May 4, 2007

Trekking poles

Why use TREKKING POLES?

Hiking poles, like any hand-held walking support (sticks, crutches, zimmer frames etc.), are designed to provide extra stability and to spread the load on your legs onto your arms. Many people feel no need for this support when hiking, but there's a substantial minority who suffer for their pleasure in the backcountry, usually from knee pain, and they usually encounter it on hills and/or carrying heavy loads. If you end your days wishing your knees or whole legs were in better shape you may well benefit from using poles, as you can lower the amount of stress on them by taking the weight onto the poles through your arms.



The Benefits :-
· reduce knee pain
· increase hill climbing power
· can increase endurance
· aid crossing soft ground
· can aid balance for activities like river crossing, screen running, etc.

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