Who Needs Trekking Poles? - WHW Training
Channel: Robert John Kerr
Date: 2021-04-11

Now I have seen people using trekking poles for years and I've got to say I have been one of those that said you don't need trekking poles.
 well things have changed
using trekking poles correctly will assist you you tremendously reducing strain………... allowing you  to cover longer distances.
So what changed my mind about trekking poles
 maybe because I'm not getting any younger haha
So I did a bit of research before I purchased and I found black diamond  came well recommended .
Let's have a quick look at the trekking poles that I have purchased
Set up the ones I got the black diamond trail back
 they are very lightweight aluminium construction
really easy and quick adjustable fit to the size of the user
 I think the rule of thumb is to have your elbow at 90 degrees when measuring the size of your trekking Pole 
and the Poles are actually calibrated so you can see the measurements as you slide each section out mine are set to 150cm
Really easy flick locks this allows fast adjustment of the collapsible parts of the pole
 the flick locks  came pretensioned but it is worth checking that the the tension is correct for you
  I actually had to adjust a couple of mine as they weren't tight enough
 easy to adjust with a phillips screwdriver…. do make sure the flip-flops are in the open position when you make the Adjustment
These ones have got a really good moisture absorbing dual density grip and this means you can change your grip depending whether you hike uphill or downhill
 now this bottom part of the po is called the basket and I have chosen to put the low profile basket on here although it does have a much wider one for snow and skiing I won't be using them
 now right at the very bottom of the trekking pole there is a carbide tip and this is interchangeable because of course it will eventually wear out but you just unscrew it and then screw it back in so you can buy replacement carbide tips
now these black diamond trekking poles are very lightweight coming in at 608 grams per pair
 and I will probably only use one ……….. so I'm only looking at 300g added to my backpack
 so why now why have I decided  give trekking poles a go?

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