Hiking Poles

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  Johnny-Kun on 23/05/2013 - 19:29

  http://camping.anaconda.com.au/search?w=hiking+poles

  I own a pair of Day Tripper Walking Poles, its good for the price

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  orourke on 23/05/2013 - 19:35

  These two companies are probably the largest makers of poles:

  http://uk.leki.com/trekking

  http://www.blackdiamondequipment.com/en-glbl/shop/mountain/t…

  The cost goes up as the weight goes down (aluminium through to carbon fibre)

  Either find an adventure store (kent street sydney or your local equivalent) ; or buy online (look up getprice.com.au / froogle.com )

  Have fun.

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  m0nkeycheese on 24/05/2013 - 07:52

  Ozbargainers use 2 sticks ;)

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  _Bruce_ on 24/05/2013 - 09:34

  Before you rush off consider this (source: wikipedia):

  …trekking poles are usually used by hikers [] to provide some rhythm to their walking pace and for added support. On flat, smooth terrain they really aren't necessary although using them can increase the exercise a hiker gets from the trip, as well as the speed. But on less certain terrain, or steep slopes, they provide useful lateral stability, and many turn to them for help with knee pain. They can also be used as aids when climbing rocks or boulders, to probe the depth of mud or water and facilitate a crossing. When traversing steep slopes for long distances, some hikers make one pole shorter than the other to make those trips feel more as if they were taking place on level ground.

  So if you want a safety net against slipping or increase your excercise, sure, but don't think they make walking easier.

  Edit: Also, if the point is to increase excercise, why would you spend heaps on a light weight version? The whole concept is a product that solves a non existant problem.

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  judyoz on 24/05/2013 - 10:31

  I have a pair of Mountainsmith poles, purchased from Anaconda a couple of years ago. They have done 2 x 600km+ Caminos and the Larapinta Trail.

  I wouldn't do a long walk without poles now.

  Here are a couple of useful web pages you might like to read

  http://www.personal.dundee.ac.uk/~pjclinch/poles.htm

  http://ourhikingblog.com.au/2011/08/walking-pole-guide-how-t…

  http://www.helinox.com.au/pages/australian-bushwalkers-guide…

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  SuperMick on 25/05/2013 - 11:55

  Thankyou to everyone for their comments. They were really helpful and we have bought the poles using your guidance.