OutdoorsTried-and-true tip
Set pole length so the elbow forms about 90 degrees
Use the 90-degree rule of thumb to set your trekking pole length quickly.
- Time
- ⏱ 2 min
- Difficulty
- ◆ easy
What you need
- Trekking poles
How to do it
- Put the tip on the ground and hold the grip.
- Adjust the length until your elbow forms about 90 degrees.
- Lengthen the poles a little for steep descents.
Sources
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- alpenverein.de (opens in a new tab)
Faustformel: Spitze am Boden und Hand am Griff, dann sollte der Ellbogen einen Winkel von etwa 90° bilden.“ / „Für steile Abstiege sind etwas länger eingestellte Stöcke günstiger.
