1. Rust
When maintaining trekking poles, you can use a very small amount of rust remover [example: WD40] to deal with the rust on the surface, but before use, be sure to remove all the grease on the surface so that it will not affect the trekking poles. Adjust the lock function. In addition, you can also use a very fine abrasive paper to remove the rust on the surface and keep the locking function of the trekking poles unaffected. [Although this may wear off the indicator scale on the trekking poles] The trekking poles that are locked by rotation may fall off due to the rusted powder of the poles and block the grommets for locking, which will affect the locking effect. Therefore, during maintenance The grommets must be cleaned of rust, especially before they are combined to make sure that they are very clean and free of any rust and grease.
2. Buckle
The locking system of aluminum alloy trekking poles may not be able to be pulled out. You can gently tap the locked parts, or wet the trekking poles to reduce some friction, and then you can unscrew the trekking poles smoothly. After unscrewing, be sure to keep the opening upright, let the water inside slowly flow out, and store the trekking poles separately.
3. Unable to lock
When the locked trekking pole is rotated, the grommet in the pole will rotate with the pole and cannot be locked, the pole can be disassembled, and then the grommet can be cleaned thoroughly before putting it back. If it still can't be locked, after disassembling the strut, turn the thinner strut into the grommet to spread the grommet a little, and then plug it directly into the thicker strut and adjust it to the desired length Then lock again.
1. During long walks, always check whether your walking stick is locked so that the donkey will not lose its "hoof".
2. Try not to insert trekking poles into seawater or water with high calcium content, such as Huanglong and Jiuzhaigou. Otherwise it will corrode the cane or be difficult to clean.
3. Walking on the mountain road, when there is a cliff on one side. Be sure to use the trekking pole on the side of the mountain, otherwise it is prone to danger! Get into the habit of using a cane with both hands.
4. On the steeper way up the mountain, try to stay away from the person using the trekking pole in front of you, and be careful that the trekking stick sticks to the person.
5. The trekking stick is not a magic pestle, nor a diamond stick. Be gentle with it. No matter how good the stick is, it will break and it may be dangerous.
6. When adjusting the length of the 2 sections below the 3-section trekking pole, pay attention: the length of the next 2 sections should be as long as possible, so as to distribute the force evenly and avoid damage caused by too long one section and concentrated force. Some styles of canes will have graduations.
