How to use trekking poles

Outdoor sports are becoming more and more popular, and mountaineering is one of the more common sports. On the one hand, it can relieve our life stress, and on the other hand, it can relax our mood and bring us health. Mountaineering is a relatively difficult process, and we can use the role of trekking poles. Do you know how to use trekking poles? Let us now learn how to use trekking poles.

Adjust the length

Generally, two sections of a three-section trekking pole can be adjusted. Start by loosening all the joints of the trekking pole. Extend the support pole near the bottom to the maximum length limit. There are scales on the trekking pole for reference. Stand on a flat surface holding the trekking pole and adjust the length of the pole. Let your arms hang naturally, use your elbows as fulcrums, and raise your forearms until they are 90 degrees to your upper arms. , then adjust the tip of the trekking pole downward until it touches the ground; or place the head of the trekking pole 5 to 8 centimeters under the armpit, and then adjust the tip of the pole downward until it touches the ground. Tighten all the poles of the trekking pole.

Wristband use

Most people hold the handles tightly when using trekking poles, thinking that the wrist strap is only to prevent the trekking pole from leaving their wrists. If you think so, you are wrong. When going downhill, the impact force of the trekking pole should be transmitted to our arms through the wrist strap; and when going uphill, the thrust of the arm should be transmitted to the trekking pole through the wrist strap to generate an assist for going uphill. Therefore, when the wrist passes through the wrist strap, you should not directly reach in from the top of the wrist strap to grab the handle, but should lift the wrist strap and insert it from the bottom of the wrist strap.

The trekking pole is pressed in the palm of our hand, and then we can lightly grasp the handle, and support the trekking pole through the wrist strap instead of holding the handle tightly and applying force. If there is a buckle, make a slight adjustment, remember not to affect the operation of the trekking pole.

On flat ground and gentle uphill walks, follow the same rhythm as normal walking. As your left foot moves forward, your right arm should also bring the trekking pole forward, but the tip of the pole should not exceed the front of your body. Then push against the ground and push backwards. Alternate between your left and right hands to perform the same movements. The movements for climbing a steep slope are the same as normal walking, but the arms should be moved forward and the trekking poles should be placed in front of the body. Use the trekking poles to support the body upward to reduce the pressure on the legs. If necessary, two trekking poles can be used at the same time to climb. When pushing the body upward, the palms can be placed on the top of the poles to increase the pushing force.

When going downhill, the impact force is relatively large, so you need to use trekking poles to reduce the load on the legs. The trekking poles must be placed in front of the body and touch the ground earlier than the front foot to achieve the effect of sharing the force. At this time, the body will definitely tilt forward. This action is not a natural action for us when going downhill, so you have to practice it frequently. At the same time, you have to feel how far the trekking poles should be placed to achieve the effect of reducing the pressure on the legs without slowing down the original speed and rhythm. If necessary, you can lengthen the trekking pole according to your personal feeling.

The above is an introduction to the use of trekking poles. Many people do not know how to use them, but instead have the opposite effect. For example, during the use process, it causes personal safety, fails to balance the body, and makes climbing more difficult. So I hope everyone can follow the above correct usage methods.