Walking Stick
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CANE OF FIRE ALL WOOD RED DRAGON WALKING STICK / CANE $7.95 |
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Walking Stick Carved Wood Handle – Lord NelsonTrafalgar $70.72 |
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HAND MADE CARVED NATURAL BLACK HORN & AFRICAN WOOD WALKING STICK/ CANE #6 $79.95 |
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Folding Compact Ultra Lightweight Walking Hiking Stick Pole Camera DSLR Monopod $19.99 |
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Victorian Walking Cane Stick Silver Collar Rosewood Shaft Hand Carved Pommel $777.94 |
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Grey Wolf – Hand Carved Wooden Cane Walking Stick $28.99 |
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CHRISTMAS GREETINGS SANTA WALKING STICK BROWN ROBE 1908 $39.99 |
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Handmade SPIRAL Wooden Walking Stick Cane Canes kb610i $49.90 |
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walking stick handle/Skull/Gothic style(1) $15.72 |
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21″ millionaires walking stick with rare stone handle $325.00 |
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Wild Post Oak Handsaw Handle Cane / Walking Stick New!! $21.99 |
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GIFT DEVREK Handcarved SNAKE Walking Stick Cane ky497i $49.90 |
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Irish walking stick Shillelagh by Owenmore $106.96 |
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old WHITE MARBLE DOOR KNOB/DOGWOOD walking stick cane $89.00 |
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Antique VTG Engraved Apollos Austin 1762-1842 Antler Wood Silver Walking Stick $195.00 |
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Handcarved SNAKE Wooden Walking Stick Cane Canes ky584i $49.90 |
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BEAGLE HEAD WALKING STICK $74.99 |
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DOBERMAN HEAD WALKING STICK/CHOICE OF COAT COLOR $74.99 |
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GOLDEN RETRIEVER WALKING STICK/CHOICE OF COAT COLOR $74.99 |
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IRISH WOLFHOUND WALKING STICK/CHOICE OF COAT COLOR $74.99 |
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MASTIFF HEAD WALKING STICK/CHOICE OF COAT COLOR $74.99 |
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CHERRY-WOOD Root-Handle Cane walking-stick Shillelagh $99.00 |
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NEWFOUNDLAND WALKING STICK/CHOICE OF COAT COLOR $74.99 |
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WEIMARANER HEAD WALKING STICK $74.99 |
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Antishock Trekking Walking Hiking Stick Pole UK – Black $9.41 |
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HAND CRAFTED HICKORY WALKING STICK appx. 36″ $17.95 |
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SNAKE WALKING STICK HAND CRAFTED $38.99 |
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ANTIQUE WALKING STICK OX BONE & ENGLISH SILVER WITH HIDDEN PERFUME SCENT BOTTLE $650.00 |
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1970 40 x 60 MOVIE POSTER THE “WALKING STICK” $19.95 |
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HAND MADE DEVREK WOODEN WALKING STICK STICKS CANE CLASS $42.00 |
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HAND MADE DEVREK WOODEN WALKING STICK STICKS CANE ROOS $44.00 |
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37″ Vintage Walking Stick w/ Knob & Finial $14.99 |
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WALKING HIKING STICK ASH WOOD ELK HANDLE CARVED WOLF $45.00 |
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Sebile Slim Stick 98 Topwater Walking Bait – Holo Greenie $12.99 |
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Sebile Slim Stick 118 Topwater Walking Bait – Holo Greenie $12.99 |
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Sebile Slim Stick 98 Topwater Walking Bait – Natural Shiner $12.99 |
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BSA Official Cub Scout Crafts Walking Stick 12 pack glow in the dark Bear Claws $4.95 |
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Sebile Slim Stick 98 Topwater Walking Bait – White Lady $12.99 |
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Sebile Slim Stick 118 Topwater Walking Bait – White Lady $12.99 |
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Sebile Slim Stick 98 Topwater Walking Bait – Silver Liner $12.99 |
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Sebile Slim Stick 98 Topwater Walking Bait – Sea Chrome $12.99 |
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Sebile Slim Stick 118 Topwater Walking Bait – Sea Chrome $12.99 |
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Sebile Slim Stick 118 Topwater Walking Bait – Chartreuse Holo $12.99 |
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HandCrafted OAK HANDLE bumpy wild HICKORY CANE/Walking-stick~folk-art gift $99.00 |
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Very Unique Hand Carved Wooden Walking Stick Cane Light Color Wood Carved Faces $67.99 |
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CARVED WALKING STICK.HAS HUMAN HEAD-OWL, AND RATTLE SNAKE.COLORFUL $40.00 |
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VINTAGE WALKING STICK STERLING SILVER CHARM $12.95 |
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HAND MADE DEVREK WOODEN WALKING STICK CANE CANES JUNGLE $125.00 |
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ART DECO TEAK DERBY HANDLE WALKING STICK NICE L@@K!!! $39.99 |
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WALKING STICK- set of 8 color 8x10s- Hemmings, Eggar $9.99 |
Walking Sticks for People Who Do Not Like Walking Sticks
First of all you need to identify what a stick would be used for. Would it be useful to have a stick that turns into a seat to be used when waiting in a long queue (at the airport for example) when there is not a readily available seat? Or would it be nice to have a strong, reliable walking stick that looks like a hiking pole instead of a mobility aid? Many people, particularly young people or people who have had an accident do not want to use a stick for support. I think the main reason for this is that the thought of a walking stick conjures up images of NHS, bulky and unattractive sticks and people are unaware of the sportier, more attractive sticks available. To take a fresh look at what is available these days, a good place to start looking is on the internet. Sticks today can be bought in funky metallic pink, designer patterns, pretty florals or sporty styles. You can buy sticks that look like umbrellas but have the strength to support a person and have different walking stick style handles, not just crooks. Whatever your taste or favorite colour, you are sure to find something to suit. Other considerations are whether a stick would be more of a hindrance than a help. If a stick may only be needed for occasional use then you do not want to be carrying it around all of the time unnecessarily. You would not be wanting something too heavy in this case either. Well, the solution is to get a foldable walking stick. One that can be stowed away in a handbag or (for men) in a jacket pocket. These sticks tend to be very lightweight but strong and reliable when it comes to supporting the user.. Carbon fibre walking sticks are also a brilliant solution. Some weigh only 250 grams but are incredibly strong (ten times stronger than aluminium sticks). Also it is worth keeping up with the ever increasing pace of technology and innovation. For example, if its a stick for the blind that is needed, you know one that is painted all-white for increased visibility, there is now talk of a handheld wireless sensor the size of a television remote control that may soon replace the white canes and other walking sticks that have guided the blind for centuries. The sensor is designed to detect obstacles in the way and a working model of the magic wand has not been built yet but give it time… Sticks designed for the country walker and for other outdoor pursuits such as shooting or bird watching are another more attractive idea. Thumb sticks and waders are tall staff like sticks than provide a support to lean on. These are traditionally made from Hazel, Ash or Chestnut and can of course be personalised to suit. A deer antler can add a nice touch and a good talking point. Shooting sticks are both a seat and a supportive stick and are usually made from aluminium and steel with a leather seat and strap. So there you have it, a walking stick does not have to be just a stick, it can be an umbrella, a seat and a great looking accessory as well.
First of all you need to identify what a stick would be used for. Would it be useful to have a stick that turns into a seat to be used when waiting in a long queue (at the airport for example) when there is not a readily available seat? Or would it be nice to have a strong, reliable walking stick that looks like a hiking pole instead of a mobility aid?
Many people, particularly young people or people who have had an accident do not want to use a stick for support. I think the main reason for this is that the thought of a walking stick conjures up images of NHS, bulky and unattractive sticks and people are unaware of the sportier, more attractive sticks available.
To take a fresh look at what is available these days, a good place to start looking is on the internet. Sticks today can be bought in funky metallic pink, designer patterns, pretty florals or sporty styles. You can buy sticks that look like umbrellas but have the strength to support a person and have different walking stick style handles, not just crooks. Whatever your taste or favorite colour, you are sure to find something to suit.
Other considerations are whether a stick would be more of a hindrance than a help. If a stick may only be needed for occasional use then you do not want to be carrying it around all of the time unnecessarily. You would not be wanting something too heavy in this case either. Well, the solution is to get a foldable walking stick. One that can be stowed away in a handbag or (for men) in a jacket pocket. These sticks tend to be very lightweight but strong and reliable when it comes to supporting the user..
Carbon fibre walking sticks are also a brilliant solution. Some weigh only 250 grams but are incredibly strong (ten times stronger than aluminium sticks).
Also, it is worth keeping up with the ever increasing pace of technology and innovation. For example, if its a stick for the blind that is needed, you know one that is painted all-white for increased visibility, there is now talk of a handheld wireless sensor the size of a television remote control that may soon replace the white canes and other walking sticks that have guided the blind for centuries.
The sensor is designed to detect obstacles in the way and a working model of the magic wand has not been built yet but give it time…
Sticks designed for the country walker and for other outdoor pursuits such as shooting or bird watching are another more attractive idea. Thumb sticks and waders are tall staff like sticks than provide a support to lean on. These are traditionally made from Hazel, Ash or Chestnut and can of course be personalised to suit. A deer antler can add a nice touch and a good talking point.
Shooting sticks are both a seat and a supportive stick and are usually made from aluminium and steel with a leather seat and strap.
So there you have it, a walking stick does not have to be just a stick, it can be an umbrella, a seat and a great looking accessory as well.
About the Author
Emily Todd
www.walkingsticksonline.co.uk
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