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I sometimes need a stick to help balance and walking. I generally don't need one around the house or in a shop, but like to have one for walking any distance or particularly walking on rough or uneven surfaces.
I usually use a staff made from hazel with a thumbgrip of roebuck antler. It is very solid and strong, but also very heavy. This can cause pain in my arm, shoulder and upper back after a while. I do like that style of stick though, rather than the shorter type with the 90* handle.
Unfortunately, my wife is probably more unsteady than I am and needs support most of the time.
I was browsing on AlExpress a while ago and saw this
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On a whim I ordered one, along with a pair of the Nordic walking poles for my wife.
Well, they arrived the other day and I have to say I am pleasantly surprised. I thought the would probably be very flimsy, but in fact they feel strong and sturdy and very lightweight. Long term I can't say, but I really like them and so does my wife.
This might be of interest for a few people on here.
I usually use a staff made from hazel with a thumbgrip of roebuck antler. It is very solid and strong, but also very heavy. This can cause pain in my arm, shoulder and upper back after a while. I do like that style of stick though, rather than the shorter type with the 90* handle.
Unfortunately, my wife is probably more unsteady than I am and needs support most of the time.
I was browsing on AlExpress a while ago and saw this

€7.84 33% de réduction|1pc Anti choc randonnée bâton de marche nordique marche canne aluminium Camp télescopique bâton extérieur randonnée bâtons béquilles|Bâtons de marche| - AliExpress
Achetez malin, vivez mieux! Aliexpress.com
Well, they arrived the other day and I have to say I am pleasantly surprised. I thought the would probably be very flimsy, but in fact they feel strong and sturdy and very lightweight. Long term I can't say, but I really like them and so does my wife.
This might be of interest for a few people on here.