Elegantly finished, flamed and lacquered wood hiking pole/stick with functional compass* in handle, nylon wrist loop and Spiked Metal Ferrule. *it must be stressed that although the compass in this pole is fully functional, additional PRIMARY navigational aids must be carried at all times when hiking/walking (GPS/Dedicated Compass) Trekking / hiking poles / hiking sticks or walking poles are a common hiking accessory. They have features such as spike at the bottom and wrist straps. Spiked tips to aid walking and stability under normal conditions and rough terrain. Descendants of the common walking stick, trekking poles are usually used by hikers for the same reasons - to provide some rhythm to their walking pace and for added support. On flat, smooth terrain they really aren't necessary although using them can increase the exercise a hiker gets from the trip, as well as the speed. But on less certain terrain, or steep slopes, they provide useful lateral stability, and many turn to them for help with knee pain. They can also be used as aids when climbing rocks or boulders, to probe the depth of mud or water and facilitate a crossing. When traversing steep slopes for long distances,
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