Often when I have customers for a nordic walking workshop, they ask if they can bring their trekking poles along. The answer has to be NO as the design is different in some critical respects. I do sometimes take my nordic walking poles trekking on the hills but if I need to put them away, for safety reasons on very steep ground, they don't fold down enough and stick out of my rucsac too much which can be a real hazard to anyone within a few feet of me. Now though, there is an answer.
At last, some multi-use poles have been designed so you can use them for walking, nordic walking skiing and snow shoeing. Even better the price is pretty reasonable as these things go. Nordic Walking UK have just announced their arrival. The fact they are supporting them suggests the quality is good.
The poles are available through their website and are made by an Italian company called Gabel. They retail for around £60. Not the cheapest but worth it if you want poles to do a variety of things. I'm thinking of getting a pair to trial and will let you know what I think. I may even have them in time for the next workshop on 28th August.
Hope to see some of you in and around Comrie on 28th August for a great workout in fabulous countryside.
At last, some multi-use poles have been designed so you can use them for walking, nordic walking skiing and snow shoeing. Even better the price is pretty reasonable as these things go. Nordic Walking UK have just announced their arrival. The fact they are supporting them suggests the quality is good.The poles are available through their website and are made by an Italian company called Gabel. They retail for around £60. Not the cheapest but worth it if you want poles to do a variety of things. I'm thinking of getting a pair to trial and will let you know what I think. I may even have them in time for the next workshop on 28th August.
Hope to see some of you in and around Comrie on 28th August for a great workout in fabulous countryside.
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