Overview of Hiking Pole Manufacturers
When you are ready to get yourself a walking or
hiking pole, you want to make sure you go with a manufacturer that
specializes in creating walking/hiking pole technology. Any company in the
world can simply make a stick and claim that it will help you with your
fitness needs, but only a few manufacturers research the materials and
design that make a walking pole truly effective, and if you want to make
sure that you are getting a high quality product that will last through its
outdoor uses, you want to make sure that you go with a company that
understands how to make a quality walking pole.
Hiking Pole Manufacturers
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Black Diamond
Black Diamond is easily one of the best available
pole manufactures. Famous for features such as their “flick lock” pole
adjusting system, Black Diamond has made some of the most well used
professional hiking poles available, with a variety of interesting features,
solid designs, and increased durability. Black Diamond poles are going to be
some of the more expensive hiking tools, but they are also the most feature
rich.
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Leki
Leki is the most famous pole manufacturer in the
world. Founded in
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Komperdell
Easily one of the oldest trekking pole
manufacturers, Komperdell has created several of the most lightweight poles,
as well as created some of the first lightweight adjustable poles in
history. Created in 1922, Komperdell has consistently been one
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Hammers
Hammers has long made some quality walking and
hiking poles. Generally inexpensive and reliable, these poles are lower
priced and often purchased by more casual hiking pole users. Hammer is not
as old as many of the other hiking pole manufacturers and is slowly building
a name for itself in the industry.
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Masters
An Italian company that switched to hiking and
walking poles after building their brand name in ski poles (as was often the
case for many of the hiking pole manufacturers), Masters poles are very
durable and best known for their ability to withstand harsh weather
conditions.
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Nordic
Nordic poles are more unique, in that they are
designed specifically for Nordic walking – a type of street exercise that
utilizes walking pole strengths. Nordic poles are longer, and few are
designed for harsh weather conditions, but for the Nordic walking they are
top of the line.
All of these manufacturers make some great quality
hiking poles, and can supply you with the type of pole you need for your
hiking, walking, or trekking activity. Your ultimate choice for waking
poles, however, should be based on your needs rather than the brand name,
and your final decision should be a hiking pole that you will be proud to
use regularly for improving your outdoor activities.
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