Anatom Walking Poles

Ten reasons to use Anatom trekking poles 

• Better propulsion.
• Reduction in impact on lower back, legs, knees, ankles, and feet. A 1999 study in The Journal of Sports Medicine found that using poles can reduce compressive force on the knees by up to 25 percent.
• Poles can be used to deflect minor obstacles such as thorny blackberries and spider webs.
• Poles can help you establish and maintain a consistent rhythm.
• The extra two points of contact significantly increase your traction on slippery surfaces like mud, snow, and loose rock.
• Poles help you maintain balance in difficult terrain such as during river crossings, on tree root-strewn tracks and on slippery wooden bridges.
• Use them as a probe to learn more about streams, puddles and melting snow bridges.
• Defend against attacks from dogs and other wildlife.
• Poles help to alleviate some of the weight you carry.
• Trekking poles can be used for things other than trekking. They save the weight of bringing dedicated tent poles; pitching a shelter with trekking poles can save up to two pounds. Poles can also double as a medical splint.