[at-l] some real questions...

[Felix J]

Hey, I've got a couple of REAL gear 'repair' questions.
First, I have a pair of gaiters, brand new except for the recent PA 
hike. They are WAY too big at the top. The are velcro-fronted and there 
is an elastic-type band around the top. There is a little 'pull cord'  
deal on one side. (You following me on this!?!)  So, my question... how 
can I make it so that they 'fit'?  Can I shorten the pull cord thing so 
it 'pulls' sooner? Can I 'stitch' a loop into the elastic band making it 
'smaller'? Anyone?  (they were a gift a few years ago and have been 
worn...so, returning them is not an option)

Secondly, I have some Leki Makula (Mukala, Mukalu, 
Mukaluk...something...) and one of them won't 'tighten'. I've pulled 
that section out and hand-tightened the nut on it several times and it 
works fine THAT TIME. If I adjust it/collapse it, the same thing 
happens. Advice for keeping the nut tight? 

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Felix J. McGillicuddy
ME-->GA '98
"Your Move"
ALT '03 KT '03
http://Felixhikes.tripod.com/