The use of trekking poles began a long time ago, but at that time everyone called them walking sticks and crutches, and in the early days of mountaineering, climbing with crutches was usually considered as the patent of the elderly! It was not until recent years that the habit of using trekking poles was ignited among mountain friends all over the world after someone with a heart introduced the use technology of trekking poles. Until today, although it can't be said that there is only one person, at least among the members who team up to climb the mountain in various places, they will see trekking poles more or less, which shows that the concept of using trekking poles has gradually been accepted by everyone.
The trekking pole is designed to provide better stability in personal activities and disperse the impact of the leg to the arm; According to foreign research reports, when going downhill, the stress on knees is 22% more than when using trekking poles, and the energy consumed by thigh muscles is 265,438+0% more. The following are the pros and cons of using trekking poles for your reference:
superiority
Reduce knee pain, increase strength when going uphill, increase overall endurance, easily pass through soft soil areas, and increase body balance.
disadvantaged
Increase the cost of outdoor activities, increase the energy consumption of the body, and it is inconvenient to do other things by hand, which belongs to the technical level. If the operation technology is not skilled, the labor-saving effect will not be achieved.
Operation mode of trekking pole
Flat land and gentle slope
Just walk at the same rhythm as usual. Take the trekking stick forward with your right arm and your left foot, but the tip of the stick should not exceed the front of your body, and then push it back against the ground. The left hand and the right hand interact to do the same action.
A steep slope
The action is the same as walking at ordinary times, but the arm should be stretched forward in front of the body, and the body should be supported upward with a trekking stick to reduce the pressure on the legs. If necessary, you can use two trekking poles to climb at the same time. When pushing up, the palm of your hand can be placed on the top of the trekking pole to strengthen the thrust.
A downward slope
Because the impact of downhill is relatively large, the trekking poles should be used to reduce the load on the legs at this time, so the trekking poles must be placed in front of the body, and the effect of sharing strength must be achieved before the front feet land, so the body will definitely lean forward. This movement is not a natural movement for us to go downhill, so we need to practice it often, and at the same time we need to feel how far the trekking pole should be put to reduce the pressure on our legs, and it will not slow down the original speed and rhythm. If necessary, you can lengthen the length of the trekking pole and adjust it completely according to your personal feelings.
The purpose of using trekking poles is to reduce the pressure on the legs and increase the endurance of the whole body. Therefore, the above methods of use may not be completely suitable for everyone. As long as other methods can achieve the same effect without causing any harm to the body, then change it. The method is alive, and health is the most important.