ontop of the grip (that kind of sounds dirty ) and presto you're locked in until you release the locking mechanism.

 

[snowmonster]

I unstrap in the trees and when I go down steeps. After unstrapping, I usually forget to strap back on and only remember when I dig in the pole too hard and leave it behind -- then I have to do that annoying backtracking to get the pole back.

 

[bvibert]

I usually use mine. There was a short time where I was too lazy, but this past season I got back into the habit. I always use them the 'right' way.

 

[Hawkshot99]

use 'em the "wrong" way, why is the "right" way bettterer? as soon as i release the pole its in the same position either way no?

Wrong way, you can break your thumb if you catch the pole on something. Correct way the strp just goes up your arm.

 

[eastcoastpowderhound]

leki triggers...the strap with the loop that clicks into the top of the grip. I've got other poles with straps, only time I wouldnt use them is out west in avie prone areas. I also use a larger basket...nothing worse than the little race baskets, always sinking in anything soft.

 

[WoodCore]

Always use them, in the trees, everywhere. Nothing worse than the pole sinking in and getting it ripped out of your hand and having to go back and get it.....

Agreed!!

 

[billski]

I use them because I'm too lazy to fetch them if I drop them. I suppose the first time I get my arm torn off I'll change my mind. Right now, I'm too dumb to learn.:dunce:

 

[kcyanks1]

Yup, those are the Leki's. You basically wear a small harness/sling over the palm of your glove and the click in/clip out tab is at the end of the harness/sling basically hanging between your thumb and index finger. When you want in, you insert the tab on the sling into the slot that's ontop of the grip (that kind of sounds dirty ) and presto you're locked in until you release the locking mechanism.

Yup, that's it.

 

[faceplant]

I put 4 fingers thru but keep my thumb outside of the strap

so i can quick release- or hold on & not release

my choice

 

[umby]

Step 1 - Begin by holding one ski pole by the safety strap coming out of the back of the handle.

Step 2 - Put your free hand upwards through the safety strap with your fingers and thumb separated into a "V."

Step 3 - Bring your hand downward allowing the safety strap to rest against the palm of your hand in the V between your thumb and your index finger.

Step 4 - When your hand is even with the ski pole handle and the strap is between your thumb and index finger, close your fingers around the ski pole grip.

any tips/instructions for how to click into my bindings?

 

[riverc0il]

I only strap in while skiing technical stuff in which I feel a dropped or snagged pole could be dangerous and leave me without my full arsenal. Or gully climbing with my adjustables, no reason not to strap in when climbing with poles. Otherwise, usually not.

When I was more into bump skiing and not into the trees, I used them religiously.

 

[billski]

any tips/instructions for how to click into my bindings?

too complicated. After I finally got through the wrist strap instructions, the lifts had closed.

 

[Edd]

I've never used them and often wish they weren't there at all.