Question: What is the difference between Trekking and Nordic Walking?
Answer: These two types of poles may look similar, but there are significant differences in design, which allow them to serve different functions.
Trekking
Poles are 3 sections
Poles are used in front of the body in order to absorb stress to the joints
The poles are planted out in front, using the muscles of the arms and shoulders
Used for balance and stability and to take pressure off the knees on steeper slopes
The user lightly holds onto the poles with the aid of an adjustable strap
The hands can move freely in the straps and are not attached to the poles
Carbide Flextips are concave in order to connect evenly with the walking surface; especially rock and ice
Rubber Tips over the Carbide Flextips may be used indoors or on pavement however they are not advised on rock or ice
For more information on our Trekking poles please visit: Trekking 101
Nordic Walking
Poles are usually 2 sections although three sectioned and one-piece fixed length are also available
Poles are lighter and their tips are meant to be engaged to the sides and behind the body while walking
LEKI Nordic Walking poles are used for pushing off the ground to engage the whole body
Follow-through is important—the natural gait of arm/leg motion is intuitive
Not meant to support weight but to evenly distribute stress and movement, and engage the walking surface
Nordic Walking poles are not gripped as tightly as trekking poles are, but rather held loosely
The hands are connected to the poles with straps that click-in securely and have a releasable Trigger feature
The Rubber Tips are angled to assist with push off and maximum movement
Poles can be used without the tips on soft or irregular surfaces
For more information on our Nordic Walking poles please visit: Nordic Walking 101
发表于 2010-8-31 23:53:36
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