If you really like outdoor sports, if you want to walk healthily, it is very necessary to prepare a pair of reliable trekking poles and learn to use them correctly.

Source: National Geographic Chinese Network

Little trekking poles are actually very particular. If you really like outdoor sports, if you want to walk healthily, it is very necessary to prepare a pair of reliable trekking poles and learn to use them correctly. In addition to effectively protecting your knees, it can also help you lose about 30 The weight of about% makes you walk easier and more comfortable, and better enjoy the fun of nature.

How to use trekking poles correctly? Let’s give you a brief introduction↓

According to the locking method, there are two main types: outer lock and inner lock. The outer lock is equipped with an elastic buckle at the connecting part of the two trekking poles. The length of the trekking pole can be adjusted by opening the fastener, and the trekking pole can be fixed by closing the fastener. External locking trekking poles are relatively convenient and suitable for users with relatively small hands. The internal locking trekking pole is a locking method in which the two sections of the trekking pole are held and rotated in different directions, thereby adjusting the friction between the expansion bolt and the inner wall for fixing. This kind of locking is reliable, but has certain requirements for the user's hand strength. If it is not tightened, the trekking pole may retract during use, so care must be taken. According to the handle shape, there are two types: straight handle shape and T-shaped handle

If you are engaged in specialized outdoor trekking, especially if you choose trekking poles in the case of heavy hiking, it is best to choose a straight handle shape (as shown below), do not choose a T-shaped handle, otherwise it will not be used well when used with a wrist strap .

Regarding the adjustment of the length of trekking poles↓How to adjust the length of trekking poles? This needs to be adjusted according to the specific terrain.

1. Flat ground

First, let’s take a look at the length adjustment of walking on flat ground. We stand still on flat ground, holding trekking poles, our arms hang down naturally, using the elbow as the fulcrum, raise the forearms so that the forearms are parallel to the ground and at a 90° right angle to the upper arm When holding a trekking pole, the length of the tip of the pole downward and perpendicular to the ground is the correct length for using the trekking pole on flat ground. Just lock the sections of the trekking pole, and then adjust the other trekking pole that has not been adjusted to the same length as the trekking pole whose length is locked.

2. Uphill with a larger slope

Compared to hiking on flat ground, the length of trekking poles needs to be shortened for steep uphill roads, depending on the slope. The arm drives the trekking poles to be placed in front or above the body, and then use the wrist strap to support the body to walk upwards, which can effectively reduce the weight of the legs. If necessary, you can use two trekking poles to climb at the same time. At this time, the palms can be used. Hold the handle firmly to increase strength.

3. Downhill

Adjust the length of trekking poles to be slightly longer than the normal length of walking on a flat road, depending on the actual situation. Because the impact force on the knee joint is great when going downhill, trekking poles must be used to reduce the load at this time. When stepping down, insert the trekking pole into the front of the body first, and must touch the ground before the front foot to achieve the effect of sharing the strength. Special attention should be paid to the fact that the cane bears heavier weight than usual when going downhill, so the sections of the cane must be fully fixed and firm to avoid the risk of body imbalance caused by sudden retraction when the weight is put on. . In addition, based on the same principle, you must pay attention to the place where the cane falls. Put a little pressure on the arm at the moment the cane falls to see if the location is reliable. Don’t encounter places that are easy to collapse, such as mud, empty floating grass below, and easy Collapsing cliffs and gravel, etc.

When adjusting trekking poles, the maximum adjustment length shown on the trekking poles should not be exceeded. Adjust the trekking pole to the longest, you will see that the first two sections of the trekking pole near the top will have a 'STOP' or 'MAX' mark, which requires that the trekking pole should not exceed this maximum when adjusting the length Mark, otherwise it is likely to break when encountering external force. There are length sizes in the range of trekking poles marked 'STOP' for adjustment reference. When buying trekking poles, you can determine how long trekking poles you need according to your height.

Use of the wrist strap ↓The load-bearing force of the trekking pole depends on the wrist strap, which transmits the weight and the load of the backpack to the wrist through the wrist strap, instead of holding the handle of the trekking pole hard. I believe that many people have the experience of using trekking poles by holding the handle firmly. If you hike for a long time, your hands will feel very tired, especially when you are walking a long line. Sometimes you may even want to throw the trekking poles away. But once you learn to use the wristband correctly, no matter how long you use it, your hands will not feel tired.

So how to hold it correctly?

First, adjust the wrist strap to a proper length, and insert the handle through the wrist strap loop.

Then press the wristband into our palm.

Then gently hold the handle. Let the weight-bearing support the trekking pole through the wrist strap instead of tightly grasping the handle to apply force. If the length of the wristband is not suitable, then adjust it.

This is how it looks when the hand is stretched out under normal circumstances. Does the tiger's mouth appear in a semicircular state?

This is what it looks like after holding the trekking pole correctly.

Gently hold the handle by the tiger’s mouth, the trekking pole can swing back and forth like a pendulum, with a wrist strap as a connection, there is no need to hold it tightly at all, and there is no need to worry about the trekking pole falling off, even if you use the trekking pole for a long time, you will not think it It is a burden.

The function of snow support / mud support ↓Usually after we buy trekking poles, we will find that there is a plastic bowl near the tip of the rod. This is called a rod support. According to the different walking environment, it is divided into mud support and snow support. Many friends don't know what this is for, and even think this is a hindrance, and they are used to taking it off. In fact, the usefulness of the rod holder is also very important. It is mainly used to prevent the sharp tip of the rod from being inserted too deep to cause danger when walking in various terrains. Therefore, for safety reasons, please do not remove the cane holder at will.

The use of trekking poles is to reduce the pressure on the legs and increase the overall endurance of the body. Therefore, although the above method of use is the most scientific method, it may not be completely suitable for everyone, as long as you feel that other methods can achieve the same It does not cause any harm to the body, and it does not hurt to change appropriately.

People may feel uncomfortable when using trekking poles at the beginning, but once you have mastered the correct method of use and got used to it, you will really find that trekking poles are like a part of your body, and you will really feel it clearly. At that time, your load will be reduced. In the long run, your knees and your meniscus will be well protected.

Tips 1. Some friends keep the trekking poles in the same posture when they are walking and get tired, so they hold the trekking poles in their hands. The tip of the stick is not dragged on the ground, but held in the hand and the tip of the stick is raised. This is a taboo. Yes, the reason is that the tip of the stick is very sharp. If the tip of the stick is facing upwards when walking, if the person walking behind accidentally falls forward, it is very likely that the tip of the stick will get hurt. Therefore, under any circumstances, the tip of the stick can only be downwards, and upwards are strictly prohibited; 2. In some sloped places, teammates need to pull each other. In this case, trekking poles must not be used as a power tool to let each other Climbing with trekking poles. Even the best trekking poles may fall off, and the method of using the stick as a pulling tool is likely to cause accidents;

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