Nordic Walking – 2 Poles -2 Colors
Nordic walking poles are sold with a pair of rubber paws.
The removable shock absorbing rubber paws fit over the metal tips, for use on hard surfaces like asphalt and sidewalks. The paws successfully take in the poles force at the time of walking on tough surfaces. It is recommended that you use the rubber paws on the end of the poles, so there is no danger of harm to the lawn and pathways. A hard bodied paw is not very good for Nordic walking, where more flexible paws are preferred . But you have to keep in mind that the paws step by step wear out, and should be replaced when there is little surface material is left. Substitution paws can be found as spare parts at your neighboring sport shop. I found substitution paws over the internet direct from different stores or makers.
I purchased them several times on ebay. As I am mainly walking on asphalts and sidewalks (about 5 times a week 5 kilometers every time ). I can inform you from my own knowledge that the flexible paws have a very short life of about a month, and then they have to be changed. Recently I purchased rubber paws made by an U.S.A manufacturer who as well is producing Nordic walking poles with no straps . Those Paws are a little more stiff but are holding on already 3 months.
Now I will explain the title of different colors Walking Poles I use :
I revealed that naturally I am walking with poles when they are not parallel to my body. The lower part with the rubber paws attached are further away from my legs than the grips (this helps with the pushing ). This is making the rubber paws to be worn out unequally : more in the section close to the legs than the section pointing away from my body .
This will cause the paws to be worn out much more rapidly on one side , compare to the other side .
Now, if I will change between the left hand pole and the right hand pole, the paws will each day be worn on a different side . This will equalize the wear and give a longer life to your Walking Poles-Paws . How will I know which pole was yesterday in my left hand, and in the right hand ? Of course, by the different colors of the poles. Another good reason not use<a rel="nofollow" onclick="javascript:ga('send', 'pageview', '/outgoing/article_exit_link/644458');" href="/links/?u=http://www.walkingisraelis.com"> Nordic Walker </a> with special (left and right) gloves !
The removable shock absorbing rubber paws fit over the metal tips, for use on hard surfaces like asphalt and sidewalks. The paws successfully take in the poles force at the time of walking on tough surfaces. It is recommended that you use the rubber paws on the end of the poles, so there is no danger of harm to the lawn and pathways. A hard bodied paw is not very good for Nordic walking, where more flexible paws are preferred . But you have to keep in mind that the paws step by step wear out, and should be replaced when there is little surface material is left. Substitution paws can be found as spare parts at your neighboring sport shop. I found substitution paws over the internet direct from different stores or makers.
I purchased them several times on ebay. As I am mainly walking on asphalts and sidewalks (about 5 times a week 5 kilometers every time ). I can inform you from my own knowledge that the flexible paws have a very short life of about a month, and then they have to be changed. Recently I purchased rubber paws made by an U.S.A manufacturer who as well is producing Nordic walking poles with no straps . Those Paws are a little more stiff but are holding on already 3 months.
Now I will explain the title of different colors Walking Poles I use :
I revealed that naturally I am walking with poles when they are not parallel to my body. The lower part with the rubber paws attached are further away from my legs than the grips (this helps with the pushing ). This is making the rubber paws to be worn out unequally : more in the section close to the legs than the section pointing away from my body .
This will cause the paws to be worn out much more rapidly on one side , compare to the other side .
Now, if I will change between the left hand pole and the right hand pole, the paws will each day be worn on a different side . This will equalize the wear and give a longer life to your Walking Poles-Paws . How will I know which pole was yesterday in my left hand, and in the right hand ? Of course, by the different colors of the poles. Another good reason not use<a rel="nofollow" onclick="javascript:ga('send', 'pageview', '/outgoing/article_exit_link/644458');" href="/links/?u=http://www.walkingisraelis.com"> Nordic Walker </a> with special (left and right) gloves !
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