Walking Poles

Why buy walking poles?

Poles help uphill and on the level by allowing you to utilise the stregth of your upper body to make your walking more efficient. Poles help downhill by taking some of the strain and impact from your knees, shins, hips and associated muscles. Everyone who has blasted it on a big downhill section will know what I am taking about. Downhill is where you will meet 90% of the pain factor in hill walking. They also offer some people a sense of security as you will feel more balanced and in control. If you buy cheap, poor quality poles will last you no time at all when being punished in the hills and mountains. We have made that mistake so you don't have to.