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Post by paul on Apr 14, 2013 1:50:38 GMT
are you allowed to use walking poles?
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Post by donald on Apr 14, 2013 11:27:22 GMT
Not allowed
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Post by John Mcbride on Apr 15, 2013 18:49:40 GMT
This has to be the only ultra race I've ever done were they don't allow poles!!!
Considering they reduce injury to knees it seems rather odd to disallow them.
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Post by fatherjack on Apr 15, 2013 21:51:34 GMT
I believe it's a Scottish Athletics policy that poles are not allowed and that is the licensing body for the Fling.
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Post by sheffieldnick on Apr 16, 2013 10:48:17 GMT
I agree - almost all ultras allow poles, and it is a shame that The Fling bans them. If Scottish Athletics thinks they give an unfair advantage, then why not say that anyone using poles is not eligable for a prize or award? So the fastest 10% of the field wouldn't use them, but everyone else has the option.
Given the choice, I'd definitely use them on the uphills.
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