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  1. J

    Hiking stick instead of walking poles

    Hiking is most often dirt trails in natural areas. I consider walking to be when the surface is smooth and man made (including gravel).
  2. J

    Hiking stick instead of walking poles

    Good advice ! Thanks!
  3. J

    Hiking stick instead of walking poles

    Good to know! Thanks. Maybe I'll let my stick find me then
  4. J

    Hiking stick instead of walking poles

    I like the idea of my hiking stick finding me. On the other hand, I'd like something for crossing the Pyrenees and don't want to leave too much to chance.
  5. J

    Hiking stick instead of walking poles

    Thanks! Lots of great useful info. So far I've mainly seen a need for support going up and down hills or uneven ground. Good to know a staff meets that need. I'd see myself using a longer one too rather than a short one that I'd consider a cane.
  6. J

    Hiking stick instead of walking poles

    When out yesterday, I was passed by a man much older than me going at a good pace using walking poles. But I suspect he's been doing a lot more walking for longer than I. I tend to prefer a more comfortable pace though.
  7. J

    Hiking stick instead of walking poles

    I'll be 59 when I walk. My knees are in good shape thankfully. Of course, I'd like to keep them that way
  8. J

    Hiking stick instead of walking poles

    Thanks! I think you put into words why I prefer to use a wooden walking stick in a way I couldn't. I think it fits me and who I am better. I'll look for one I can use in my preparation hikes. Can always change later.
  9. J

    Hiking stick instead of walking poles

    Thanks! I didn't even realize there was a pilgrim stor Good advice. Thanks!
  10. J

    Hiking stick instead of walking poles

    Thanks! I didn't even realize there was a pilgrim store.
  11. J

    Hiking stick instead of walking poles

    I'm aware that lots of people swear by using hiking poles (one in each hand and made from aluminum I think) and I'm seriously considering using them. I think though that I'd like to go old school and use a wooden hiking stick (or staff). Is that a good idea or am I just being romantic? If I...

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