Hi all
Going to start nordic walking to and from work (4 miles each way). What poles do you recommend?
Going to start nordic walking to and from work (4 miles each way). What poles do you recommend?
Nordic walking poles
- Thread starter korvin karbon
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My wife got into this. She also has a tendency to take over when I ask her a simple question 
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Check out www.nordicwalking.co.uk. They have a really good review on different poles with recommendations. I've got the Gabel Stride Inv-Alu.... although I got mine online from Italy as they were unavailable in the UK. These are adjustable at the top of the pole but the main length is fixed - which appears to be the main recommendation for poles if you don't mind not being able to shorten them. NW-UK is also good for being able to locate instructors and groups in the area... you need to do a 4 week course to 'qualify' in nordic walking (i.e make sure you re doing it correctly). Many offer a free taster session. My instructor used Leki Prestige - which are the generally considered the best of the reasonably priced poles. Be prepared to be paying AT LEAST £50 for a pair - don't go for the cheaper ones, they really are not worth it!
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Check out www.nordicwalking.co.uk. They have a really good review on different poles with recommendations. I've got the Gabel Stride Inv-Alu.... although I got mine online from Italy as they were unavailable in the UK. These are adjustable at the top of the pole but the main length is fixed - which appears to be the main recommendation for poles if you don't mind not being able to shorten them. NW-UK is also good for being able to locate instructors and groups in the area... you need to do a 4 week course to 'qualify' in nordic walking (i.e make sure you re doing it correctly). Many offer a free taster session. My instructor used Leki Prestige - which are the generally considered the best of the reasonably priced poles. Be prepared to be paying AT LEAST £50 for a pair - don't go for the cheaper ones, they really are not worth it!
I think it was the Bangles who sang walk like an Egyptian, not sure who did walk like a Norwegian though....
Rob
Rob
Do yourself a very big favour and put Pacer Poles into the search engine of your choice; have a read through Heather's website and see what you think; best thing I ever did for my posture and hips/knees.............
No connection etc.
No connection etc.
Think it was the Crazy world of Arthur Brown...................wait, might have been Professor Longhair and his Shuffling Hungarians though, can't remember now
Think it was the Crazy world of Arthur Brown...................wait, might have been Professor Longhair and his Shuffling Hungarians though, can't remember now
Deffo the Hungarians !.
Rob
I've had a look at the pacer poles, quite intriguing. Not so sure about the bulky (but functional) handles and space saving while on the tube.
The handles appear quite bulky in the pictures, but they're actually better for storage and packing than most as they're as good as flat and take up no room. There are also 8mm holes with stoppers in the top of each of them, and I've got a piece of 8mm ally bar bent into an "A" which slots down into each side giving an A pole for tarp use; this is a huge advantage for me as I now find center pole shelters very awkward and restricting.
