1. What are the precautions for the use of trekking poles
1. During long hikes, always check whether your walking sticks are locked to prevent the donkey from losing its ‘hoof’.
2. Try not to insert trekking poles into seawater or water with high calcium content, such as Huanglong and Jiuzhaigou. Otherwise it will corrode the cane or be difficult to clean.
3. On the mountain road Walk up, when there is a cliff on one side. Be sure to use the trekking pole on the side of the mountain, otherwise it is prone to danger! Usually, you should develop the habit of using the walking stick with your left and right hands.
4. On the steeper way up the mountain, try to stay away from the person who is using the trekking pole in front of you, otherwise, don’t blame others if you are blinded.
5. The trekking stick is not a magic pestle, nor a diamond stick. Be gentle with it. No matter how good the stick is used violently, it will be broken, and there may be danger.
6. When adjusting the length of the lower 2 sections of the 3-section trekking pole, pay attention: the length of the next 2 sections should be as long as possible, so as to distribute the force evenly and avoid one section being too long and the strength damage caused by concentration. Some styles of canes will have graduations.
Second, how to maintain the trekking poles
1. When the trekking poles fall into the water or wet, please pull them out for drying;
2. In order to prolong the life of the trekking pole, please disassemble the trekking pole after long-term use or after going down the mountain, wipe it and put it away.
3. If a certain part of the trekking pole is rusted, you can use a very small amount of rust remover to treat the rust on the surface, but before use, be sure to remove all the grease on the surface, so as not to It will affect the adjustment and locking function of the trekking pole. In addition, you can also use a very fine abrasive paper to remove the rust on the surface and keep the locking function of the trekking poles unaffected.
The trekking poles that are locked by rotation may fall off the rust powder of the poles and block the grommets used for locking, which affects the locking effect. Therefore, the rust in the grommets must be removed during maintenance. Chips, especially before using them in combination, make sure that the inside is very clean and does not contain any rust and grease.
4. The locking system of the aluminum alloy trekking pole may not be able to be pulled out. You can gently tap the locked part, or wet the trekking pole, you can reduce some friction, and then The trekking pole can be unscrewed smoothly. After unscrewing, be sure to keep the opening upright, let the water inside slowly flow out, and store the trekking poles separately.
5. When the locked trekking pole is rotated, the grommet in the pole will rotate with the pole and cannot be locked, you can disassemble the pole, then clean the grommet thoroughly and put it back on . If it still can’t be locked, after disassembling the strut, turn the thinner strut into the grommet to spread the grommet a little, and then plug it directly into the thicker strut and adjust it to the desired length Then lock again.
3. Common problems and maintenance of trekking poles
1. Common conditions with high frequency of climbing: the tip of the pole is obviously worn
Friends who often climb mountains, pay special attention to the wear and tear of the tips of the trekking poles. This is the case, whether it is an intermediate mountain or a high mountain, it is an environment with rich terrain changes, such as: soil and stone production canals, gravel rock slopes will use the pole tip fulcrum to maintain balance, when frequently used in hard terrain environments, no matter how hard the tungsten steel pole tip is The wear of the tip of the stick will gradually increase due to the ‘long-term head-to-head’ situation, which is also a normal wear and tear. Therefore, when you often use trekking poles in such terrain, please check whether the tip of the pole is too worn or not before starting. Please repair and replace it with a new tip to ensure safe use!
2. Common situation of not using trekking poles for a long time: wrong storage method
I only use trekking poles once for a long time, and look back to see when the last time I used them was when? It is often said that things will break if they are not used for too long. Common examples are: shoes that have not been worn for too long will cause the soles to become brittle and degummed, and cameras that have not been used for too long will cause dust or cannot be turned on. You’ll find that it also has a lot to do with how it’s saved. To keep your trekking poles looking like new, be sure to take care of your trekking poles and store them properly! Pay attention to put it in a dry, ventilated and cool place, clean the dirt and dirt attached to the trekking poles, and please loosen the trekking poles properly when storing, so that you can bring a pair of good tools in good condition when you say go!
3. I don’t know why the foot pads are worn out/worn out
The foot pads are usually suitable for use on smoother roads. The friction of the ground is also an accessory used to protect the tip of the stick. However, if you have been using the foot pads on hard and rough terrain for a long time, and you have not removed the foot pads in time for use, the hard tip of the stick will accidentally wear or even wear the foot pads over time. Next time, remember to change the accessories at any time according to the terrain changes, which can increase the life of the trekking poles! Stone steps and wooden plank roads can be used with foot pads; uneven ground such as gravel and mud can be supported by the tip of the pole
4. The trekking pole is often locked and closed
If you haven’t used trekking poles recently, don’t ‘lock’ the trekking poles aside! The best way to store the swivel trekking pole is to lock it a little, let it relax moderately, and store it flat or straight in a dry and cool place. It will not cause the locking system to be accelerated and fatigued because it is always in a locked state.
5. I didn’t clean/check trekking poles at home
It was a little bit sunny when I started out, but it suddenly turned cloudy when I climbed halfway. The drizzle has made the mountain more humid, and may have made the trekking poles stained with a lot of mud? When you get home, please remember to disassemble each section of the pole, wipe off the mud, and really clean the trekking pole, so as to avoid letting the soil quietly hide in the tube for too long and cause odor. Let it dry in a cool place. If you are just too lazy to clean the equipment, the accumulated dirt and moisture may also cause some parts to oxidize. The dirt that has not been removed for a long time will easily make the trekking poles stuck and become unusable. It may be necessary to repair the trekking poles. Even get a new one. If the mud of the stick body has not been cleaned for a long time, the threaded part of the fender to be installed has sludge, so it will be more difficult to lock the fender.