Why Poles are important when hiking ?
It has been proven by the international research and agreed by more than 400 studies from universities that using poles while hiking or treeking is very useful and beneficial for the body health.
most people think they look dorky so they don't bother. But they are incredible for the traction and reducing fatigue. Extremely steep descents especially!,they really help with balance when traversing uneven rocky terrain or trying to cross a creek on small stones or logs. They also transfer quite a bit of weight from the legs/knees to the arms.There’s a rhythm that you fall into with poles that really allows for a constant progress on the trail.
It's a lot of benefits, Not the least of which is no sausage fingers at elevation. and they make hiking for fatty people more easier and also for those who suffer from bum knees, they can hike longer with no ill effects, and help for conserving energy.
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