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Tips for Buying a Walking Pole

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Walking poles are an essential hiking accessory designed to help walkers maintain stability on rugged terrain and help walkers maintain a steady rhythm to the terrain walking. These are an excellent addition to your hiking gear, whether you are taking a short hike or a more strenuous trip such as trekking or mountain climbing. The basic use of a walking pole is to prevent any sort of slipping in wet or slippery terrain. Many people find that a walkie-talkie provides an effective way to communicate with other walkers while they are on the trail or mountain. Some even take the time to have a mini radio so they can listen to music and talk to each other even when it is very quiet. Walking poles are great for people that like to walk alone or for those who are looking for an inexpensive way to keep their balance while they are hiking or climbing. These types of walking poles are usually made from light weight materials to make them much easier for walkers to carry and they can...

Choosing the Best Carbon Trekking Pole Manufacturer

When it comes to trekking poles, few brands can claim to create the best. Carbon Trekking Poles has been around for years now and are still one of the best selling trekking poles on the market today. The reason for this is simple - carbon poles are extremely light weight. Although carbon does have a tendency to break down quickly it is still very durable. EVA Grip 3k Carbon Trekking Pole/Pole Walking Stick (ET-P20500) Weight: 170g Lock system: Stainless Steel Flap: 3k Carbon (50%) / 8 carbon (50%) /2 Titanium (25%) /2 Copper (25%) /1-Stainless Steel (25%) -Overall Length: 186mm One thing that all carbon trekking poles have in common is that they are all incredibly light weight. This makes them extremely practical as well. If you were to carry a heavy backpack on your back then you would be at a significant disadvantage. However, if you are walking and hiking then you have to carry the load of the entire pack with you. It's an even bigger disadvantage. One of the major f...