How to use alpenstock correctly when hiking outdoors

First we turn all the knobs on and then we place them on the ground. This is where the tip of the pole is touching the ground. Adjust the upper and lower arms to be at 90 degrees and the lower arms to be at 90 degrees. This is the best length for a flat hike. Then we will tighten all the knobs, in addition, uphill should be appropriately short, of course we can directly grasp the handle at the bottom, and downhill should be long, according to the actual situation to determine the extent of adjustment. Do not exceed the "stop" line, which is the limit position of adjustment, and the length of each section should be the same, to ensure that the alpenstock evenly stressed. After adjusting the length, we need to wear a wristband, which seems simple but often overlooked. There are two common mistakes. One is to just hold the handle. Our hands need to be working as long as possible. The other way is through the top of the wristband, so the wristband presses on the wrist and affects the movement. The correct way is through the wristband underneath and then press down on the wrist.

Now let's learn the different terrain, how to use the alpenstock correctly? The cadence of walking on a level road is the same as usual. But the tip of the pole should not be above the tip of the toe, and when you go up the hill, like I do, the arm is a little bit forward, and you move the pole forward and you use the pole to support your body up. When going downhill, we lean forward a little, put the alpenstock on the inclined side in a suitable position, and when the alpenstock is stressed, move the foot on the same side down, then move the foot and the alpenstock on the other side down, and so on. This movement is not we often downhill movement, so to more practice, at the same time to feel how far to put the position, in order to achieve the effect of reducing the pressure on the legs, also do not affect the speed and rhythm of our march.

Of course, we can also take the usual posture downhill. But it doesn't go downhill sideways, it's good for reducing knee pressure, and it's especially difficult on steep slopes. So we recommend that you practice and use your side to go downhill, and again, some people use a alpenstock, which can throw them off balance. In addition, the left and right feet are under different pressure, which can lead to knee injuries. So remind each friend must use two alpenstock together, in order to save effort and protect the knee effect.