In Europe, where hiking is a national sport, all the
trampers seem to use hiking poles. At first glance poles seem like a silly
idea. They look cumbersome and unnatural. But the Europeans have been doing
this a long time, and they are onto something!
Hiking poles take pressure off the back and knees,
particularly on the downhill. They give balance and allow the motivated hiker
to go down steep grades quickly. Like outriggers they provide balance and
stability. Similar to ski poles, they help walkers establish pace and rhythm.
Leki makes a good hiking pole
. Their
poles even have built in shock absorbers! You can find these poles at R.E.I.
and Adventure 16 stores.
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