Pioneer brand spike 1 trekking poles, the most wear-resistant tungsten rod tip. Wrist strap upgrade!!

Each control: elevators, mud, and feet.

Warm tips

Put away;

-In order to extend the life of trekking poles, in the long time (or after the downhill) the trekking poles apart, wipe

Bar-other equipment, while wounding;

-When not in use, must take the protective cap on the trekking pole tip, trekking pole tip is very sharp, mild

-Unless they're enemies, otherwise do not use trekking poles he;

-Rod tip, if not laugh hard when stuck in the crevices;

-More than STOP marking more than with will damage the components;

-Cane fell into the water or moisture is, please unplug the drying process;

Maintenance tips

Rod Tip: made of rubber, iron, carbon and tungsten, carbon and tungsten hardest, price is the most expensive, cheaper rubber head, but are unable to cope with the rugged outdoor terrain, wear resistance than carbon steel head.

Snow: snow bar prevents the alpenstock was stuck in the mud, but hiking through environmental thorn bushes, skiing will impede the action of convenience, so pay attention to ski fast disassembly and Assembly, is not to cause trouble.

Mud blocking support: avoid mount rod rod tip into the soft mud or sand, rocks too deep. Use: soft mud, stone, especially stone terrain, rod tip inserts stones, walk faster, easily broken rod tip.

Support: support materials are usually steel, aluminum alloys and titanium alloys; The lightest titanium alloy, aluminum alloy, and lighter in weight, more expensive.
Shock absorbers: shock absorber system is equipped with springs of trekking poles, can buffer the impact as needed, prices more expensive than trekking poles without shock absorber systems.

Wristband: this is the most important part to consider when buying trekking poles, trekking poles and transfer of mainly through the use of physical force wristband, wristband should be considered material for durability, softness, comfort and width should be able to adjust the strap length to facilitate the activities of the wrist.

Handle: usually made of rubber, Cork, plastic and foam materials, generally the first two materials of the grip feels more comfortable, but it also is more expensive. Some trekking pole handle Rod 15 degrees, which was derived from the design poles, when going downhill is easier to resist ground reach the braking effect, but is not easy when uphill or in a flat against the ground, must be proficient in the use of trekking poles skills can be used; Not suitable for beginners, or used only on flat.

Trekking poles: can make outdoor climbing through activities bring many benefits, such as improving the stability of walking, reduce the burden on the legs; According to the study, walking trekking poles can reduce the cost at least 22% give the leg and knee muscle and joint strength, make legs feel more comfortable! While at the same time using two trekking poles to provide a better balance.