Genuine Hand Finished & Lacquered Ash Hiker with Spiral finish.With metal Ferrule.this fabulous stick has been hand finished to perfection with a comfortable smooth natural hand grip area, making it perfect for all kinds of outdoor activities.Elegantly finished, wood hiking pole/stick spiked Ferrule. Trekking / hiking poles / hiking sticks or walking poles are a common hiking accessory. Aid walking and stability under normal conditions and rough terrain. Descendants of the common walking stick, trekking poles are usually used by hikers for the same reasons - to provide some rhythm to their walking pace and for added support. On flat, smooth terrain they really aren't necessary although using them can increase the exercise a hiker gets from the trip, as well as the speed. But on less certain terrain, or steep slopes, they provide useful lateral stability, and many turn to them for help with knee pain. They can also be used as aids when climbing rocks or boulders, to probe the depth of mud or water and facilitate a crossing. When traversing steep slopes for long distances,
