Functional Walking Sticks
Functional walking sticks are more than just decoration--they provide help to your body without taking fashion or culture into account. These walking sticks can be used for hiking, for walking, and for help when you have had an injury to your body. At one point walking sticks were used primarily as a sign of status and power. Many cultures throughout time have had leaders who used a walking stick or staff to present their power to their people. Walking sticks in other places have presented prestige and wealth. Shepherds and travelers eventually adapted walking sticks because of the use of function of defending against thieves and animals.
These sticks should be about 48 to 54 inches long depending on how tall you are. It should be weather proof and not conduct electricity. Make sure it matches your stride and is actually a help to you. It is also helpful if there is a measuring implement along the side of the walking stick. Functional sticks are extraordinarily helpful when hiking or camping. This is because of the help with traction, as well as the help in having a weapon to defend yourself with, to match your stride, and to measure spaces. Some walking sticks also have lights and sound devices on them to help with outdoor usage.
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