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* Different handles are available to match grips of varying sizes. | * Different handles are available to match grips of varying sizes. | ||
* Rubber | * Rubber ferrules give extra traction on most surfaces. | ||
* Nordic walking (ski walking) poles are extremely popular in Europe. Walking with two poles in the correct length radically reduces the stress to the knees, hips and back. These special poles come with straps resembling a fingerless [[glove]], durable metal tips for off-road and removable rubber tips for pavement and other hard surfaces. | * Nordic walking (ski walking) poles are extremely popular in Europe. Walking with two poles in the correct length radically reduces the stress to the knees, hips and back. These special poles come with straps resembling a fingerless [[glove]], durable metal tips for off-road and removable rubber tips for pavement and other hard surfaces. |