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English translation: trigger grip

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11:30 Mar 18, 2005

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Tech/Engineering - Sports / Fitness / Recreation / hiking/trekking poles

French term or phrase: dragonne enveloppante

describing the wrist strap/loop of a hiking pole.
From the picture (very small, so I can't give a terribly accurate description) it curves around the wrist like a glove with open fingers. It seems obvious enough, but I'm at a loss on how to describe it.

wrap-around wrist strap
glove-like wrist strap

I've looked at English sites on walking poles and found a few with this type of wrist loop and they refer more to "wrist support". Perhaps I could say something like "full wrist support"?

Comments/suggestions are welcome!

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Local time: 05:19

English translation:trigger grip

Explanation:
Hi Mara

I've seen the term "trigger grip" used in connection with ski poles, particularly the Leki models, but it could also apply to trekking poles. Take a look at the attached links and see if it matches your needs.

Good luck!

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Note added at 1 hr 13 mins (2005-03-18 12:43:39 GMT)
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Hmm... I\'ve a hunch the pole would have to have some kind of release system otherwise it could be a bit of a hazard! Maybe your customer could confirm? Here\'s another link on how to use what they call the \'trigger strap\' (slightly different design to the \"trigger grip\"?):

http://www.leki.com/html/nw_fitadjustment.asp

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Note added at 1 hr 37 mins (2005-03-18 13:07:16 GMT)
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I agree, \"wrist-support strap\" would be one way of getting round the problem, given your context. As for whether it\'s \"superior\"... ;-)

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trigger grip

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hand strap/leash

Kim Sanderson

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hand strap/leash

Explanation:
My technical dictionary gives 'hand strap, carrying strap'.

But see link below to a French climbing equipment manufacturer which gives '(long)leash'. I like leash as it implies keeping a piece of equipment (or a dog!?) attached.

Perhaps 'wraparound leash' or 'glove leash'?

Reference: http://www.backcountry.com/store/GRV0012/Grivel-Dragonne-Lon...

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trigger grip

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