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My knee thanked me after I gave trekking poles a real shot
Most gear reviews say poles are extra weight for fit campers. I found they cut down on joint stress big time. My last hike was pain-free thanks to them.
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holly_flores798mo ago
Seriously? Do they actually change how you walk, or just make each step easier?
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the_henry7mo ago
Last fall in the Rockies, I finally caved and bought a pair of those fancy poles everyone makes fun of. Turns out they're basically crutches for people who hate admitting they're getting older. My buddy used to call them 'training wheels for hikers' until he tried them and now he won't shut up about how they free his mind. I guess sometimes you need a stick to stop thinking so much about where you put your feet... it's like meditation but with more aluminum.
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holly_flores798mo ago
Got my partner to try poles after years of refusal. Turns out they help him stop overthinking every step, lets him just hike.
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