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. People have tested the weight transfer and it’s correct, they simple stood on their weighing scales without poles, then stood with one, then two and watched the scales drop as the weight transferred, great for weight watchers weigh in.
This Vango Classic anti-shock walking pole in dazzling blue, 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:
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