Trekking poles can bring many benefits to outdoor mountaineering and crossing activities, such as improving the stability of walking and reducing the burden on the legs.
Because the frequency of use, terrain environment, and weather conditions will have some impact on the trekking poles, learn to inspect and maintain the trekking poles well, so that the trekking poles can be used better and longer.
So what problems should you pay attention to when using trekking poles? How should I maintain my trekking poles after using them?
Precautions when using trekking poles
On long hikes, always check that your cane is locked so that the donkey doesn't lose its "hooves".
Try not to insert trekking poles into seawater or water with high calcium content, such as Huanglong and Jiuzhaigou, otherwise it will corrode the walking sticks or be difficult to clean.
When walking on the mountain road, when there is a cliff on one side, be sure to use the trekking pole to the side of the mountain, otherwise it is easy to be dangerous. Get into the habit of using a cane with both hands.
On the steeper way up the mountain, try to stay away from the person in front of you who is using the trekking pole, otherwise you will be blinded and don't blame others.
The trekking stick is not a magic pestle, nor a diamond stick. Be gentle with it. Even the best stick will be broken if used violently, and there may be danger.
When adjusting the length of the 2 sections below the 3 sections of trekking poles, pay attention to the length of the next 2 sections should be as equal as possible.
In this way, the force can be distributed evenly and the damage caused by too long one section and concentrated force can be avoided. Some styles of canes will have graduations.
