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prices on: Trekking Poles  Standard equipment for mountaineers,
hikers, and backpackers, trekking poles are essential in the
mountains and help with the following: Popular Trekking Poles
(View all Trekking Poles)  Straps serve two purposes, 1) they
make it easier to hold onto a trekking pole, and 2) when
adjusted right, they take the pressure off of your hands (you
shouldn't have to actually apply pressure with your hands to
take weight) and transfers it directly to the bones in your
wrist. Thin straps (i.e. nylon) can lead to chafing due to the
abrasion of the thin material against the skin. Wider, softer
materials (i.e. neoprene) will be appropriate if your skin tends
to be sensitive to abrasion.  Shock Absorption Most poles have a
shock absorption option. This allows the poles to compact,
reducing the impact on your arms. Without this option, you can
get the hiker's equivalent to tennis elbow after long treks or
over hard terrain (like rock). You