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How do I choose what hiking pole to use?

April 11, 2019
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Trekking and hiking poles often have a lot of similarities. Most have extension capabilities, anti-shock systems, and other interesting features that make them ideal for your trekking needs. In general, when someone is looking to select on of these poles for their own personal use, the decision comes down to: ·        Price ·        Comfort ·        Dependability Depending on […]

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How do I pick a hiking pole if I’m overweight?

April 9, 2019
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When someone is suffering from obesity or disability, it is very important to stay active however possible. Some activities can be difficult, however, as sports like basketball or tennis require extra mobility that may not be possible. You need options that will have you staying active at your own pace, so that you can continue […]

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When do I absolutely need to use a hiking pole?

March 21, 2019
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Our legs and knees were designed to handle a great deal of pressure. Everywhere we go and any time we travel we are using the lower half of our body – even when we are driving a car or getting on and off a bus, we are moving our legs in order to get to […]

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Can I take a walking pole on a plane?

March 10, 2019
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When you go on a vacation, the goal of the vacation is to explore an area that you are unfamiliar with in order to get an experience that you cannot get if you were still at home. While there are no doubt various landmarks and restaurants around wherever you travel, there is no better way […]

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What should I do to take care of my hiking pole?

February 28, 2019
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Though trekking and hiking poles can withstand some of the roughest terrain, they do still need a little bit of care and maintenance in order to ensure they continue to meet your needs. Hiking poles that are properly maintaining will last considerably longer, and since proper care of these poles is not too difficult, you […]

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How much do trekking poles cost?

February 11, 2019
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The costs of trekking, hiking and walking poles can vary considerably by size, style, features, and brand. The range can be quite extensive – with some poles costing as little as $20, while others are as much as 10 times that amount, valued at approximately 200 dollars or more. As with any type of outdoor […]

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What is Nordic walking?

February 2, 2019
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Getting a full body workout quickly and easily is the goal of men and women across the country. Simply getting out and walking is a healthy way to improve your overall fitness, and if there was a way to get regular walking to involve more of your body (thus improving heart rate, fitness and weight […]

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What types of tips are there for hiking poles?

January 13, 2019
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Although the shaft of the pole is often most important in terms of how well it helps you decrease pressure on your knees and legs, the shaft of the pole is irrelevant if the tip of the pole cannot hold onto the terrain below it. Hiking pole tips are not created equally, and if the […]

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How much weight does a trekking pole take off my legs?

December 28, 2018
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It is easy for people to talk about the benefits of using a trekking pole over long distance travel. The idea that using a pole takes some of the pressure off of your legs is intuitive – it makes sense that the more items you use to support yourself, the more you would take some […]

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Do trekking poles hurt the environment?

December 11, 2018
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One of the common concerns about trekking poles is whether they have an environmental impact. There are very differing opinions about how much using trekking poles impacts the environment and whether or not this impact is substantial enough to warrant their disuse. There is no scientific agreement with either of the two sides, and those […]

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