An invention

Marksman wrote:

ebay seller wrote:The Trigger S Safety System allows for quick release from the pole when required or automatically in the event of a large fall. The pole is supplied with a web strap or can be used with a Leki Trigger S compatible glove.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Leki-Vantage-S-Trigger-S-Ski-Poles-120cm-/140692900641?pt=UK_Skiing_Snowboarding_Ski_Poles_CV&hash=item20c1f34b21

£50 including the straps.

O.S.

Thanks Marksman :D

I must buy myself some of those. Oh, no, hang on a minute ... how am I going to get them in my suitcase? They don't collapse do they?

Are they as effective at pushing the pole out of your hand when you fall in the way having the straps under your thumb is??

I don't know want all this fuss is about..... I have never lost a ski pole :roll:

AllyG wrote:

Tony_H wrote:

1. Dont fall over
2. Do your straps properly and you wont have a problem

I wonder about you sometimes.

Tony, I know you are a truly amazing skier now and you don't fall over any more, but some of us lesser mortals still do, and Iceman's quick release invention might save us some injuries.

No you don't, and I didn't say that either. I just said don't fall over

Iceman has such a "active " mind !
Full of questions and solutions.

That pole strap is a very interesting point !

Ski equipment and design has a history of slow change. Case in point those pointed old old wooden tips ! Next time you see an old non-metal edge ski..look at tip and you will will see a 10mm tip sticking out ! The old dinosaur skiers call them "ski nipples" ( sorry Dave for historical honesty I had to use thus term ) !

Can anyone tell me why it was there?

Can anyone remember that groove in the middle of a ski base ? What was its function ?

Now back to those pole straps ?

Icemen is very wise and perceptive. They had a function many years ago but now are not really needed! For that past 10 years I have taken out my nylon/leather pole straps off since I do lots of skiing in woods and have had poles caught in branches, resulting in near shoulder separation. Now I instal thick elastics,,with a slip knot. You can buy these elastics in sewing stores or such !

Easy to install, Easy to use. Safe !

pavelski wrote:I do lots of skiing in woods and have had poles caught in branches, resulting in near shoulder separation.

I didn't think of that one Pavel. I shall have to add it to my list of worries about ski holidays :wink:

Your trick with elastic sounds like a pretty good idea - cheap and easy to use :D

Ally

AllG,
Wait till you place these elastics. You will discover another plus.

May I suggest you make the lope,,the ring just long enough to go around your gloves. In this manner the elastic will go around with little pressure around wrists !

After one day you will discover that hidden pleasure !

Have a great day skiing!

Pavel

Hi Pavel,
Have you tested your elastic when ski-ing by getting a ski pole stuck in a tree? And if so, what happens? Does the slip knot undo or does the elastic break? I'm not really sure what the breaking strength of sewing elastic is - it might be stronger than it looks.

Ally