Do I need special poles for Nordic walking?
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Do I need special poles for Nordic walking?
Nordic Walking poles can be made of a variety of materials but the most common are aluminium and carbon. Good quality aluminium poles are fine for regular use but carbon poles can provide less vibration and a superior Nordic walking experience.
Are LEKI good poles?
Best Overall Trekking Pole for Women The Women’s Leki Micro Vario Carbon is the most comfortable pole for women. They have comfortable grips, excellent locking mechanisms, and low weight. They are ultra-packable, collapsing down to only 15.5 inches in length, among the smallest in our review.
How long should a Nordic walking pole be?
70% of your overall height is the recommended length for your Nordic walking poles. The rule of thumb is that your elbow should bend at a 90 degree angle when the pole is perpendicular to the ground (the elbow should be glued to the waist and pole tip touching the ground).
What should I look for in a Nordic walking pole?
Often Nordic Walking poles have an ergonomically shaped handle, and are left and right hand specific. A removable shaped rubber ‘paw’ covers the tungsten carbide tip of the pole to facilitate walking on hard surfaces such as pavements. A good quality pole will have an element of carbon in their composition.
What height should Walking Pole be?
Generally speaking, walking poles should be the height from the top of your palm (when your arm is down by your side) with your forearm held out in front of you at 90 degrees to your body. Essentially the top of the handle should be at waist/hip level and your elbow at 90 degrees.
How do you know what size Nordic walking sticks to get?
If you don’t have access to poles the ‘textbook’ formula is to multiply your height in cms by 0.68. For example someone who is 168cms tall (5’6) would need 168 x 0.68 = 114cm size poles.
What size Nordic pole do I need?
What is best height for walking poles?
Height Adjustment: Generally speaking, walking poles should be the height from the top of your palm (when your arm is down by your side) with your forearm held out in front of you at 90 degrees to your body. Essentially the top of the handle should be at waist/hip level and your elbow at 90 degrees.
How tall are Nordic walking poles?
The optimal length for your nordic walking poles is 122 cm. Just started Walking? in this case, we recommend a slightly shorter pole at 119 cm.
