What Is The Difference Between A Trekking Poles And A Walking Stick?

1、 Different functions

1. The trekking pole is more of a protection function, as well as to maintain body balance and reduce the pressure on the lower limbs. When challenging yourself in some harsh environments, such as high altitude areas and hard rocks, you need to use climbing sticks.

2. The walking stick is mainly designed for fitness and has both fitness and protection functions. It is different from the climbing stick in that two walking sticks must be used at the same time. It is mainly applicable to the mountain climbing activities and quick walking on Heping Road that return on the same day.

2、 Different materials and designs

1. The "handle" design of the trekking poles 7075 is mainly to grasp with the palm, and the wrist strap is a simple annular belt.

2. The walking stick has various functions. Generally, carbon fiber is used as the rod, so the rod is light and has enough support and elasticity. The wrist strap is specially designed, which is similar to a simple glove. When using it, the wrist strap is used to support and push the cane. It is also a unique design to reduce hand vibration. In addition to the convenience of grasping the handle, it can also change the force direction of the hand.

3、 Different methods of use

1. The trekking pole is mainly used to grasp the handle. Except when climbing, the upper arm is basically close to the upper body, and the shoulder joint is basically not moving. With the arm elbow joint as the axis, the stick support point is changed to maintain body balance.

3. The use of walking stick requires that the shoulder joint can swing back and forth, increasing the range of arm swing, so as to enhance the fitness effect and protective effect. When walking on the flat road, on the basis of normal walking, the back legs should be straight, the heels of the front legs should touch the ground, the arms should be spread out, the support points of the walking stick should be at the places slightly behind the sides of the body, and the pole body should be inclined to push the body forward in big strides.