Hiking Pole

Here you will find a lot about hiking poles.

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I want to make some hiking poles, obviously the length of the pole will vary with peoples
requirements , hieght etc. but is there a generally accepted guide line for the length of a pole
as maybe a ratio to the persons height. Or does the type of terrain you intend to walk in make a
difference. Richard.

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I want to make some hiking poles, obviously the length of the pole will vary with peoples
requirements , hieght etc. but is there a generally accepted guide line for the length of a pole as
maybe a ratio to the persons height. Or does the type of terrain you intend to walk in make a
difference. Richard.

The great thing about hiking poles you buy is that they are extendable. And I use one length for
ascending, another for descending and a third for level walking.

The guideline is that the arm should be horizontal when it is held touching the ground. Hence the
adjustability.

The other great thing is that the loop at the top means the weight is on the wrist and you only use
the handle for steadying; not for support. So no blisters on the hands :-)

Bernard Hill Selkirk, Scotland

richard b said:

I want to make some hiking poles, obviously the length of the pole will vary with peoples
requirements , hieght etc. but is there a generally accepted guide line for the length of a pole as
maybe a ratio to the persons height. Or does the type of terrain you intend to walk in make a
difference. Richard.

Save yourself some money and cut a suitable stick from a hedge row. Walking poles have been used for
centuries long before they became commercially available. If you want an idea of the correct length
take a look at some old wood cuts.

Alex.

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Save yourself some money and cut a suitable stick from a hedge row.

First find your hedgerow...
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On Sat, 24 Jan 2004 21:37:13 +0200, "richard b" <[email hidden]>

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Save yourself some money and cut a suitable stick from a hedge row.

Walking

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poles have been used for centuries long before they became commercially available. If you want an
idea of the correct length take a look at some

old

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wood cuts. Alex.

Funny enough I took down a couple of trees in the front garden about six months ago and selected a
few straight branches and kept them to dry out. They are certainly long enough I'm just worried that
they maybe a little heavy. I have a fine knit kelver / carbon fibre surfcasting blank which is very
strong and light I was thinking of trying to make a couple of poles out of that. The last 4' would
not be strong enough for the task, but I think I should get two out of the remaining 10'. My missus
is only 5' and weighs less than 40 kg so she could use the lighter section. It was just an idea.
Cheers Richard.

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Here you will find a lot about hiking poles.

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regards Luc

Interesting pages. Made much nicer by an attractive model. :-)

However, I note that it recommends working in sync with the legs. On flat (faster) sections I find I
use the poles at half the speed of my legs. Does anyone else do this?

(For long flat sections I carry the poles. I find them useless on flat walking, too much effort)

Bernard Hill Selkirk, Scotland

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However, I note that it recommends working in sync with the legs. On flat (faster) sections I find
I use the poles at half the speed of my legs. Does anyone else do this?

Yes I do. With one pole though. Putting it down every two full steps.

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(For long flat sections I carry the poles. I find them useless on flat walking, too much effort)

I like the rhythm it helps build up.

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Save yourself some money and cut a suitable stick from a hedge row.

Walking

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poles have been used for centuries long before they became commercially available.

And how do you adjust the length so that it will fit into the boot of your car? Boil wash it?

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Save yourself some money and cut a suitable stick from a hedge row.

Walking

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poles have been used for centuries long before they became commercially available.

And how do you adjust the length so that it will fit into the boot of your car? Boil wash it?

You must have a small car! ;-)

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Interesting pages. Made much nicer by an attractive model. :-)

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Save yourself some money and cut a suitable stick from a hedge row.

Walking

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poles have been used for centuries long before they became commercially available.

And how do you adjust the length so that it will fit into the boot of your car? Boil wash it?

Get a Mondeo.*

* Subtle reference.
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Save yourself some money and cut a suitable stick from a hedge row.

Walking

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poles have been used for centuries long before they became commercially available.

And how do you adjust the length so that it will fit into the boot of your car? Boil wash it?

You must have a small car! ;-)

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"But he's got the biggest willie"!
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Here you will find a lot about hiking poles.

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regards Luc

Interesting pages. Made much nicer by an attractive model. :-)

Very helpful pages especially the part on knee probelms, but my browser did allow me to see the
attractive model ;(( regards Richard

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And how do you adjust the length so that it will fit into the boot of

your

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car? Boil wash it?

You must have a small car! ;-)

I pictured a full length head height staff kind of thing, like Little John might have carried around
Sherwood Forest (which coincidently I hear has been relocated to Yorkshire recently?)
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car? Boil wash it?

You must have a small car! ;-)

I pictured a full length head height staff kind of thing, like Little John might have carried
around Sherwood Forest (which coincidently I hear has been relocated to Yorkshire recently?)
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Isn't he supposed to be buried in Hathersage? These mediaeval types certainly got around didn't
they?! ;-) BTW, historical evidence seems to point at Robin Hood doing his deeds in Barnsdale Forest
as well as Sherwood but when you think about it they're only 30 miles apart, a good day or two
walking. Now there's an idea for a stroll!

Nick

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Alex_Sh@w said...

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Save yourself some money and cut a suitable stick from a hedge row.

First find your hedgerow...

Small saplings, young tree, forest timber operations.. keep your eyes open and use your senses.. i
have quite a nice piece of cherry wood, about 5ft long, tipped it with a rubber grip/anti-slip cap,
trimmed off some rough edges and frequently go for walks with it. sometimes comes in handy for
vaulting hedgerows when taking short-cuts.

Cheap, economical and recyclable...

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Save yourself some money and cut a suitable stick from a hedge row.

First find your hedgerow...

Question: When is the best time to cut a suitable stick ?

Answer: Before some other bugger cuts it !
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before the sap rises & leave it to season if u want to keep it for any
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Save yourself some money and cut a suitable stick from a hedge row.

First find your hedgerow...

Question: When is the best time to cut a suitable stick ?

Answer: Before some other bugger cuts it !
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