For those who need assistance in hiking rough terrain, a trekking pole/waking stick is definitely worth bringing along. May it be for stability or to provide rhythm to your walking pace.
But they really do help in taking pressure of your back and joints (especially if you have a heavy backpack), especially going uphill and also downhill. Especially if you had knee or ankle or lower back issues in the past, it’s always good to be practice personal safety.
The YUKON CARBON LITE Trekking Poles are perfect:
– Soft touch extended EVA Grips
– Padded Wrist Strap
– Carbon fiber trekking poles that are extremely lightweight
– Twist-lock Anti-Shock Feature
– You have a two choices of pavement tip covers, you have a Mud/Sand Trekking Basket – Prevents tip from sinking too far in the mud or sand and a rubber grip for roadways or concrete paths and a Snow Trekking Basket
The walking stick can adjust to 65cm (2.1 feet) -135cm (4.4 feet) and weights only a pound. I tend to have only used aluminum trekking poles but the carbon shaft is extremely light and really can hold my weight!
These poles does utilize springs which act like shock absorbers. The different tips and trekking baskets included are a plus.
It’s very simple to extend using the TLAS – Twist Lock Anti-Shock. Top portion is unsnap/snap portion similar to what you see on camera tripods, but the bottom portion is extended by unloosening or tightening the bottom portion (near the pavement tip covers) and is easy to lock it in place.
Overall, the YUKON CARBON LITE Trekking Poles are great for Nordic Walking, exerstriding and hiking!
