wrote:
I notice that I fairly often get hand/joint/tendon strains from skiing.
Is it inevitable with all that hammering on the hands in straps? Do
folks just try different set-ups til they find one that works? Are some
set-ups known to be great on hands?

--JP

I have hand problems too. Try hanging onto the pole tighter so the hand
doesn't fold over itself. Also, I think the tendons/ligaments will get
used to poling if you don't overdo it when you start out.

Jay