Thank you! I just got mine and took them for a "spin" before I watched this video. I was doing it all wrong! This made it very clear. Now I need to practice!
Hey Shawn, really appreciate the comment and glad the video was helpful. I'm also a big fan of videos that get straight to the point 💯 we got places to be 😂 thanks for checking out the video!
Thank you! I just bought my first trekking poles and I had assumed I knew what I was doing with them, but this really helped. Clear and concise! Love and peace from the UK.
Hey Blue Cheese! Glad the video was helpful. You'll be able to get more leverage out of em now. Enjoy your hikes this season, love and peace from the US right back at ya!
@@willpopemusic You're absolutely right! As soon as I adjusted the length a bit and angled them behind me like you describe, the leverage was like night and day. I'll be taking them with me on a hike and camp this coming weekend. Cheers mate!
Super video. I am always trying to describe to people how to use poles properly--glad I found this so I can just give them the link now! Doing it right makes ALLLL the difference.
😆 me too! I talked down on em forever.. didn't want those extra sticks to carry around all day. Thought they would just be annoying. The first time I used them was hiking in the Badlands (SD) and was carrying all my gear + 11 Liters of water so I needed them. I learned on that trip that I really liked having them around! Nowadays, I use them for setting up my tarp and sometimes only whip em out on long, continuous downhills. My IT band sucks.. but also, nowadays on some trips I only take one pole. More of the "walking stick" type of vibe. Thanks for checking out the video, enjoy your hikes this year 👍
Very cool! I remember being really impressed by how much they helped on hills when I used them for the first time. I hope you have the same experience, thanks for checking out the video!
Best video with a clean explanation, thanks so much! I took it upon myself to teach myself how to use my trekking poles and realized how wrong my technique felt. You taught me so much so again, thank you!
Thank you! I just got some to help me with stability when using a talking trail. Liked your comment about it taking some pressure off the knees -- mine are bad. Very encouraging, to-the-point video!
Hi DeeCathy, thanks for checking out the video and for the comment. They will definitely help take some pressure off the knees - I hope you have lots of great walks ahead! Enjoy the new hikin sticks! 😊
That's great to hear, glad the video was helpful. I dont know about you, but I put off using trekking poles for years because I thought having to carry them would bother me.. not the case! I just used one on an AT section day hike and was so glad to have it! Happy trails!
Thank you! Trying to keep things simple so you can keep the mind clear while on trail and enjoy the beauty that surrounds them! Thanks for watching and I appreciate the comment.
Got me a pair of poles on their way. Anything over 5 miles or so starts to make my knees revolt, so hoping the poles make a difference. Great instructions and thanks.
Heck yeah, I hope you enjoy! Don't give up if they feel a little awkward at first. They definitely will help. I'm pumped for hiking season too.. thanks for checking out the video!
Glad my timing was on point 😂 you'll also get a feel for your personal preference one you get some miles with the sticks. You'll find things that you like and don't like. Good luck and enjoy your adventures!
I know the feeling, I've done it too!! I think the key is to keep the tips at or behind your feet when flat or going uphill. That way you get the leverage to push you forward! Really glad the video helped you out, thanks for watching!
Hi , I have severe knee pain; walking on asphalt to start. Do you still recommend the poles in the same position? I am looking for stability then building for stamina. All flat terrain for 3 months. Thank you great video! 🙂
Yes, definitely! You can use them for any kind of terrain and they are fine on asphalt. I think they will be something to take a bit of the pressure off your knees. Worth a shot! Best of luck to you!
I just got my poles today, so I have zero experience, but from my reading, you'll want to get rubber caps for your poles as asphalt will damage the carbide tips.
I always pull the rubber tips off, just personal preference. I think the rubber tips are intended for pavement or other hard surfaces and the bare tips are more appropriate for trail, dirt, or grass.
I trek on sidewalks in my suburban neighborhood. I am wearing on my feet tips like in less than one month. As I drag the pole forward and then drive backwards. Will P. mentions dragging the poles. Great in ground, grass, etc. But what about concrete? Or should I lift the pole so it does not drag? Help
Hey Dennis, thanks for the comment. The "dragging" part would be step 2, which is an exercise to get a feel for the natural connection between the movement of your arms and trekking poles. Step 3, when you tie everything together, you DO lift the tips off the ground. Hope that helps and thanks for checking out the video! Step 1 - notice how your arms move naturally when you walk (without poles) Step 2 - while lightly holding the poles, put the tips facing behind you and walk. Let them drag. Step 3 - with this natural movement understood and practiced a few times, now you can start to lift the poles and add leverage to propel your body forward. Before you know it, you'll be cruising and more curious about what's for lunch! 😊
Concise video, but very surprised that the poles don't have straps. That means you have to hold onto the poles with the "Death Grip" which fatiques the hands and wrist very quickly. All of the push uphill and weight transfer downhill should be on the strap with the strap worn around the back of the wrist.
Hey Bruce, thanks for the comment! My poles came with straps but I removed them. I haven't noticed too much fatigue in gripping the poles but I understand exactly what you mean. When I use them, I often have my thumbs on the top of the pole so leverage is mainly with my thumb.. sounds crazy typing it, but maybe it's just a personal quirk to my technique. I can see how those straps could be critical if you are used to them. Thanks for checking out the video!
Helpful video - no unnecessary talking, just nice clear explanation and demonstration. 👍🏻
Thanks Andy - I really appreciate the comment! That's a first for me because I usually do waaaay too much talking 😂
I hate when he said “SLAP THAT LIKE BUTTON, SUBSCRIBE, AND ENABLE NOTIFICATIONS FOR MORE SICK VIDEOS” ….
Thank you! I just got mine and took them for a "spin" before I watched this video. I was doing it all wrong! This made it very clear. Now I need to practice!
Thank you so much. Best "how to use trekking poles" video. It helped me a ton!
Bro, best how to video I’ve ever watch. Straight to the point and helpful tips, good step by step instructions as well. Much appreciated!
Hey Shawn, really appreciate the comment and glad the video was helpful. I'm also a big fan of videos that get straight to the point 💯 we got places to be 😂 thanks for checking out the video!
Love your video! You are a good instructor. Going to invest in trekking poles. 🙏🏻
Thank you! I just bought my first trekking poles and I had assumed I knew what I was doing with them, but this really helped. Clear and concise! Love and peace from the UK.
Hey Blue Cheese! Glad the video was helpful. You'll be able to get more leverage out of em now. Enjoy your hikes this season, love and peace from the US right back at ya!
@@willpopemusic You're absolutely right! As soon as I adjusted the length a bit and angled them behind me like you describe, the leverage was like night and day. I'll be taking them with me on a hike and camp this coming weekend. Cheers mate!
Super video. I am always trying to describe to people how to use poles properly--glad I found this so I can just give them the link now! Doing it right makes ALLLL the difference.
Haha so glad to hear! Best part about RUclips 😆
Great video. At first I thought, why would you need to learn to use trekking poles? Then I watched and realized I needed this LOL. Thank you
😆 me too! I talked down on em forever.. didn't want those extra sticks to carry around all day. Thought they would just be annoying. The first time I used them was hiking in the Badlands (SD) and was carrying all my gear + 11 Liters of water so I needed them. I learned on that trip that I really liked having them around! Nowadays, I use them for setting up my tarp and sometimes only whip em out on long, continuous downhills. My IT band sucks.. but also, nowadays on some trips I only take one pole. More of the "walking stick" type of vibe. Thanks for checking out the video, enjoy your hikes this year 👍
And yeah, there definitely is a technique to help you get the most benefit from them!
Thank you , I’ll be using trekking poles for the first time tomorrow 🙂
Very cool! I remember being really impressed by how much they helped on hills when I used them for the first time. I hope you have the same experience, thanks for checking out the video!
Best video with a clean explanation, thanks so much! I took it upon myself to teach myself how to use my trekking poles and realized how wrong my technique felt. You taught me so much so again, thank you!
That means so much, thanks for the comment and glad the explanation was helpful! Enjoy the hiking season and thanks for checking out the video!
Thank you! I just got some to help me with stability when using a talking trail. Liked your comment about it taking some pressure off the knees -- mine are bad. Very encouraging, to-the-point video!
Hi DeeCathy, thanks for checking out the video and for the comment. They will definitely help take some pressure off the knees - I hope you have lots of great walks ahead! Enjoy the new hikin sticks! 😊
One of the best videos I've watched on the subject. Simple, straightforward, and true.
Thanks so much, I appreciate you checking out the video!
This is the best "how to" video that I have watched. Thank you so much for taking the time to do this video.
Hey Marie! I'm really glad to hear the video was helpful. Hope you have many good hikes this season. Thanks for checking out the video 💯👍
Best explanation on how to use these things I have seen. Thank you
Awesome! Glad the video was helpful. Hope you enjoy every mile on trail, take care!
Dude!! Thank you!!! Easiest and most comprehensive how to that I've seen!! Thank you so much!!
Thanks Ashley, so happy that it makes sense! Enjoy your weekend and thanks for checking out the video!
Clear and concise video. Got poles to let me walk more with shot knees. Thank-you for the guidance.
Hey CB, so glad the video was helpful and have fun on the trails. Thanks for checking out the video!
Very informative, my trekking pole years have arrived.
That's great to hear, glad the video was helpful. I dont know about you, but I put off using trekking poles for years because I thought having to carry them would bother me.. not the case! I just used one on an AT section day hike and was so glad to have it! Happy trails!
Boy I was going at this all wrong!! Great video. Thanks! ✌️
Glad the video was helpful!
Awesome just about to do my first major 7 day hike so this is very useful and easy to follow!
Awesome Wendy!! I'm pumped for you - be safe and have a great time! Hope some of this trekking pole info comes in handy on the trail 😊
That was very informative, i did notice that you don't have wrist straps, in other videos they make a big deal about wrist straps.
Thanks Will, very helpful, i think i have been putting poles to the front and reaching out ahead.
Glad it helped and hope you enjoy putting the technique to good use on the trail :)
Best video I have seen on using trekking poles. Nicely done!
Thank you so much! All about that leverage 😁 thanks for checking out the video!
Thanks for the demo. Will be using my new poles tomorrow.
You're very welcome, Sandy - enjoy your hike! Thanks for checking out the video 👍
Great video, learned a lot. Will definitely need the poles on El Camino de Santiago. thank you
Whoa! You have an epic hike coming up.. glad the video was helpful. Have a great time on your adventure 💯
Thanks. Only improved by not having your pole height level advice obstructed by the central graphic.
Thank you, very well explained and demonstrated.
Thank you! Trying to keep things simple so you can keep the mind clear while on trail and enjoy the beauty that surrounds them! Thanks for watching and I appreciate the comment.
great tips and I will incorporate this into my hiking. Thank you for the video.
Hey Leon, glad you can pull some useful information from it. Enjoy your hikes this year and thanks for checking out the video!
Thank you for taking the time to impart your knowledge, it was enlightening and useful. Ado - Dublin
Thanks for the comment Ado, glad these tips are useful. Enjoy your hiking and thanks for checking out the video!
I just bought poles because I have a bad hip (OA) & this is very helpful
Makes my day! Hope the poles help with your hip. Enjoy your hikes and thanks for checking out the video 🙏
Got me a pair of poles on their way. Anything over 5 miles or so starts to make my knees revolt, so hoping the poles make a difference. Great instructions and thanks.
Heck yeah, I hope you enjoy! Don't give up if they feel a little awkward at first. They definitely will help. I'm pumped for hiking season too.. thanks for checking out the video!
Thank you. So easy to understand and well demonstrated!!
Thanks so much! Happy hiking! 😊
Excellent advice
Thanks Steven! I know techniques can vary and there's no absolute method but that's reassuring to hear. 👍
You are amazing. Ty for sharing!
Thank you Tranquility! Hope the information was helpful 💯👍
@@willpopemusic you're quite welcome
Good instruction verbally and visually.
Thanks Nancy! Glad it was helpful, enjoy your hikes this Fall!
Thank you!
You're very welcome 💯 thanks for checking out the video partner!
Great video! Really helpful! Thank you!
Awesome! Glad it was helpful for you. Enjoy your hikes and thanks for checking out the video 💯
I was about to ask how to choose the right size when you jumped in with the answer, thanks so much !,
Glad my timing was on point 😂 you'll also get a feel for your personal preference one you get some miles with the sticks. You'll find things that you like and don't like. Good luck and enjoy your adventures!
Oh, this is helpful. I was using mine all wrong - more like crutches.
I know the feeling, I've done it too!! I think the key is to keep the tips at or behind your feet when flat or going uphill. That way you get the leverage to push you forward! Really glad the video helped you out, thanks for watching!
I understand now. :) Thanks for the information.
You're welcome, sisdr. Happy hiking!
Good video. Amazon just delivered my poles.
Nice! Happy hiking, Julie! 🏔️🌄
Very good vid....thanku
Thank you, almighty 3eyed maggot 🙏 🪰
Enjoy your hikes this season!
Really informative. Thank you!
Thanks for watching Diana!
Helpful, thanks!
So glad to hear! Happy hiking 😁
Great video!!! Thank you!!
Thanks so much Martina! Happy hiking! 🥾 🏔️ 🗺️
@@willpopemusic 💙
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Hi , I have severe knee pain; walking on asphalt to start. Do you still recommend the poles in the same position? I am looking for stability then building for stamina. All flat terrain for 3 months.
Thank you great video! 🙂
Yes, definitely! You can use them for any kind of terrain and they are fine on asphalt. I think they will be something to take a bit of the pressure off your knees. Worth a shot! Best of luck to you!
I just got my poles today, so I have zero experience, but from my reading, you'll want to get rubber caps for your poles as asphalt will damage the carbide tips.
Thanks!
Happy to help, Mary Ann. Enjoy your hikes!
Could you talk about when to use the rubber tips and when to use the bare points?
I always pull the rubber tips off, just personal preference. I think the rubber tips are intended for pavement or other hard surfaces and the bare tips are more appropriate for trail, dirt, or grass.
@@willpopemusic makes sense. Thanks!
I trek on sidewalks in my suburban neighborhood. I am wearing on my feet tips like in less than one month. As I drag the pole forward and then drive backwards. Will P. mentions dragging the poles. Great in ground, grass, etc. But what about concrete? Or should I lift the pole so it does not drag? Help
Hey Dennis, thanks for the comment. The "dragging" part would be step 2, which is an exercise to get a feel for the natural connection between the movement of your arms and trekking poles. Step 3, when you tie everything together, you DO lift the tips off the ground. Hope that helps and thanks for checking out the video!
Step 1 - notice how your arms move naturally when you walk (without poles)
Step 2 - while lightly holding the poles, put the tips facing behind you and walk. Let them drag.
Step 3 - with this natural movement understood and practiced a few times, now you can start to lift the poles and add leverage to propel your body forward. Before you know it, you'll be cruising and more curious about what's for lunch! 😊
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Where to buy the trekking Pole?
Concise video, but very surprised that the poles don't have straps. That means you have to hold onto the poles with the "Death Grip" which fatiques the hands and wrist very quickly. All of the push uphill and weight transfer downhill should be on the strap with the strap worn around the back of the wrist.
Hey Bruce, thanks for the comment! My poles came with straps but I removed them. I haven't noticed too much fatigue in gripping the poles but I understand exactly what you mean. When I use them, I often have my thumbs on the top of the pole so leverage is mainly with my thumb.. sounds crazy typing it, but maybe it's just a personal quirk to my technique. I can see how those straps could be critical if you are used to them. Thanks for checking out the video!
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Hey maaan.... Why don't you teach us how to walk? One foot in front of the other? That would be nice.... 🤣
Thank you!
You're very welcome - Happy hiking!