Description
Hiking poles take part of the load off your legs. On a long walk with hills, you feel the difference at the end of the day.
The biggest benefit is on the way down. Going downhill puts a lot of pressure on your knees. With poles, your arms take over part of that weight. You walk down more steadily and with less strain.
Going up, the poles help you push. Your arms work along with your legs.
Each pole has three sections that slide into each other. Two clamps per pole lock the length anywhere between 65 and 135 centimeters. Short people and tall people can use the same pair. Folded to 65 centimeters, they fit on the side of a backpack.
To set the length, stand straight and hold the pole with the tip on the ground. Your elbow should be at a right angle. Make the poles a little longer for downhill and a little shorter for uphill.
The tips are metal and grip on a forest path, gravel and soil. Rubber caps go over the tips for pavement and rock.
The poles are made of light aluminum.
Pair them with the hiking socks and the backpack 30 liters.
