There are a number of good reasons for using walking poles when hiking or walking. Using one or two poles can really help with balance over uneven or steep ground and are invaluable towards the end of the day when your muscles and joints can be fatigued.
Walking poles can also reduce impact to your knees when descending steps or steeper terrain as the load is spread over 3 or 4 contact points with the ground rather than all impact going through your legs.
Some of our customers with bad backs, have told us that they prefer walking poles rather than walking sticks, as the adjustable height ability on the walking poles help them to walk with a straight back instead of stooping, as they do with walking sticks.
This Vango Classic walking pole is a 3-part alloy telescopic walking pole with a bi-injected handle for improved grip. Anti-shock spring system with On/Off feature to cushion impact on hard terrain. Adjustable webbing and neoprene strap, carbide tip for durability and grip. Sold as a single pole.
Features of the Vango Classic Walking Pole include:
- Grip: Bi-injected 2-tone rubber
- Straps: Webbing/neoprene
- Anti-shock: Yes
- No. of sections: 3
- Min-max length: 67-140cm
- Weight: 320g
- Material: T-6061 alloy
- Tip: Carbide