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Trekking Pole vs Nordic Walking Pole
I am taking up hiking again on weekends, and also trying to do more walking to get out of the house of an evening.
I regularly see people doing Nordic Walking in my neighbourhood, and I also see the ...
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Trekking poles with many attachments?
Can anyone point to any commercial or DIY trekking poles whose end-piece can be swapped -- i.e. regular pole point, sharp spear, raft paddle, camera screw, etc?
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Trekking Pole Length
I was recently convinced to buy a pair of trekking poles for backpacking. But how long should they be?
What is the optimal length to adjust my trekking poles, when carrying a heavy pack?
I have ...
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How can you prevent trekking pole locking mechanisms from slipping?
When using trekking poles with a twist-and-lock locking mechanism, I've experienced slipping (the poles will slightly collapse during use, making you frequently extend and re-lock it). Is there ...
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Should I get trekking poles for snowshoeing, or stick with ski poles?
Being an avid skier I have ski poles lying around, so I've always used those.
Do proper trekking poles offer any advantages for snowshoeing?
