How many sections should a trekking pole have?

Mountaineering is becoming more and more popular among people. Some necessary equipment is needed for mountaineering, such as trekking poles, hiking shoes and waist protectors. Among them, the selection of trekking poles is also very important. Some friends will ask, how many sections should a trekking pole have? According to different heights and strengths, it is best to choose three or four sections. Three sections will have better force and will make you feel more assured when using them. Of course, it also depends on the situation of the mountain. For ordinary enthusiasts, three sections is a good choice.

There is no difference in quality between trekking poles. For outdoor mountaineering and hiking, you can choose a three-section or four-section trekking pole, and it is best to choose a straight handle. Diwei trekking poles are made of carbon fiber and are lighter. When folded, three sections will be longer than four sections, but the force on three sections will be more evenly distributed, and four sections will be shorter when folded. And choose the pole length according to your height. Hikers who are over 1.75 meters tall are recommended to choose a 135CM trekking pole to cope with complex road conditions such as steep slopes. Hikers under 1.75 meters in height can choose a 125CM trekking pole.

The use of straight handles is limited and cannot provide good support. Many training grounds use straight handles to save costs! The handlebars are designed based on ergonomics! Great comfort and protection! When choosing a trekking pole, first, it must be comfortable and second, it must not shake! Be strong! It also plays a supporting role!

Knee pads and waist pads are very important! It can better stabilize the knees and waist! One trekking pole is enough, and use two if necessary, so that the body weight can be distributed evenly to both hands! If you only take one, you can only protect one knee! Do adequate warm-up and exercise moderately! It is best not to put too much weight on your knees. You should learn how to use trekking poles correctly! This is very important!

The above has given you some professional knowledge about trekking poles. As necessary equipment for mountaineering, try to choose trekking poles of better quality. Although they will be more expensive, the quality of some sports brands can be guaranteed, especially for enthusiasts. They will play a protective role when climbing, so try to choose big brands.