What it is?
Love to walk and love to travel? Then these poles are for you. The team at York Nordic has created these folding travel poles for the busy traveler. The poles fold up to just 13.5 inches and include their own Velcro strap and carrying case.
Key Benefits
- Pair of adjustable folding hiking / walking / trekking poles that collapse to just 13.5 inches
- Choice of nordic, trek or motivator grips
- Lightweight sturdy aircraft grade 7075 aluminum poles with choice of grips
- The perfect gift for travelers it includes 2 collapsible poles, detachable rubber feet, snow/mud baskets, and free black nylon travel bag
- Great for urban, beach, offroad walking, trekking...anywhere
What else you need to know
Available in 3 sizes:
- X-Short: Once expanded they can extend from 29.5" to 37.5" (75cm to 95cm). These poles are for walkers 5'3" and shorter, however body proportions are unique, therefore the most accurate sizing measurement is from the ground to the top of your forearm when parallel to the ground and the x-short size is for those with a forearm-to-ground measurement of 30" to 38". Each pole weighs 10.5 ounces.
- Short: Once expanded they can extend from 37.5" to 45.25" (95cm to 115cm). These poles are for walkers 5'3" to 5'7", however body proportions are unique, therefore the most accurate sizing measurement is from the ground to the top of your forearm when parallel to the ground and the longer size is for those with a forearm-to-ground measurement of 38" to 46". Each pole weighs 11.5 ounces.
- Long: Once expanded they can extend from 45.25" to 53" (115cm to 135cm). These poles are for walkers 5'7" to 6'2", however body proportions are unique, therefore the most accurate sizing measurement is from the ground to the top of your forearm when parallel to the ground and the longer size is for those with a forearm-to-ground measurement of 44" to 52". Each pole weighs 11.5 ounces.
Sizing For You:
Pole Size: X-Short
- Your Height: Less than 5'3"
- Top of Forearm to Ground: 30"–38"
Pole Size: Short
- Your Height: 5'3"–5'7"
- Top of Forearm to Ground: 38"–46"
Pole Size: Long
- Your Height: Greater than 5'7"
- Top of Forearm to Ground: 44"–52"
Hiking/Balance Walking:
- Trek Grip – poles plant straight down.
- Keep your arms at a 90° angle.
Nordic Walking:
- Nordic/Glove Strap – poles plant at a 45-degree angle behind.
- Keep your arms at a 90° angle.
Material
- Aircraft grade 7075 aluminum
- Rubber tip
