Proper use of trekking poles

Determine the length of trekking poles

1. Pull the second and third sections of the trekking pole to the longest position (the position marked with STOP), and then lock the third section. The upper body is straight, the feet are parallel, the upper arm hangs naturally along the side of the body, lift the forearm, hold the handle of the trekking pole, make the trekking pole perpendicular to the ground, and the tip of the pole touches the ground. Ensure that the rod is perpendicular to the ground, and the forearm is gradually pressed down until it forms a right angle with the upper arm. At this time, the length of the rod is generally suitable. Lock the second section.
2. Keep the upper body upright, straighten the arms, and lift it forward to about a 40°~45° angle with the body, keeping the right angle between the pole and the arm. At this time, the tip of the pole should touch the ground before and after the heel, or, The center of gravity of the body.
3. Use another trekking pole, use the scale on the pole, keep the length of the second and third sections pulled out the same, and pull the pole to the same length as the first pole. This can ensure that the two sections are evenly stressed, have the same degree of use, and are easier to remember.
4. Pull out the second and third sections of the first rod to the same scale.