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Choice of stick/trekking pole

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ruth28205
ruth28205

i am currently researching to find the best walking pole (or stick/trekking pole etc.) Can anyone recommend one that is best for   use after hip replacement. I quite like the sound of the Leki Wanderfreund. The market is so confusing with all the different options. Any advice? Ruth

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  • rich1960
    rich1960 ruth28205

    Posted

    I would look into getting a cane with a base where it can stand on its own.  It will still fall on the ground on occasion.  Many of these are adjustable so its the proper length based on your height.

    If you have a base, you should be able step on the base and bring it upright.

    Good Luck  biggrin

    • rich1960
      rich1960 ruth28205

      Posted

      YW.   I jazzed mine up with some stickers, all I have is time on my hands !
  • josey1964
    josey1964 ruth28205

    Posted

    Ruth, I too have been looking at poles, I fancy Nordic walking poles, as I think I woukd get more use from them once fully recovered. They are a great workout for your core.
    • ruth28205
      ruth28205 josey1964

      Posted

      That's a great idea, Josey. I signed up for Nordic walking a few months ago but couldn't do it because my hip got worse. Investing in a pair will be a good incentive to give it another go. Ruth

  • Rocketman_SG6UK
    Rocketman_SG6UK ruth28205

    Posted

    As long as it has built in shock absorber - I just got the cheapest telescopic ones ones at my local trekking store - they were great, and now 9 months post-op so easy to take on holiday just in case I need some support.
    • Fernlady
      Fernlady Rocketman_SG6UK

      Posted

      Me too, mine were £16ish from Costco. I think they are made from carbon & are adjustable. They also came with some interchangeable heads for different terrain (sand, mud) etc.

    • ruth28205
      ruth28205 Rocketman_SG6UK

      Posted

      Thanks for your comment. Are you allowed to give me the details of the poles you recommend and what to look out for? I just need fairly basic ones. Thanks Ruth  

      BTW I read your detailed comments on recovery post HR which someone on here posted a link to and it was very helpful indeed. So thanks for that.

    • Rocketman_SG6UK
      Rocketman_SG6UK ruth28205

      Posted

      I'd gove you the details, but I really cannot remember - I just walked into the store and picked the cheapest pair that were telescopic and had shock absorbers built in.  Having them telescopic makes them easier to get in and out of the car/bus/train with.  

      There are many very nice designer types (carbon fibre etc) available, but I just needed something simple and cheap.  I would look at online stores (Argos, Amazon and the like), or ebay even.

       

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