Nordic walking poles with straps will fall into two sub-categories: those with straps permanently attached to the poles, or, those with detachable straps. Which you get is really just a matter of preference. Attached Straps These can be tightened either via some sort of clasp on the pole, or, via buckles at the end of the straps. I do not know how you … [Read more...]
Nordic Walking: Straps vs Strapless
Straps or no straps? Usually in life, the answer is clear: strapless is considered sexier! But in the world of Nordic walking, the question is the subject of a raging debate. Nordic walking poles evolved from cross-country ski poles, which have straps, and and meant to be planted in the ground at an angle and pushed partly using the strap. (("The grip … [Read more...]
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