What is the history of Lekis involvement in Nordic Walking poles?
LS. Leki has always been involved in the manufacture of poles for cross-country ski-ing – which is where Nordic Walking has its origins. Leki has been making Nordic Walking poles since early in 2000. Q. How does a Nordic Walking pole differ from a walking pole? What are the particular challenges in designing a pole for Nordic Walking. LS. The main difference is the grip. Unlike a pole for hill walking, a Nordic Walking pole spends a lot of time behind you. To accomplish this, your hands roll-up the pole and then let go of it. So the pole needs a strap to keep the pole in the correct place. This strap is usually attached to the pole using a click-and-go mechanism for easy removal. A Nordic Walking pole is also slimmer, can be fixed length or adjustable and made from aluminium (most durable and retailing at about £45 per pair), a carbon composite or full carbon (lightest and retailing at about £100 per pair). In choosing a pole, you’re looking for a comfortable ‘swing-weight’. Incidental
