How to choose the right walking stick? Or Cane?

How to choose the right walking stick? Or Cane?

The simple way to choose the right walking stick is to know a little bit about the walking stick.

Hickory is strong and hard but it can be a little heavy, but it will not let you down, and will probably out last you.

Sweet Gum is lightweight and also strong, and is excellent for long hikes. It also a great choice for lady's to use and older people.

Maple Walking Stick is somewhat lightweight at least lighter than a hickory, maple has an advantage over most woods in that it is hard but also fairly lightweight it is almost the perfect walking stick. The only downside is it's need a finish or it will rot over time... Which I put a finish on all my walking sticks...

Sassafras is strong and lightweight it is a great walking stick of choice for lady's and guys. It is great for anybody cause you feel like you have a strong but lightweight walking stick, not as strong as maple but it is a good choice for a walking stick..

So those are some choices for walking sticks and canes for you to choose from..

How To Size a Walking stick? & Cane

How To Size a Walking stick?

The way to size a walking stick is to know how tall you are, this will determine the size of the walking stick you need...

For people who are:

5:1—to 5:4; 41 inches to 45 inches will suit you just fine;

For people who are:

5:5—to 5:7; 51 inches to 55 inches will suit you just fine;

For people who are:

5:8—to 6:0; 58 inches to 60-62 inches will suit you just fine...

I hope this helps you choose your walking stick...

How To Size a Walking Cane?

The easiest way to size a cane, is to turn your cane upside down and lay your hands straight down and relaxed, and where you see the first break in your wrist is where you would mark your cane while holding it upside down, then cut off the excess at that mark seal it then put the rubber tip back on, then you will have the perfect sized cane.

Hickory walking stick for sale

Hickory walking sticks

Hickory is a really hardwood and is not known for being lightweight, but actually is a little on the heavy side so lady's might want to shy away from this walking stick.

Hickory is also a tight grain walking stick meaning it is really strong and will out last most factory made walking sticks.

The inner bark of the Hickory is a burgundy red color. It sometime also has a hint of yellow not common with all Hickory walking sticks...

Hickory walking stick 43 inches long 40.00$ Also comes with a rubber tip.