How to Choose & Use Trekking Poles | Featuring Our Black Diamond Range

Thinking about using trekking poles or want to improve how you use them? In this video, Ben from Trekitt heads out to Haresfield Beacon to break down everything you need to know about walking poles, from how to set up your poles properly, to different techniques that make hiking more efficient and comfortable. Whether you are completely new to trekking poles or looking to refine your technique, this guide covers How to correctly adjust your walking pole height The more efficient way to use the straps to avoid grip fatigue Uphill and downhill techniques The key benefits of using trekking poles on the trail Once the fundamentals are covered, Ben looks at the Black Diamond trekking pole range and explains the differences between each model to help you choose the right option for your adventures. Black Diamond Trail Cork for durable and comfortable all round trekking Black Diamond Trail Vista Shock for added shock absorption on long days Black Diamond Distance Carbon FLZ for lightweight and packable performance Black Diamond Pursuit Carbon FLZ for ergonomic comfort with lightweight design Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z FKT for ultralight fast and light missions` If you are wondering whether trekking poles are worth it, how to use them properly or which model suits you best, this video has you covered. Shop our Black Diamond Walking Pole range here: ◾️https://tinyurl.com/Blackdiamondwalki... Follow us: ◾️ Facebook:   / trekitt   ◾️ Instagram:   / trekittmountainsports   ◾️ TikTok:   / trekittuk   Visit us in person: ◾️ https://www.trekitt.co.uk/pages/appoi... #trekking #mountains #hiking #walking #outdoors #outdoorgear #travel #endurance 00:00 | Introduction 00:37 | Correct Pole Set Up 01:39 | Safe Use Of Poles 02:15 | Correct Hand Strap Set Up 03:21 | Walking Pole Technique 04:46 | Uphill Technique 05:43 | Downhill Technique 07:18 | Walking Pole Technique Round Up 07:44 | Types Of Walking Poles 08:30 | Trail Cork | Black Diamond 10:36 | Trail Vista Shock | Black Diamond 11:37 | Distance Carbon FLZ | Black Diamond 13:07 | Pursuit Carbon FLZ | Black Diamond 14:00 | Distance Carbon Z FKT | Black Diamond 15:35 | outro