№41)Why Don't Exerstrider Poles Have Straps?

I will introduce a part of the content from the homepage of Exerstrider this
time.

今回は、Exerstriderのホームページから内容の一部をご紹介いたします。 最近になって更新された中にFAQs「よくある質問」の項があって、それに答えるかたちで,
今回のストラップを外したことに触れています。（引用開始）

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http://walkingpoles.com/content/view/78/51/


Most walking and trekking poles I've seen have straps. Why don't the Exerstrider poles have straps?

Most walking and trekking pole grips were originally designed for use as ski pole grips. While many of these grip/strapping system designs work great for skiing, they are not well suited to year round walking with poles. It seems all the makers of these complicated grip designs call them “ergonomic”. In doing so, they’ve made ergonomic a rather worthless term. The definition of ergonomics is “the science of designing things for efficient use by people; design aimed at reducing user fatigue and discomfort.”
My strapless grips are truly ergonomic and allow the user to comfortably apply force to the poles without the need to maintain a tight, fatiguing hold on the grip. The large flared surfaces on the top and bottom of the ERGO/SC™ (ergonomic strapless comfort) grip allow a lightly clasped hand to both maintain control of the grip at all times and apply maximum force without the need for an uncomfortable, inconvenient, complicated strapping system. Straps (especially those perplexing strapping systems with Velcro fasteners) are hot and uncomfortable in warm weather, and clumsy to get in and out of while wearing gloves or mittens in winter. They can also restrict circulation and can cause chafing. Also, in the (unlikely) event of a fall, it is also much more likely that one might sustain a hand, wrist or arm injury if strapped into a pair of poles. While most walking pole grips are actually just recycled ski pole grips, the ERGO/SC™ grip was designed specifically with the aim of making the grip feel comfortable, natural and supportive as you apply a strong downward force to the poles. Our grip design will make you feel like the Exerstrider poles are a part of you.


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また、カナダにおいては「UrbanPoling」という名称でセールストークしており、ストラップレスと、むしろそれを特徴としてアピールしています。

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http://www.fact-canada.com/Poling/nordic-walking-poles.html

UrbanPoling walking poles feature strapless ergonomic grips, easily adjustable length and rubber tips as well as carbide tips.Our ergonomic strapless handle means you do not have to grip the handle hard unlike other cross-country styled poles.

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strapless これはとても歓迎できる出来事であって、ヨーロッパ勢もこの際、ストラップ・グローブをポール＆ストックから取り外したstrapless設計に移行されるよう、ぜひとも私はここに希望いたします。


2008年1月20日アメリカでは既にストラップを外していますね！


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