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Reader Reviews : Reviews of Walking Sticks and Walking Poles

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Updated October 13, 2010

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What kind of walking stick or walking poles do you use? Is it a single stick or a pair of poles? Do you use them everywhere or just when on a natural trail? What do you like about your walking stick or walking poles?

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Loves Keenfit Poles

I have tried almost every pole out there - and none of them compare to the quality and logical design of the Keenfit Poles.ALL PROS!The handles and straps are fabulous & so comfortable - I used to ge…More

Tobin's Sticks

I purchased a walnut hiking stick from Tobin's Sticks (www.tobinsticks.com) a year ago. I didn't have a good chance to use it until recently when I went on a long trip to the Grand Canyon, Bryce, and…More

SWIX Nordic Walking VIP Poles

I have purchased thousands of pairs of the SWIX VIP Nordic Walking Poles - made in Lillehammer, Norway (NOT China) and I ship them out of our World Headquarters in Glen Arbor, Michigan every day to h…More

Afraid of the Neighbors

I would like to comment on the walking poles as I do wish I had a pair of them as I know that this can help you lose more and you walk further and longer and you are able to oose weight faster and s…More

Handmade Wooden Walking Sticks Plus Metal Walking Poles

My choice of walking sticks depends on what walking I'm doing. I have a Sherlock Staff and nordic poles out of metal for a lot of my volksmarches. If I'm doing a walk for fun or if I'm involved with …More

Volkstaf Walking Stick Review

My Volkstaf is perfect to take along on a hike when I may only need a hiking stick for stability for some of the walking day. It folds up to fit into a backpack - only 9 inches long. I've found it is…More

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