1, function
Climbing poles, also known as snow mountain poles, are basically designed for climbing mountains above 3500 meters, which is more protective. In the mountainous areas with high altitude hypoxia, low temperature ice and snow, and all kinds of hard rock and gravel, it is inseparable from trekking poles to challenge the limit of life.
The trekking pole is mainly designed for fitness, which has both fitness and protection functions. It is mainly suitable for mountaineering activities below 3500 meters above sea level and can return on the same day and walk quickly on a flat road.
2. Materials and design
Most trekking poles are made of metal alloys. The purpose is to strengthen the supporting force. The "handle" design is mainly grasped by the palm, and the wrist strap is a simple circular belt. The damping spring is added in the rod body, and only the metal tip at the bottom of the rod is anti-slip, regardless of the function of smooth and hard stone road.
The walking stick is made of carbon fiber composite material, and the wristband is specially designed, similar to a simple glove. In addition to the metal tip, the bottom is equipped with a small shock absorber similar to boots. Its rod body is light, supporting force is sufficient, elasticity is good, and it can bend and bounce directly, which is convenient for users to borrow money. The specially designed wristband can not only grasp the handle conveniently, but also change the direction of hand force.
3. How to use it
The use of trekking poles is mainly to grasp the handle. Except when climbing a mountain, the upper arm is basically close to the upper body, and the shoulder joint is basically motionless. Taking the elbow joint of the arm as the axis, the balance of the body is maintained by changing the support point of the walking pole. The trekking poles do not have the function of walking on flat roads, nor can they be used together.
The use of walking stick requires the shoulder joint to swing back and forth, and increase the amplitude of the swing arm to enhance the fitness effect and protection. Walking on a flat road, on the basis of normal walking, the hind legs are straight, the front legs and hind feet are attached to the ground, the arms are abduction, the crutch support points are slightly behind the sides of the body, and the rod body pushes the body forward obliquely. When climbing a mountain, you should give full play to the role of wristbands. When going up the mountain, put the crutch in front, pull your body up with a wrist strap, bend your arm after going up, and push the crutch behind you with a wrist strap to keep your body up. When going downhill, the crutch is supported in front, and the arm should be in a straight line with the crutch to extend the length of the crutch.
Expand knowledge: Is the trekking pole folded or telescopic?
1, two telescopic trekking poles
Two telescopic trekking poles are the hardest and most stressed design, so they are more suitable for people who exercise on snow or pursue the strength of trekking poles. However, dual-port portability is the worst, and even if it is minimized, it can't be well placed on the packaging. Because of the two-stage design, in order to obtain higher strength, there will be a lot of overlap between the two poles to make them stronger. Therefore, although they only have two parts, most of them are not so light and usually heavier than other trekking poles. In the past few years, due to the influence of light waves, two retractable trekking poles are rare.
2. Three telescopic trekking poles
Three-stage expansion is the most common design in the market, and they are more compact than two-stage expansion. Almost three kinds of trekking poles can be tied to backpacks or put in boxes of average size. Three trekking poles are usually lighter than two trekking poles, but their strength is reduced. However, they are difficult enough and will be emphasized in most cases to avoid extreme pressure. Hiking, mountaineering, mountaineering and rock climbing, most people choose three kinds of telescopic trekking poles.
Step 3 fold the trekking pole
Folding trekking poles really started in recent years. These folding trekking poles are one of the lightest and most portable trekking poles. Although its durability and strength are far lower than most two-section or three-section telescopic hiking poles, it is durable enough for most ordinary climbers and hiking enthusiasts to adapt to low-intensity hiking and mountaineering activities. They are especially suitable for climbers and cross-country runners because they are small, light and easy to carry. You can put them outside or inside your backpack, so that you can use them to climb rocks. Cross the road. Generally speaking, most folding trekking poles are shorter than most telescopic trekking poles 18-23cm, and the weight can reach 280-400g depending on the weight. Several folding trekking poles have no detachable poles, and most of them can't be adjusted in height. These are shortcomings and advantages, and they are lighter.
It is suggested that telescopic trekking poles are safer. Folding trekking poles are more suitable for outdoor activities such as tourism.