HOW TO UNDERSTAND AND CHOOSE HIKING STICKS?

Benefits of Climbing Stick

Climbing trekking pole refers to auxiliary equipment used for outdoor activities such as hiking below the snow line. According to research, using a hiking stick while walking can bring many benefits to people during exercise, such as:

7. Encountering wild animals can be used for self-defense, and so on.

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Understand the classification of hiking sticks:

• By material: carbon fiber hiking stick (lightweight), titanium alloy hiking stick (expensive), aluminum alloy hiking stick (cheap), and wooden hiking stick (emotional)
• According to the number of sections: three hiking sticks (standard), four hiking sticks (ultra short), two hiking sticks (longer), and one hiking stick (not easy to carry)
• Press the handle: straight handle mountaineering stick (professional outdoor sports), T-handle mountaineering stick (leisure and daily sports), oblique handle mountaineering stick (dedicated to field hiking)

Understand the various components of a mountain climbing duralumin 7075 trekking pole:

Climbing stick handle
The handle is usually made of materials such as EVA, rubber, cork, plastic, etc. Each material has the following characteristics: EVA: comfortable grip, full and elastic, not affected by seasons, and the material has sweat absorption function; Rubber: With a full grip, it is harder to crack in winter and does not have sweat absorption function, making it easy for hands to slip in summer; Cork: It has a full grip and is not affected by the season. The material has a sweat-absorbing function and is prone to wear and peeling; Plastic: Poor grip, easy to crack in winter and slippery in summer, but low cost, cheap and convenient.

Mountaineering staff wristband
This is the most important part to consider when purchasing a hiking stick, as the transmission of physical strength between the stick and the user is mainly through the wrist strap. Therefore, when choosing a high-quality wrist strap, it should be considered whether it has the following characteristics: the middle of the wrist strap is wider, and the sides are narrower, which can prevent strangulation; The wrist strap adjustment buckle is set at the connection with the mountain climbing stick and does not come into contact with the hands to prevent hand contact; The inner side of the wrist strap is made of suede anti friction material, effectively protecting the skin in contact with the strap.

Climbing stick support
The material of the support rod is usually made of aluminum alloy, carbon fiber, titanium alloy, wood, steel, etc. Among them, aluminum alloy and carbon fiber are the most widely used materials, with the following characteristics: aluminum alloy: sturdy and durable, low price, heavier than carbon fiber and titanium alloy, and easy to corrode; Carbon fiber: lightweight, with good material elasticity and toughness, high strength ratio, corrosion resistance, and high price; Titanium alloy: lightweight, with good material elasticity and strength, corrosion resistance, and high price.

Climbing stick locking system
The locking system is the core safety component of a climbing stick, and 90% of climbing stick problems are caused by locking system failures. Low priced hiking sticks generally use ordinary plastic components that are prone to deformation, while high-end hiking sticks use high hardness engineering plastics (crystalline plastics) and undergo precise cutting. As recognized by the industry as an advanced locking system, Feistel's safety locking system.

Mud tray
Mud pallets can prevent climbing sticks from getting stuck in the mud, but the environment where climbing passes through is often covered with thorns and shrubs, which can hinder the convenience of movement. Therefore, it is important to note that mud pallets can be quickly disassembled to avoid any inconvenience.

Crutch tip
The material of the stick tip includes rubber head, iron, carbon tungsten steel, etc. Carbon tungsten steel is the hardest and most expensive, with rubber tips being the cheapest, but it is also relatively unable to cope with rough outdoor terrain, and its wear resistance is not as good as carbon tungsten steel tips. The common patterns on the tip of a cane include mesh patterns, diamond patterns, grid patterns, etc. Among them, diamond patterns have the best anti slip and penetration properties.

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