Explore our range of hiking poles, a perfect complement to all our hiking accessories and gear !
Why use walking poles?
Choose and using hiking poles or Lightweight walking poles has many advantages.
They allow you to:
- Poles help relieve the back and joints by transferring 30% of the weight to the arms.
- Protect your knees on difficult descents.
- Promote blood circulation on ascents.
- Tackle obstacles more easily.
- Reduce muscle fatigue in the lower body.
- Maintain a steadier rhythm,
- To have better posture.
- Significantly reduce swelling of the hands and fingers, etc.
For long hikes and tough descents, use hiking poles. They will help you climb on unstable or slippery terrain. You'll go further, faster, and last longer. Simply put: they always give you the edge!
Telescopic hiking poles: key features
These Telescopic hiking poles have many advantages.
They are:
- Sturdy
- Anodised aluminium alloy
- Fitted with Easy-lock locking system
The walking poles and hiking CimAlp are easy to use. They provide good support. You can also adjust them to your height, making them even more comfortable and enjoyable to use.
How to use walking poles on a hike?
Having hiking poles is great, but knowing how to use them is even better. If you're a beginner, check out our guide on how to use walking and hiking poles CimAlp.
Walking pole adjustment: what is the correct height?
To find the ideal pole length, place your arm along your body. Bend your forearm to a 90° angle. Hold it straight out in front of you.
If you can't try your poles in person, you can buy them online. Multiply your height in cm by 0.68. Applying this formula will give you the ideal length for your poles.
Folding or telescopic walking poles?
Each of these 2 types of hiking poles has its own advantages. Here's what you need to know to choose your poles:
Telescopic poles generally have the advantage of being lighter. They are slightly bulkier than folding poles. When folded, these poles are the length of their longest section.
The telescopic poles are practical as they can be Adjustable in length. This is particularly useful for shorter people or on steep slopes.
What tips and baskets should you use for your walking poles?
Baskets help hikers on difficult trails, making walking safer and more comfortable. Summer baskets are generally solid and round, preventing the pole tip from getting stuck between rocks. In winter, wider and more open baskets are used to prevent the pole from sinking too deep into the snow.
Rubber tip protectors help prevent soil erosion and are compulsory in some nature parks. They also help absorb impact and reduce noise on hard surfaces.
What materials are used for trekking and hiking poles?
When choosing your poles, consider the materials, as they affect weight and durability.
Aluminium hiking poles are cheaper and more durable than carbon ones. On average, a pair weighs between 500 and 650 grams. Aluminium withstands high pressure. It is difficult to break or bend. However, aluminium absorbs vibrations less effectively.
Carbon poles are much more lightweight, with a pair weighing on average between 250 and 500 grams. Carbon fibre reduces vibrations but generally offers lower resistance than aluminium versions.
Under high pressure, carbon poles are more fragile. However, they are well suited to dynamic and active pursuits such as fast hiking or trail-running.
To make every mountain outing a success, complete your hiking kit with all our hiking accessories and clothing:
