Poles essentially provide extra legs as you travel. They give stability on rough terrain, alleviate pounding to the knees when going downhill, and are indispensable when crossing streams.
• 3-section, telescoping trekking poles
• Great for hiking, backpacking, and uneven terrain
• Aircraft-grade aluminum for superior strength
• Interchangeable basket system allows you to switch baskets according to activity
bdewoody - Jan 7, 2004 11:30 pm - Voted 2/5
Untitled ReviewHowever, the poles have greatly helped when ascending and descending steep terrain. Using your arms allows you to take some of the weight off your legs. Any pole would do this though.