Check with Finn Sisu in St Paul about relatively inexpensive ventilated
gloves. Very thin padding on bike gloves will work too, but more than
that may get in the way. That said, I also carry tape to cover the small
finger tips and one spot on the outsides sides of my palms before
heading out on asphalt (not snow). We're all different anatomically,
but sore elbows suggest poles that are too heavy (e.g., Alulite) or
poling technique that is pounding rather than placing. Also, it pays to
stretch shoulders, lats and elbows before and after.

rm

" wrote:

I either go to Lowes or Home Depot and buy constuction gloves that
closely resemble full-finger bike gloves, or wait for closeouts from
someplace like Nashbar. Both much cheaper than full-price Pearls or
Toko/Yokos.

I still have to tape some of my fingertips for skating or all of them
for classic to avoid blistering in the warmer weather. Even my palm
will blister a bit on long classic roller skis in the summer. I try
not to grip too firmly, and use a lube (Bodyglide), but it still
happens. Any ideas?

Also, my elbows get sore after long double pole sessions. I'm told
there used to be shock absorbing roler poles, and I've tried the
rubber pole "feet" with limited success. (They also make the swing
weight noticably worse, since they're at the end of the pole.) Any
ideas?

Randy