When outdoors, trekking poles bring not only convenience, but also safety. In the process of using trekking poles, there are also many tips
1. Uphill
Very steep uphill: You can put two sticks together at a high place, push down with both hands together, use the strength of the upper limbs to drive the body up, and feel the pressure on the legs is greatly reduced. When going up steep slopes, it can greatly relieve the pressure on the legs, and transfer part of the work done by the lower limbs to the upper limbs.
Gentle uphill: As usual walking, the two sticks staggered forward.
2. Downhill
Gentle descents: Bend slightly, place your weight on the trekking poles, and move the poles staggered. Especially when the road conditions are not good, when descending on some gentle gravel roads, using two sticks, the center of gravity is on the sticks, there is a feeling of walking on the ground, and the speed can be increased very quickly.
Very steep downhill: At this time, the trekking pole can only be used as a fulcrum, which cannot relieve the pressure on the knees and legs, nor can it help increase the speed. But don't speed up at this time, otherwise it's dangerous to hurt your knee
3. Flat road
Flat roads with poor road conditions: Putting your weight on the stick can slow down the situation where one foot is deep and one foot is shallow. For example, a flat gravel road can be walked more steadily.
Flat road with good road conditions: If there is a load, you can bend slightly and unload it on the trekking pole through your hands to reduce the impact on your knees. If you don't have a load and feel that trekking poles are useless, you can leave your hands free, which is easier.
