| Another thing I don't understand - walking sticks 14:40 - Sep 23 with 3032 views | BrixtonBlue |
The sort hikers have rather than old people who can't walk very well. Saw loads of them in the Lake District and the people with them look pretty sprightly, with the sticks not seemingly supporting them at all (barely touching the ground from what I can see). They're not cheap either.
Are they like a fashion accessory that says "I'm a proper hiker" or do they actually serve a practical purpose? |  |
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| Another thing I don't understand - walking sticks on 15:55 - Sep 23 with 1385 views | Darth_Koont |
They release static and prevent walking sickness. |  |
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| Another thing I don't understand - walking sticks on 15:57 - Sep 23 with 1382 views | GeoffSentence |
| Another thing I don't understand - walking sticks on 15:51 - Sep 23 by TractorWood |
I did some fell running in the lakes a couple of weeks ago without poles. My GPS unit is the most important thing.
I think it's down to preference. [Post edited 23 Sep 2020 15:52]
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You fell runners absolutely astound me. I have laboured up some hills before only to find some lithe gentleman ,20 years my senior, effortlessly bouncing up it.
I dont think you are human. |  |
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| Another thing I don't understand - walking sticks on 16:01 - Sep 23 with 1380 views | WeWereZombies |
My doctor has recommended that I use walking poles (after I had a visit to A&E because I wrong footed myself descending from Lugnaquilla in the Wicklow Mountains and ended up barely able to get down) because they educate you to hold your body correctly. So as well as the balance and arresting forward motion as you tackle steep descents they should also stop you getting fatigued unduly.
When I was in New Zealand four years ago almost all the young tour guides and Kiwi hikers used poles, I feel a bit 'precious' using them and quite often forget to bring them out of the car at the start of a walk but I am getting to the ago now where I should forget about machismo and do the sensible thing. |  |
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| Another thing I don't understand - walking sticks on 16:06 - Sep 23 with 1368 views | jeera |
| Another thing I don't understand - walking sticks on 15:34 - Sep 23 by Keno |
and euphemism of the day goes to ......... |
Zombie said, so ner.
Weird way to go by WeWereZombies 23 Sep 2020 13:55Always pays to have walking poles or a large stick around cows.
First time I went to South Africa we went on a bush walk with an old ranger who solved the problem of water buffalo in the way by hurling rocks at them, I wouldn't recommend throwing stones at dogs but a few aimed close to cattle soon shift them.
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| Another thing I don't understand - walking sticks on 16:30 - Sep 23 with 1340 views | Steve_M |
| Another thing I don't understand - walking sticks on 16:01 - Sep 23 by WeWereZombies |
My doctor has recommended that I use walking poles (after I had a visit to A&E because I wrong footed myself descending from Lugnaquilla in the Wicklow Mountains and ended up barely able to get down) because they educate you to hold your body correctly. So as well as the balance and arresting forward motion as you tackle steep descents they should also stop you getting fatigued unduly.
When I was in New Zealand four years ago almost all the young tour guides and Kiwi hikers used poles, I feel a bit 'precious' using them and quite often forget to bring them out of the car at the start of a walk but I am getting to the ago now where I should forget about machismo and do the sensible thing. |
They are worth having with you. Mine are light enough to carry on my rucksack until I need them.
Better to feel a bit precious than restrict your recreation because of an injury. |  |
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| Another thing I don't understand - walking sticks on 17:22 - Sep 23 with 1319 views | Vic |
I thought they were a bit ‘posy’ until I used them! I can walk for miles, but descending a hill in the dales of lakes plays havoc with my knees. With sticks I hardly feel a thing. Absolutely wouldn’t be without them now. |  |
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| Another thing I don't understand - walking sticks on 17:36 - Sep 23 with 1305 views | StochesStotasBlewe |
They are great for flicking dog sh1t off the path. |  |
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It's very, very quiet.
I can walk to the pub. |
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| Another thing I don't understand - walking sticks on 17:36 - Sep 23 with 1305 views | ronnyd |
| Another thing I don't understand - walking sticks on 15:32 - Sep 23 by jeera |
For poking cows with. |
I read on BBC text today that some poor sod got killed whilst walking through a cow pasture. Perhaps he poked one with a walking pole! |  | | |
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| Another thing I don't understand - walking sticks on 17:56 - Sep 23 with 1298 views | KingsCrossBlue |
| Another thing I don't understand - walking sticks on 16:30 - Sep 23 by Steve_M |
They are worth having with you. Mine are light enough to carry on my rucksack until I need them.
Better to feel a bit precious than restrict your recreation because of an injury. |
I had never bothered with walking poles and also thought they were for the Patagonia-clad elite brigade. However, I was in Kyrgyzstan last year at high altitude and regretted not buying some. Supposedly they take about 40% pressure off your knees if you use them properly, especially if you climb all day and then need to descend quite quickly. There was a huge difference between the condition of the folk that used them and me by the end of each day! | | | |
| Another thing I don't understand - walking sticks on 18:02 - Sep 23 with 1292 views | Ryorry |
| Another thing I don't understand - walking sticks on 17:36 - Sep 23 by ronnyd |
I read on BBC text today that some poor sod got killed whilst walking through a cow pasture. Perhaps he poked one with a walking pole! |
Did he have a dog with him? Can be a massive issue with cows, esp with calves in same field, as they tend to be either curious or nervous about dogs & can follow close up after you, which may turn into a stampede.
In that situation you *have* to let the dog off the lead, as long as they can run fast enough to dodge the cows. Otherwise, if you can't pick the dog up, the only way to get out of the situation is to turn & face them, yell, wave your arms, & if necessary run at them yourself preferably waving a stick if you have one. Usually buys you enough time to get to the gate.*
Had this situation just a few days ago, with a dozen bullocks in a field that has a fp running through it.
*Apols if you already knew all that. |  |
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| Another thing I don't understand - walking sticks on 18:11 - Sep 23 with 1287 views | TractorWood |
| Another thing I don't understand - walking sticks on 15:57 - Sep 23 by GeoffSentence |
You fell runners absolutely astound me. I have laboured up some hills before only to find some lithe gentleman ,20 years my senior, effortlessly bouncing up it.
I dont think you are human. |
Some people are very impressed and encouraging.
Others are very surprised and swear under their breath.
I was ascending the really steep scree field just shy of the summit on Skiddaw and a women swore at me for essentially doing as described. She wasn't rude per se.
I love the hills. Put some music in and go and bag as many summits as possible until your legs feel like lead. Only thing with the lakes is the weather can be wild.
I did Scafell Pike too from Langdale but hiked it with missus. That was 21k all in. Was much tougher than I thought it would be. Again the summit approach is actually a bit technical. Would love to go and run it one day but it is quite isolated. [Post edited 23 Sep 2020 18:14]
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| Another thing I don't understand - walking sticks on 18:18 - Sep 23 with 1271 views | IpswichBoyBlue |
Nordic walking mate. It helps with balance and some people who might struggle a little otherwise. very good for long walks, especially off road. |  | | |
| Another thing I don't understand - walking sticks on 18:22 - Sep 23 with 1265 views | ronnyd |
| Another thing I don't understand - walking sticks on 18:02 - Sep 23 by Ryorry |
Did he have a dog with him? Can be a massive issue with cows, esp with calves in same field, as they tend to be either curious or nervous about dogs & can follow close up after you, which may turn into a stampede.
In that situation you *have* to let the dog off the lead, as long as they can run fast enough to dodge the cows. Otherwise, if you can't pick the dog up, the only way to get out of the situation is to turn & face them, yell, wave your arms, & if necessary run at them yourself preferably waving a stick if you have one. Usually buys you enough time to get to the gate.*
Had this situation just a few days ago, with a dozen bullocks in a field that has a fp running through it.
*Apols if you already knew all that. |
Yes, he did have dogs with him. Just seen Brixton Blue.s thread. When will people learn to keep their dogs under control. | | | |
| Another thing I don't understand - walking sticks on 18:27 - Sep 23 with 1254 views | BrixtonBlue |
| Another thing I don't understand - walking sticks on 18:02 - Sep 23 by Ryorry |
Did he have a dog with him? Can be a massive issue with cows, esp with calves in same field, as they tend to be either curious or nervous about dogs & can follow close up after you, which may turn into a stampede.
In that situation you *have* to let the dog off the lead, as long as they can run fast enough to dodge the cows. Otherwise, if you can't pick the dog up, the only way to get out of the situation is to turn & face them, yell, wave your arms, & if necessary run at them yourself preferably waving a stick if you have one. Usually buys you enough time to get to the gate.*
Had this situation just a few days ago, with a dozen bullocks in a field that has a fp running through it.
*Apols if you already knew all that. |
I think you're talking bullocks. | |
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| Another thing I don't understand - walking sticks on 18:32 - Sep 23 with 1249 views | bluelagos |
Defo sounds like Nordic poles. Used properly people glide along using their arms as well as their legs.
I tend to use one normal walking stick if on mud (for stability) and really handy for river crossings to test the rocks before you stand on them. Same for a rocky descent. |  |
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| Another thing I don't understand - walking sticks on 18:34 - Sep 23 with 1246 views | Swansea_Blue |
| Another thing I don't understand - walking sticks on 15:51 - Sep 23 by TractorWood |
I did some fell running in the lakes a couple of weeks ago without poles. My GPS unit is the most important thing.
I think it's down to preference. [Post edited 23 Sep 2020 15:52]
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Yeah, some right old gnarly mountain goats and ultra eventers use them on events like the Alps 100, Marathon Des Sables, etc.
It's personal choice. Some people can move over rough ground incredible quickly with them, but for me they've only ever tripped me up. Plodders and old uns can definitely benefit from the stress they take off the knees going down hill. I wouldn't say they're necessary though unless people have knee problems. Slowly building up strength through longer walks is going to be much more beneficial than buying a pair of poles as a crutch. |  |
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| Another thing I don't understand - walking sticks on 18:36 - Sep 23 with 1244 views | Ryorry |
| Another thing I don't understand - walking sticks on 18:22 - Sep 23 by ronnyd |
Yes, he did have dogs with him. Just seen Brixton Blue.s thread. When will people learn to keep their dogs under control. |
Um, not seen that, but what's an even bigger problem is where farmers have sheep and cows in same field where there's a public fp running through it.. Means people may have no option but to let their dogs off the lead, which could mean trouble for the sheep. | |
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| Another thing I don't understand - walking sticks on 19:14 - Sep 23 with 1222 views | ronnyd |
| Another thing I don't understand - walking sticks on 18:36 - Sep 23 by Ryorry |
Um, not seen that, but what's an even bigger problem is where farmers have sheep and cows in same field where there's a public fp running through it.. Means people may have no option but to let their dogs off the lead, which could mean trouble for the sheep. |
Would have thought that if any animals are in a field that a FP runs through, that the common sense approach would be to keep the dog on its lead. | | | |
| Another thing I don't understand - walking sticks on 21:16 - Sep 23 with 1190 views | Ryorry |
| Another thing I don't understand - walking sticks on 19:14 - Sep 23 by ronnyd |
Would have thought that if any animals are in a field that a FP runs through, that the common sense approach would be to keep the dog on its lead. |
Except when as I said earlier, the cattle start to stampede you *because* you have the dog on a lead - they're chasing the dog, and as you're attached to the dog (which in many cases, certainly mine, can run a lot faster than you) you are then both likely to get either seriously injured or killed if you keep it on a lead.
Turning round, yelling, running at them etc won't really work when you're still attached to the dog.
I get the impression you're not a country person, or if you are, don't understand the behaviour of cattle of various ages and both genders, esp in relation to their interactions with people & dogs. | |
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| Another thing I don't understand - walking sticks on 22:15 - Sep 23 with 1176 views | ronnyd |
| Another thing I don't understand - walking sticks on 21:16 - Sep 23 by Ryorry |
Except when as I said earlier, the cattle start to stampede you *because* you have the dog on a lead - they're chasing the dog, and as you're attached to the dog (which in many cases, certainly mine, can run a lot faster than you) you are then both likely to get either seriously injured or killed if you keep it on a lead.
Turning round, yelling, running at them etc won't really work when you're still attached to the dog.
I get the impression you're not a country person, or if you are, don't understand the behaviour of cattle of various ages and both genders, esp in relation to their interactions with people & dogs. |
Ah, gotcha.  | | | |
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