THE TIP IS IN THE TUBE

EDGE — UPAs you know, carrying sharp objects without case – for example, ski poles, public transport is not permitted. Existing ferrules, no skier no use: they are plastic, from the cold lose their elasticity to be back on lost. I have for several seasons used homemade tips red medical tubing Ø 10 mm. rubber held tightly on a stick, and if necessary easily replaced.

 
P. DIDENKO, Krasnoyarsk

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