External locking is more convenient, and fastening is locking. But it is not suitable for low temperature environment and will not lock.
The internal lock is a traditional design, which expands the expansion bolt by squeezing the thread to achieve the purpose of positioning. Relatively solid and stable. However, the disadvantage of this design is that it is not easy to confirm whether it is locked or not, and the length of the mountain pole is easily affected by the locking force.
1, outdoor trekking pole
The trekking pole, as its name implies, refers to the auxiliary equipment used in mountaineering. Hiking poles can bring many benefits to outdoor mountaineering activities, such as improving the stability of walking and reducing the burden on legs. According to research, using trekking poles when walking can reduce the force exerted on muscle joints such as legs and knees by at least 22%, making legs feel more comfortable! Using two hiking poles at the same time can provide better balance. Don't forget that you can't find the trunk. It can also be used as a pole to build a ceiling with waterproof cloth.
Step 2 classify
According to materials: carbon fiber trekking poles (lightweight), titanium alloy trekking poles (expensive), aluminum alloy trekking poles (cheap), and wooden trekking poles (sentimental).
According to the number of knots: three trekking poles (standard), four trekking poles (ultra short), two trekking poles (long) and one trekking pole (not easy to carry).
Press the handles: trekking poles with straight handle (for professional outdoor sports), trekking poles with T handle (for leisure sports and daily life) and trekking poles with inclined handle (for hiking in venues).
3. Key points of trekking pole purchase
Check the locking: lock each section of the trekking pole and press it down with all your strength to ensure that it will not break and the locking system can bear the load.
Wear a wristband: Wear a wristband when hiking, which can make you comfortable and swing your crutches back and forth. If the wristband hurts your wrist, keep looking. It is best to choose a soft wristband, which has certain elasticity and can be easily adjusted to the required tightness, and it is not easy to fall off.
Choose the handle: The hiking poles with cork and foam handles are usually the first choice for people who are prone to sweating or often hiking in rainy days, because these materials have good friction even when they are wet. Handles made of rubber, plastic and other materials will be slippery when wet, and the feel is not particularly good, but they are durable and have good strength. If your palms sweat easily, avoid using plastic handles, because they will slip out of your palms like wet fish. Canes made of cork or foam are best held. In cold weather, foam handles are warmer than cork, plastic, wood or rubber.
Material selection: aluminum alloy trekking pole, strong, light and cheap. Most manufacturers use aluminum alloy materials. If you are a person with high quality requirements, you can choose a new and lighter crutch made of carbon fiber or titanium alloy. Carbon fiber is as strong as aluminum alloy, lighter but more expensive. Titanium alloys are lighter but more expensive. The diameter of trekking poles made of carbon fiber and titanium alloy is relatively small, which makes people feel very light. When in use, it can be thrown quickly, and it is easy to put the pole tip in the right position.
Choose the number of joints: First, choose according to the activity intensity. The more joints a walking stick has, the lower its bearing capacity is. When doing leisure activities, the most prominent thing is that it is easy to carry, so four sticks are the first choice. When the activity has a certain intensity, choose three-stage staff to ensure safety.