Walking aids walking and hiking stick

Stick is man's second invention in 5,000 B.C. His first invention was the rock - as a tool, but some people debate that the stick was used first to uproot the rocks.

In the olden times, Moses and shepherds used their sticks and staffs to herd their flocks -both people and sheep. The staff was the early symbol of leadership in the Church and in most organizations - the guy person with the big stick was the boss.

Today the stick is still a friend on the trail, always there to lend support, leverage or an advance "feel" of terrain ahead. "Trekking Poles" are but one more attempt at variation on perhaps man's oldest tool - the stick for walking and hiking.

We have several sticks handy for more experienced walkers depending on the type of trek they are going on. These adjectives permits use of the stick for stretching and upper-body exercise routines while on the walk. Simple neighborhood strolls suggest a comfortable handled stick for cadence, tempo and "critter" protection in today's neighborhood environments. Serious treks for miles through arduous terrain would call for a height-measured stick, six inches or more above the elbow, light in weight yet strong enough to meet the demands of the hiker on the trail. Hiking and walking sticks features include sticks with compasses in their tops, sticks with whistles carved into them for trail signaling, leather thongs and different types of tips. Sticks vary from a hand-rubbed high gloss finish to the rustic "bark" feel. We are not making sticks out of aluminum or other electrically conductive materials because of the thunder storms in the hiking area.

In purchasing hiking and walking sticks, one must consider his or her size and weight. When selecting a staff, it should be at least 6" above your elbow to allow for plenty of staff going down hill. Some hiking and walking sticks are heavier and a little stronger and other staffs are lighter in weight but plenty strong for most hiking needs. Our creek stick with whistle can be shorten by removing the rubber tip and sawing off what you don't want, then putting the rubber tip back on. It is one of our largest suppliers of hiking and walking sticks. Online marketing of rustic hiking sticks which are famous for its strength and durability is also available. Products would be proud to display at home, yet not hesitate to use on the trail every day. We have avoided going to aluminum poles or other mass-manufactured techniques. We have stayed with time-tested traditional methods that have been around since before olden times. Hiking and walking equipment is hand crafted from wood by skilled craftsmen who value the importance of a sturdy "friend" on the trail.